USE OF A BRAIN CARE SCORE TO IDENTIFY RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR MAINTAINING COGNITION AND HEALTH IN LATER LIFE
2024
Using a Brain Care Score to Maintain Cognition and Health in Older Adults
Sample size: 1167
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Schiloski Kylie, Taylor Morgan, Lachman Margie
Primary Institution: Brandeis University
Hypothesis
Does the Brain Care Score predict changes in cognition and health over time?
Conclusion
The study found that a higher Brain Care Score is associated with less decline in cognitive and physical health over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher Brain Care Scores predicted less decline in episodic memory and fluid intelligence.
- Participants with higher scores experienced fewer chronic conditions after 8 to 10 years.
Takeaway
A Brain Care Score can help people understand how to stay healthy and keep their brains working well as they get older.
Methodology
The study used data from the Midlife in the United States study to test the Brain Care Score's effectiveness.
Participant Demographics
Participants had an average age of 54.46 years, with an age range of 34 to 83.
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