The Role of Spirituality in Conceptualizations of Health Maintenance and Healthy Aging Among Latin American Immigrants

As societies around the globe see impressive advances in the medical sciences, longevity is increasing, leading to a heightened focus on the health and wellbeing of the growing population of older adults. One crucial consideration in this population is brain health. In the United States, there are currently an estimated 6 million adults living with dementia1, a clinical disorder that is characterized by neurocognitive decline severe enough to impede independent living. Furthermore, this number is projected to reach nearly 14 million by 2060 1, highlighting the importance of identifying strategies that may help reduce the burden of the disease.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research