Concurrent changes in sleep and cognitive function during retirement transition: the Finnish retirement and aging study.

ABSTRACT: The transition to retirement has been shown to be accompanied by increased sleep duration and improved sleep quality. In addition, some studies suggest accelerated decline in cognitive function in post-retirement years. However, less is known about their interconnectedness. The aim of this study was to examine the concurrent changes in sleep and cognitive function during retirement transition. The study population consisted of 250 public sector workers (mean age before retirement 63.1 years, standard deviation 1.4) from the Finnish Retirement and Aging study. The participants used a wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometer, responded to the Jenkins Sleep Problem Scale and underwent cognitive testing annually before and after retirement. Computerized Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Ba

SUBMITTER: Teras T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331549 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature