Bringing visibility to marginalized populations: Neuroscience of aging in older adults facing social vulnerability, Volume II

This topic would welcome contributions that explore aging neuroscience among socially vulnerable populations, including those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, social isolation, migration-related stress, low health literacy, or limited access to healthcare. It could also include studies on the role of social determinants of health in brain and cognitive aging, as well as efforts to adapt neuroscience research methods and interventions to better reach and represent these populations.Despite significant advances in neuroscience and aging research, the experiences of older adults from marginalized and socially vulnerable populations remain largely underexplored. Factors such as socioeconomic disadvantage, racial and ethnic minority status, limited access to healthcare, and social isolation can intensify the challenges of aging, with implications for cognitive health and overall well-being. Understanding the unique neurobiological and psychosocial aging processes in these populations is crucial for developing inclusive models of aging and targeted interventions to reduce health disparities.This Research Topic seeks to address the critical gap in our understanding of how social vulnerability shapes the neuroscience of aging in marginalized older adults. While the prevalence of cognitive decline, neurodegenerative disorders, and mental health issues may be higher in these groups, the underlying neural mechanisms and psychosocial contributors are not well understood. By bringing together research on the intersectionality of aging, social determinants of health, and neurobiological outcomes, we hope to shed light on the specific risks and resilience factors for older adults facing social vulnerability. Our aim is to stimulate research that informs culturally sensitive interventions, community-based strategies, and policy changes that can improve brain health and quality of life for these populations.We welcome contributions that advance our knowledge of the neuroscience of aging in older adults who are socially vulnerable or marginalized. Relevant themes include, but are not limited to:• Neural correlates of aging in the context of socioeconomic disadvantage, racial/ethnic minority status, or other marginalizing factors• Impact of chronic stress, social isolation, and discrimination on cognitive aging and brain health• Interventions and community programs aimed at reducing neurocognitive disparities• Methodological innovations in studying marginalized populations in neuroscience and aging research• Resilience, protective factors, and culturally tailored strategies that support healthy cognitive aging• Policy perspectives and recommendations for supporting brain health equity in aging Topic editors: Ana C. Teixeira-Santos, Diana R. Pereira, Anja Leist, Lucas Murrins Marques, Shenzhao Lu, Heloísa Ferreira, Joana Carvalheiro Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/80556/bringing-visibility-to-marginalized-populations-neuroscience-of-aging-in-older-adults-facing-social-vulnerability-volume-ii