PASSPORT study (Physical Activity, Cognitive Stimulation, and Social Support to Maintain Cognitive Health) is an attempt to apply findings from basic scientific research to minimize aging’s effect on the brain. Dr. Leah Hanson, co-director of the Alzheimer’s Research Center at Regions Hospital, and Dr. Brian Martinson, senior research investigator, lead this project representing expertise in neuroscience and behavioral science, respectively. PASSPORT combines neuroscience with behavioral science to create a program that will help older adults maintain their cognitive health through a set of lifestyle changes. For example, moderate regular exercise, social activity, and diets high in unsaturated fat have been shown to have a positive effect on mental health. By encouraging changes in all of these areas, PASSPORT hopes to significantly slow cognitive decline in older patients.