LIFETIME EXPOSURES AND COGNITION AT OLDER AGES: FINDINGS FROM THE WISCONSIN LONGITUDINAL STUDY
2024
Lifetime Exposures and Cognition at Older Ages
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Author Information
Author(s): Engelman Michal, Lee Gina, Herd et al., Topping, Qin, Williams et al.
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the significant impact of various life course exposures on cognitive health in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium showcases empirical linkages between cognitive health and various life exposures.
- Data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study provides insights into the determinants of cognitive health in older age.
- Different papers explore the impact of education, socioeconomic status, and family connections on cognition.
Takeaway
This study looks at how things like education and family background throughout life can affect how our brains work when we get older.
Methodology
The symposium uses data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, including cognitive assessments and surveys over 65 years.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study.
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