Self-reported mid- to late-life physical and recreational activities: Associations with late-life cognition.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Physical and recreational activities are behaviors that may modify risk of late-life cognitive decline. We sought to examine the role of retrospectively self-reported midlife (age 40) physical and recreational activity engagement - and self-reported change in these activities from age 40 to initial study visit - in predicting late-life cognition.

Method

Data were obtained from 898 participants in a longitudinal study of cognitive aging in demographically and cognitively diverse older adults (Age: range = 49-93 years, M = 75, SD = 7.19). Self-reported physical and recreational activity participation at age 40 and at the initial study visit were quantified using the Life Experiences Assessment Form. Change in activities was modeled using latent change scores.

SUBMITTER: Gavett BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10922209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature