FORTITUDE IN DIVERSITY: MINORITY ISSUES AND INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO COGNITIVE HEALTH IN OLDER ADULT POPULATIONS
2024
Cognitive Health in Older Adults: A Focus on Minority Issues
Sample size: 41924
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Author Information
Author(s): Ghazi Saidi, Jeein Jang, Michelle Xue, Maki Karakida, Miyawaki
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of addressing cognitive health disparities in older adults, particularly in minority communities.
Supporting Evidence
- Cognitive health disparities exist in older adults, particularly in minority communities.
- A scoping review was conducted on cognitive health factors affecting older adults in rural areas.
- A cross-sectional study explored neighborhood characteristics and activity engagement among older adults.
- A dementia prevention program was designed for older Chinese Americans at high risk for dementia.
- The relationship between work/retirement status and sleep health was examined in older adults.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different factors like where people live and their background can affect their brain health as they get older.
Methodology
The study includes a scoping review and a cross-sectional study using data from the Health and Retirement Study.
Participant Demographics
Participants included older adults aged 50 and above, with a focus on minority populations.
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