Sustained purpose in life is associated with slower cognitive decline in older adults: A longitudinal analysis with a diverse national sample.

Elliot M Friedman, Patricia A Thomas, Madison R Sauerteig-Rolston, Lisa L Barnes, Kenneth F Ferraro

Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Purpose in life is positively associated with cognitive function and better maintenance of cognitive function over time in aging adults. However, purpose in life itself declines over time, and we examined whether such changes are related to changes in cognition and whether this varied by race and ethnicity.

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Research summary

Sustained purpose in life is associated with slower cognitive decline in older adults. The paper is relevant as it explores the relationship between psychological factors and cognitive aging, which can contribute to understanding longevity and the maintenance of cognitive health in older populations.

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