Empty nest but better off? Association between empty nest status and cognitive function among older adults with chronic diseases in rural China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment poses substantial risks to older adults, particularly those with chronic diseases. While existing studies have examined the connection between the empty nest phenomenon and cognitive function, few have attempted to consider endogeneity issues within this relationship, with limited attention given to older adults with chronic diseases. This study investigates the impact of empty nest status on cognitive function among rural Chinese older adults with chronic diseases and explores the possible mechanisms underlying this effect.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involved 365 older adults aged 60 or above with chronic diseases in rural areas of Shaanxi province, northwest China. Cognitive function was measured using the M

SUBMITTER: Gao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470645 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature