VOL. 12 — COGNITIVE AGING SERIES COLLEGE OF NURSING, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
ReMind Lab
MEMORY & COGNITIVE AGING RESEARCH
Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory

Understanding how memory changes,
across the course of aging.

ReMind Lab studies the impact of cognitive change on the health and well-being of older adults, and develops non-invasive screening methods for early detection of cognitive decline.

t — onset recall fig. 01 — cognitive testing pattern
Field sketch, routine cognitive assessment session
Notes from
the research team
About the Lab

Research grounded in everyday life

ReMind Lab is led by Dr. Nikki Hill and Dr. Jacqueline Mogle in the College of Nursing at Penn State University. Dr. Hill is a nurse scientist specializing in gerontology, while Dr. Mogle is an experimental psychologist focused on cognition and aging.

Together with the ReMind team, we contribute to the science of optimizing cognitive, functional, and psychological health throughout the aging process — going directly into participants' homes to understand their lived experience, not just lab data.

Dr. Nikki L. Hill, PhD, RN
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR — NURSE SCIENTIST, GERONTOLOGY
Dr. Jacqueline Mogle, PhD
CO-INVESTIGATOR — EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITION
Research Areas

Three core directions of inquiry

01

Memory's Impact on Daily Life

Examining how memory change affects routines, independence, and quality of life for older adults in their own homes.

02

Preclinical Alzheimer's Screening

Developing non-invasive screening methods to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease in community-dwelling older adults.

03

Cognitive & Functional Health

Studying the factors that optimize cognitive, functional, and psychological health throughout the aging process.

Now Enrolling

Help us understand cognitive aging — become a participant.

Our study involves at-home interviews, brief cognitive assessments, and routine monitoring over several weeks. No invasive procedures. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

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Current Study Status
Memory & Daily Routine Assessment
  • Participant age65+ years
  • Engagement length6–8 weeks
  • FormatHome visits
  • LocationCentre County, PA
Research Team

The people behind ReMind Lab

Dr. Nikki Hill
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Jacqueline Mogle
CO-INVESTIGATOR
Gabrielle Provenzano
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER
Kristen R.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Selected Publications

From journal to clinical practice

2025
Daily fluctuations in memory complaints and functional independence among community-dwelling older adults
Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
2024
Non-invasive screening approaches for preclinical Alzheimer's disease: a feasibility study
Aging & Mental Health
2023
Home-based interview methods in cognitive aging research: lessons from the field
Research in Gerontological Nursing
Get in Touch

Interested in participating or collaborating?

Whether you're a prospective participant, a graduate student, or a research partner — we're open to a conversation.

Address
College of Nursing, Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
Email
contact@remindlab.org
Study Area
Centre County, Pennsylvania