Education and Formal Volunteering Delays Cognitive Decline Among Hispanics: Implications for Health Interventions.

Ernest Gonzales, Cliff Whetung, Yeonjung Jane Lee

Silver School of Social Work, Director to Center for Health and Aging Innovation, New York University, New York City, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study examined the longitudinal associations of productive aging activities (education, employment, and formal volunteering) with cognitive functioning among Hispanics in the United States. Methods included mixed-effect growth curve models with Health and Retirement Study data (2006-2020,

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Research summary

Education and formal volunteering are associated with delayed cognitive decline among Hispanics. This paper is relevant as it explores factors that may contribute to cognitive health in aging populations, addressing potential interventions that could improve longevity outcomes.

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