The role of individual and environmental socio-economic resources for cognitive change in very old age.

Gizem Hülür, Jaroslava Zimmermann

Department of Psychology, University of Bonn, Germany. Electronic address: [email protected] of Psychology, University of Bonn, Germany. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

Paper

Abstract

Very old adults aged 80+ years old belong to the fastest growing population segment in many countries. Nevertheless, this age group is often underrepresented in studies of cognitive aging. The goal of this study was to examine individual and environmental socio-economic resources as correlates of cognitive aging in very old age.

The following analysis is generated by AI and may contain errors. It is separate from the authors’ abstract and is not peer review.

Research summary

The paper examines socio-economic resources as correlates of cognitive aging in very old adults, which is relevant to understanding factors that may influence cognitive decline in the context of aging. However, the focus on socio-economic factors does not directly address the root causes of aging or lifespan extension, limiting its impact. The findings may contribute to the field of cognitive aging but are unlikely to lead to significant advancements in longevity research.

Author of this paper? Send a correction.