BRFSS DATA ON COGNITIVE DECLINE AND CAREGIVING: NATIONAL AND STATE IMPLICATIONS
2024
Cognitive Decline and Caregiving in Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Bouldin Erin
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Conclusion
The study found that 1 in 9 people aged 50 and older experience cognitive decline, and 1 in 4 caregivers in this age group care for someone with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- 1 in 9 people aged 50 years and older are experiencing subjective cognitive decline nationally.
- 1 in 4 caregivers aged 50 years and older in the United States are caregivers for someone with dementia.
Takeaway
Many older adults have trouble with memory, and a lot of them help take care of family members with dementia.
Methodology
The study utilized data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to analyze cognitive decline and caregiving.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 50 years and older in the United States.
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