Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity Among Persons with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Choi Eunyoung, Choi Yeon Jin, Cha Hyungmin, Fisk Calley, Wilkie Rachel, Ailshire Jennifer
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
How do neighborhood factors influence physical activity levels among persons with dementia?
Conclusion
Higher neighborhood affluence and social cohesion are linked to increased physical activity among people with dementia, while neighborhood disorder decreases it.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher neighborhood socioeconomic affluence was associated with higher levels of physical activity.
- Higher social cohesion in neighborhoods was linked to increased physical activity.
- Neighborhood physical disorder was associated with reduced physical activity.
Takeaway
Living in a nicer neighborhood with friendly neighbors helps people with dementia be more active, while messy or unsafe areas make it harder for them to move around.
Methodology
The study used linear regression models to analyze data from the Health and Retirement Study and census-tract level data.
Participant Demographics
Persons with dementia living in communities across the U.S.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI=0.07, 0.84; 95% CI=0.32, 1.09; 95% CI=-2.09, -0.38
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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