Trends in Memory Function and Memory Impairment Among Older Adults in the United States and Europe, 1996-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Single-country studies document varying time trends in memory function and impairment. Comparative analyses are limited.

Methods

We used self-respondent data on adults aged 50+ years in 13 countries from 3 surveys (United States: Health and Retirement Study, 1998-2018; England: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, 2002-2018; 11 European countries: Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, 2004-2019). Memory is measured with tests of immediate and delayed word recall. Unweighted age- and gender-adjusted mixed effects regression models as well as models with adjustments for additional sociodemographic characteristics and health behaviors were examined. Heterogeneity in trends by gender, age group, and educational attainment was measured.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Myrskyla M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542220 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature