TD-P-026: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL DEVICE USE AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS ATTENDING A MEMORY CLINIC

This study investigated cognitive function in relation to the use of a computer and a touchscreen device among older adults attending a memory clinic. The entire sample ( n = 323) was categorized into four profiles, according to the frequency of digital device use (either daily or non-daily usage). Results showed that on a daily basis, 26% of the sample used both a computer and a touchscreen device, 26.9% used only a computer, 7.1% used only a touchscreen device, and 39.9% used neither type of digital device. There were significant group differences on age, education, and clinical diagnosis ( p < .001). Non-daily users of digital devices had significantly lower performance, compared with daily users of both types of digital device, on measures of global cognitive function, processing speed, short-term memory, and several components of executive function ( p < .001). Falling behind with regard to the use of digital devices might reflect underlying poor cognitive capacities.

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Mobile device use and the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in residential care homes

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-020-1427-1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lu Lin ◽

Xiu-Chen Jing ◽

Shu-Jiao Lv ◽

Jing-Hong Liang ◽

Li Tian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Residential Care ◽

Mobile Device ◽

Care Homes ◽

Device Use

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Mobile device use and the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in residential care homes

10.21203/rs.2.15654/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lu Lin ◽

Xiuchen Jing ◽

Shujiao Lv ◽

Jinghong Liang ◽

Li Tian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Mobile Devices ◽

Residential Care ◽

Mobile Device ◽

Care Homes ◽

Device Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Moca Score

Abstract Background With the fast-paced aging and increasing digitalization of society, there has been a growing interest in the effect of mobile device use on cognitive function and depression in older adults. However, research examining this issue among older adults in residential care homes (RCHs) is scant. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of mobile device use on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Results A total of 235 senior residents (aged 82.58 ± 5.54) in four RCHs were surveyed. Users of mobile devices had a significantly higher total MoCA score (25.02 ± 4.14) and a significantly lower GDS-15 score (3.28±2.74) than non-users (MoCA: 19.34 ± 5.21, GDS-15: 4.69±2.90). Multivariate linear regression indicate that mobile device use is significantly associated with total MoCA score, six of the seven sub-scores (visuospatial abilities and execution functions, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation)(P<0.05). Logistic regression showed that mobile device use was significantly associated with the level of depressive symptoms (OR=0.458, 95%CI=0.249-0.845). Conclusions Use of mobile devices has a significant association with the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs, and thus should be encouraged as a measure to maintain and improve cognition and prevent depression.

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Impact of mobile device use on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in residential care homes

10.21203/rs.2.15654/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Lu Lin ◽

Xiuchen Jing ◽

Shujiao Lv ◽

Jinghong Liang ◽

Li Tian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Mobile Devices ◽

Residential Care ◽

Mobile Device ◽

Care Homes ◽

Device Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Moca Score

Abstract Background With the fast-paced aging and increasing digitalization of society, there has been a growing interest in the effect of mobile device use on cognitive function and depression in older adults. However, research examining this issue among older adults in residential care homes (RCHs) is scant. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of mobile device use on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs.Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15).Results A total of 235 senior residents (aged 82.58 ± 5.54) in four RCHs were surveyed. Users of mobile devices had a significantly higher total MoCA score (25.02 ± 4.14) and a significantly lower GDS-15 score (3.28±2.74) than non-users (MoCA: 19.34 ± 5.21, GDS-15: 4.69±2.90). Multivariate linear regression indicate that mobile device use is significantly associated with total MoCA score, six of the seven sub-scores (visuospatial abilities and execution functions, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation)(P<0.05). Logistic regression showed that mobile device use had a significant effect on the level of depressive symptoms (OR=0.458, 95%CI=0.249-0.845).Conclusions Use of mobile devices has a significant impact on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs, and thus should be encouraged as a measure to maintain and improve cognition and prevent depression.

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Mobile device use and the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in residential care homes

10.21203/rs.2.15654/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lu Lin ◽

Xiuchen Jing ◽

Shujiao Lv ◽

Jinghong Liang ◽

Li Tian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Mobile Devices ◽

Residential Care ◽

Mobile Device ◽

Care Homes ◽

Device Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Moca Score

Abstract Background With the fast-paced aging and increasing digitalization of society, there has been a growing interest in the effect of mobile device use on cognitive function and depression in older adults. However, research examining this issue among older adults in residential care homes (RCHs) is scant. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of mobile device use on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Results A total of 235 senior residents (aged 82.58 ± 5.54) in four RCHs were surveyed. Users of mobile devices had a significantly higher total MoCA score (25.02 ± 4.14) and a significantly lower GDS-15 score (3.28±2.74) than non-users (MoCA: 19.34 ± 5.21, GDS-15: 4.69±2.90). Multivariate linear regression indicate that mobile device use is significantly associated with total MoCA score, six of the seven sub-scores (visuospatial abilities and execution functions, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation)(P<0.05). Logistic regression showed that mobile device use was significantly associated with the level of depressive symptoms (OR=0.458, 95%CI=0.249-0.845). Conclusions Use of mobile devices has a significant association with the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs, and thus should be encouraged as a measure to maintain and improve cognition and prevent depression.

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Gait Speed Is Associated with Cognitive Function among Older Adults with HIV

Journal of Aging and Health ◽

10.1177/0898264320943330 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (10) ◽

pp. 1510-1515

Author(s):

Heather M. Derry ◽

Carrie D. Johnston ◽

Chelsie O. Burchett ◽

Eugenia L. Siegler ◽

Marshall J. Glesby

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Gait Speed ◽

Well Being ◽

Assistive Device ◽

Medical Outcomes ◽

Age Related ◽

Survey Results ◽

Device Use

Objectives: To determine links between objectively and subjectively measured physical function and cognitive function among HIV-positive older adults, a growing yet understudied group with elevated risk for multimorbidity. Methods: At a biomedical research visit, 162 participants completed objective tests of gait speed (4-m walk), grip strength (dynamometer), and cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA) and reported their well-being (Medical Outcomes Study-HIV survey). Results: Those with faster gait speed had better overall cognitive function than those with slower gait speed ( b = 3.98, SE = 1.30, p = .003) in an adjusted regression model controlling for age, sex, race, height, preferred language, and assistive device use. Grip strength was not significantly associated with overall cognitive function. Self-rated cognitive function was weakly related to MoCA scores ( r = .26) and gait speed ( r = .14) but was strongly associated with emotional well-being ( r = .53). Discussion: These observed, expected connections between physical and cognitive function could inform intervention strategies to mitigate age-related declines for older adults with HIV.

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Mobile device use and the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in residential care homes

10.21203/rs.2.15654/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Lu Lin(Former Corresponding Author) ◽

Xiuchen Jing ◽

Shujiao Lv ◽

Jinghong Liang ◽

Li Tian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Mobile Devices ◽

Residential Care ◽

Mobile Device ◽

Care Homes ◽

Device Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Moca Score

Abstract Background With the fast-paced aging and increasing digitalization of society, there has been a growing interest in the effect of mobile device use on cognitive function and depression in older adults. However, research examining this issue among older adults in residential care homes (RCHs) is scant. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of mobile device use on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Results A total of 235 senior residents (aged 82.58 ± 5.54) in four RCHs were surveyed. Users of mobile devices had a significantly higher total MoCA score (25.02 ± 4.14) and a significantly lower GDS-15 score (3.28±2.74) than non-users (MoCA: 19.34 ± 5.21, GDS-15: 4.69±2.90). Multivariate linear regression indicate that mobile device use is significantly associated with total MoCA score, six of the seven sub-scores (visuospatial abilities and execution functions, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation)(P<0.05). Logistic regression showed that mobile device use was significantly associated with the level of depressive symptoms (OR=0.458, 95%CI=0.249-0.845). Conclusions Use of mobile devices has a significant association with the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs, and thus should be encouraged as a measure to maintain and improve cognition and prevent depression.

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