The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment by aspects of social isolation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study describes the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) across different aspects of social isolation among adults 65 years or older.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we utilized the Wave 3 data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP). MCI was defined as a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score less than 23. Prevalence of MCI was calculated for above and below average social disconnectedness (SD), perceived isolation (PI), and demographic variables age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, and household income.

Results

The overall prevalence [and 95% confidence interval] of MCI was 27.5% [25.5-29.6]. The high prevalence of MCI was found in those who had above average SD (32.0% [29.1-34.9]), above average PI (33

SUBMITTER: Ishikawa KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9197049 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature