The dynamic and reciprocal relationship between perceived everyday discrimination and cognitive function in later life

CONCLUSION: Results suggested that a decline in cognitive function may precede and contribute to the worsening of perceived discrimination, which may result in further decline in cognitive function. Lifetime experience of discrimination was discussed as a possible source of the racial/ethnic variations in the relationship. Further study is needed to examine whether this relationship holds among people with cognitive impairment and dementia.PMID:38590239 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2338196

Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Takashi Amano Yuane Jia Audrey Redding Source Type: research