The Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA) projects began in 2002 with the goal of understanding risk and protective factors, including genetics, for cognitive and brain aging starting in midlife. This NIH funded longitudinal study has multiple waves of data collection following the same group of non-patient, community dwelling male veteran twins from when they were average age 56 to average age 68. The VETSA is heavily focused on in-person cognitive testing, yet includes a wide array of psychosocial, demographic, medical history, physical functioning, and personality measures.

VETSA data are available through ICPSR/NACDA.

During this webinar, we will feature the VETSA data producers, who will discuss the history and applications of this collection, and the NACDA team will demonstrate how to access the VETSA materials.

Participants will also have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions.

This webinar is free and open to the public.