Association between spouse health and cognitive function in older Chinese adults: a moderated mediation of frailty and activity engagement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The accelerating global ageing phenomenon has given rise to a growing concern regarding cognitive decline in older adults. Research shows that spouse health is closely linked to individual well-being, as the physical and emotional health of one partner significantly affects the other. Although the connection between spousal health and older adults' cognitive function has been recognized, there is still limited research on this specific impact. This study explores how spousal health is linked to cognitive function in older adults by investigating frailty as a mediator and activity engagement as a moderator.

Methods

This study utilized data from the 2017-2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), which included a sample of 4,652 Married older adults

SUBMITTER: Huo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12649087 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature