Does cognitive capital reduce the risk of cognitive decline in later life?

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Although considerable evidence shows that various neighborhood characteristics are related to cognitive function, we propose the concept of cognitive capital as a theoretically informed and parsimonious way to guide research on how neighborhood contextual factors may influence cognitive function in later life.

Research design and methods

Data in 2010 from the National Neighborhood Data Archive were linked to data from the Health and Retirement Study (2010-2018). Cognitive function was measured with a modified version of the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status. Using a latent variable modeling approach, cognitive capital was measured with eight indicators of neighborhood context based on census tracts (e.g., museums, fitness centers).

Results

SUBMITTER: Ferraro KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670159 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature