scholarly journals PERFORMANCE ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING RELATED TO SUCCESSFUL AGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S654-S654
Author(s):  
Neyda Ma Mendoza Ruvalcaba ◽  
Elva Dolores Arias Merino ◽  
Maria Elena Flores Villavicencio ◽  
Melina Rodriguez Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Learning Potential ◽  
Visuospatial Skills

Abstract Introduction The cognitive functioning, as a general measure, is a criterion commonly used to define and operationalize successful aging. (Project-Conacyt-256589) The aim of this study is to analyze cognitive function and its relationship with the successful aging in older adults. Methods Population based, random sample included n=401 community-dwelling older adults 60-years and older (mean age=72.51,SD=8.11 years,59.4% women). Cognitive functioning was assessed by a comprehensive battery including working memory(Digit Span Backward WAIS-IV), episodic memory, metamemory(self-report), processing speed(Symbol Digit WAIS-IV), attention(TMT-A), executive functioning(TMT-B), learning potential(RAVLT), language(FAS), visuospatial skills(Block Design WAIS-IV). Successful aging was operationalized in accordance with Rowe & Kahn definition (no important disease, no disability, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and being actively engaged). Sociodemographic and health data were also asked. Data were analyzed in SPSSv24. Results In total 11.2% were successful agers and 11.4% had Mild Cognitive impairment. Global cognitive functioning was significantly related to the achievement of successful aging criteria. Specifically, the more successful agers showed a significant (p′s<.05) better performance on learning potential, working memory, metamemory, processing speed and attention. Executive functions were not related to successful aging criteria. None cognitive domain was related to the being actively engaged criteria. Better visuospatial skills were showed in older adults meeting the criteria of being free of disability and high physical functioning. Conclusion Knowledge generated by this study reveals the role of specific domains of cognitive functioning in successful aging, and sets a scenario to promote successful aging, through alternatives centered in the improvement of cognition in the older adults.

scholarly journals Analyzing the specific role of cognitive functioning on successful aging

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1033-1033
Author(s):  
Neyda Ma Mendoza-Ruvalcaba ◽  
Elva Dolores Arias-Merino ◽  
Maria Elena Flores-Villavicencio ◽  
Maria Elena Rodriguez-Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Specific Role ◽  
Learning Potential ◽  
Visuospatial Skills

Abstract Introduction: The cognitive functioning, as a general measure, is a criterion commonly used to define and operationalize successful aging. (Project-Conacyt-256589) The aim of this study is to analyze specific domains of cognitive function and its relationship with the successful aging in older adults. Methods: Population based, random sample included n=453 community-dwelling older adults 60-years and older (mean age=72.51,SD=8.11 years,59.4% women). Cognitive functioning was assessed by a comprehensive battery including working memory(Digit Span Backward WAIS-IV), episodic memory, meta-memory(self-report), processing speed(Symbol Digit WAIS-IV), attention(TMT-A), executive functioning(TMT-B), learning potential(RAVLT), language(FAS), visuospatial skills(Block Design WAIS-IV). Successful aging was operationalized as no important disease, no disability, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and being actively engaged. Sociodemographic and health data were also asked. Data were analyzed in SPSSv24, MANOVAs and size effects were calculated. Results: In total 11.2% were successful agers and 11.4% had Mild Cognitive impairment. Global cognitive functioning was significantly related to the achievement of successful aging criteria. Cognitive functioning had a significant effect on successful aging, specifically executive functions (F=1.07,p=.000) explained 32.7% of the variance, attention explained 29.8% (F=1.19,p=.006), processing-speed 21% (F=1.38,p=.000), and learning potential 21.5% ((F=1.12,p=.005). Language, visuospatial skills, working memory and meta-memory had a very small effect. Conclusion: Knowledge generated by this study reveals the specific role of cognitive domains on successful aging, and sets a scenario to promote successful aging, through alternatives centered in the improvement of cognition in the older adults.

scholarly journals Successful Aging: Memory and Smart technology implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1056-1056
Author(s):  
Neyda Ma Mendoza-Ruvalcaba ◽  
Elva Dolores Arias-Merino ◽  
Karla Patricia Vázquez Núnez ◽  
Marlene Alvarado Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Specific Role ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Learning Potential ◽  
Smart Technology ◽  
Subjective Memory

Abstract The cognitive functioning as a general measure, is a criterion commonly used to define and operationalize successful aging(SA). The aim of this study is to analyze the specific role of memory (objective and subjective) and its relationship with the use of smart technology (ST) and SA.(Project-Conacyt-256589) Population based, random sample included n=453 community-dwelling older adults 60-years and older (mean age=72.51,SD=8.11 years,59.4%women). Memory was assessed through working memory(Digit Span Backward WAIS-IV), episodic memory, metamemory(self-report), subjective memory, and learning potential(RAVLT). SA was operationalized as no important disease, no disability, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and being actively engaged. Participants were asked if they use cellphone, computer, or tablet. Pearson′s correlation test and linear regression models were performed. In total 11.2% were successful agers.53.6% used cellphone,14% computer,8% tablet, 44.1% any devise.Results show significant correlation between SA and subjective memory, learning potential and the use of ST. Results of the multiple regression analysis emerged on a significant model using the entered method:F=26.05,p>.000, explaining 21.4% of the variance of SA. Although objective memory measurements were no significant for SA, all memory measurements were related to the use of ST. Knowledge generated by this study reveals the specific role of the metamemory on the SA, underlining the relevance of subjectivity on aging. We need to reflect about the limitations of older adults to access to a digital world in order to achieve a SA.

scholarly journals Daytime napping and successful aging among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyu Xin ◽  
Baiyang Zhang ◽  
Shu Fang ◽  
Junmin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
Low Probability ◽  
Nighttime Sleep

Abstract Background The study aimed to examine the association between daytime napping and successful aging (including its five dimensions, “low probability of disease,” “no disease-related disability,” “high cognitive functioning,” “high physical functioning,” and “active engagement with life”) among China’s older adults using data from the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study conducted in 2015. Methods Cross-sectional data were used in the analysis. Multivariable logistic regressions were conducted to investigate the association between daytime napping and successful aging, and stratified analyses were performed to explore differences in nighttime sleep duration. Results A total of 7469 participants were included in the analysis. Daytime napping was prevalent in China’s older adults (59.3%). The proportion of study participants with “successful aging” was 13.7%. Additionally, 48.6, 91.7, 54.1, 78.5, and 49.1% participants achieved “low probability of disease,” “no disease-related disability,” “high cognitive functioning,” “high physical functioning,” and “active engagement with life,” respectively. Compared with the 0 min/day napping group, the > 60 min/day napping group was associated with a lower probability of achieving successful aging (OR, 0.762; 95% CI, 0.583–0.996). In the nighttime sleep duration stratification, the findings showed that in the ≥8 h/night group, napping > 60 min per day was associated with a lower likelihood of aging successfully (OR, 0.617; 95% CI, 0.387–0.984). Considering the five dimensions of successful aging, moderate and long daytime napping were negatively associated with “low probability of disease”; long daytime napping had negative associations with “no disease-related disability” and “high physical functioning”; moderate daytime napping had positive associations with “high cognitive functioning” and “active engagement with life.” Conclusions Long daytime napping showed a lower likelihood of successful aging among the elderly in China. Special attention is necessary for elderly people who sleep for longer duration both during day and night. Biological and social factors affecting the relationship between daytime napping and successful aging need to be explored in depth in the future.

Heterogeneity of late-life depression: relationship with cognitive functioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 953-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole C. M. Korten ◽  
Brenda W. J. H. Penninx ◽  
Rob M. Kok ◽  
Max L. Stek ◽  
Richard C. Oude Voshaar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Psychotropic Medication ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Late Life Depression ◽  
Symptom Dimensions ◽  
Cognitive Domains

ABSTRACTBackground:Late-life depression is a heterogeneous disorder, whereby cognitive impairments are often observed. This study examines which clinical characteristics and symptom dimensions of late-life depression are especially impacting on specific cognitive domains.Methods:Cross-sectional data of 378 depressed and 132 non-depressed older adults between 60–93 years, from the Netherlands Study of Depression in Older adults (NESDO) were used. Depressed older adults were recruited from both inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare institutes and general practices, and diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR criteria. Multivariable associations were examined with depression characteristics (severity, onset, comorbidity, psychotropic medication) and symptom dimensions as independent variables and cognitive domains (episodic memory, processing speed, interference control, working memory) as dependent variables.Results:Late-life depression was associated with poorer cognitive functioning. Within depressed participants, higher severity of psychopathology and having a first depressive episode was associated with poorer cognitive functioning. The use of tricyclic antidepressants, serotonergic and noradrenergic working antidepressants, and benzodiazepines was associated with worse cognitive functioning. Higher scores on the mood dimension were associated with poorer working memory and processing speed, whereas higher scores on a motivational and apathy dimension were associated with poorer episodic memory and processing speed.Conclusions:Heterogeneity in late-life depression may lead to differences in cognitive functioning. Higher severity and having a first depressive episode was associated with worse cognitive performance. Additionally, different domains of cognitive functioning were associated with specific symptom dimensions. Our findings on the use of psychotropic medication suggest that close monitoring on cognitive side effects is needed.

scholarly journals Physical Functioning Is Associated With Processing Speed and Executive Functions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 837-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Desjardins-Crépeau ◽  
Nicolas Berryman ◽  
Thien Tuong Minh Vu ◽  
Juan Manuel Villalpando ◽  
Marie-Jeanne Kergoat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Predicting suicidal ideation in community-dwelling older adults with elevated levels of distress

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1653-1653
Author(s):  
J.G. Walker ◽  
P.J. Batterham ◽  
H. Christensen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objectives/aimsIdentifying predictors of suicidal ideation in community-dwelling older adults with elevated psychological distress over two years.Methods900 adults (60–74 years) with elevated psychological distress (Kessler Distress 10 Scale; scores>15) participated in a randomized controlled trial of psychological (mental health literacy) and lifestyle-based (physical activity promotion, folate supplementation) interventions for reducing depressive symptoms. Suicidal ideation across a two-year period (five time points) was assessed using an item from the Patient Health Questionnaire.Demographics, mental and physical functioning (SF-12), and cognitive functioning (Telephone Interview Cognitive Schedule—Modified) were measured.ResultsIntervention type did not predict suicide ideation at any follow up. Those with single or multiple occurrences of suicidal ideation during the two-year period had elevated distress (Single OR = 1.06, p = .044; Multiple OR = 1.10, p = .001) and depression levels (Single OR = 1.07, p = .042; Multiple OR = 1.20, p = .001) at baseline, and more likely to be separated from their partner (Single OR = 1.81, p = .024; Multiple OR = 2.12, p = .016] than those with no ideation. Those with ideation were more likely to experience greater distress at every time point (e.g., 24 months OR = 1.18, p = .006) compared to those with no ideation. At 24 months, individuals reporting ideation were significantly more likely to have lower education levels (OR = .81, p = .015), poorer cognitive functioning (OR = .88, p = .036), and greater mental (OR = .89, p = .004) and physical (OR = .92, p = .025) disability.ConclusionElevated distress is consistently related to suicidal ideation. Individuals experiencing suicidal ideation are more likely to be separated, have lower education levels, poorer mental and physical functioning, and poorer overall cognitive functioning than those with no suicidal ideation.

scholarly journals Lifestyle and cognitive functioning of Filipino older adults as basis for cognitive enhancement programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (82) ◽  
pp. 97-105
Author(s):  
Agnes Santos ◽  
Dennis Relojo-Howell
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cognitive Enhancement ◽  
Verbal Comprehension ◽  
Developmental Age ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
Primary Focus

The primary focus of this study is to examine the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of the lifestyle of older adults, with the fundamental aim of designing a cognitive enhancement programme. A total of 142 older adults have taken part, all of whom have normal cognitive functioning. Results revealed that perceptual organisation has significant relationship to developmental age (F = 3.99, p < 0.021). Processing speed has also been found to have a significant link to developmental age (F = 8.02, p < 0.021), p < 0.001. The gender of older adults has no significant relationship to verbal comprehension, perceptual organisation, working memory, and processing speed. In contrast, working memory is linked to civil status (F = 3.45, p < 0.021), p < 0.01. Processing speed was also found to have a significant relationship to civil status (F = 2.71, p < 0.021), p < 0.03. Finally, educational attainment has no significant link to verbal comprehension, perceptual organisation, working memory, and processing speed.

scholarly journals Effects of Tai Chi and Western Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Functioning in Healthy Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae ◽  
Kathryn A. Newell ◽  
Rise Cherin ◽  
Martin J. Lee ◽  
Abby C. King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Digit Span ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Semantic Fluency

Objective:To compare the effects of Tai Chi (TC,n= 37) and Western exercise (WE,n= 39) with an attention-control group (C,n= 56) on physical and cognitive functioning in healthy adults age 69 ± 5.8 yr, in a 2-phase randomized trial.Methods:TC and WE involved combined class and home-based protocols. Physical functioning included balance, strength, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Cognitive functioning included semantic fluency and digit-span tests. Data were analyzed using intention-to-treat analysis.Results:At 6 mo, WE had greater improvements in upper body flexibility (F= 4.67,p= .01) than TC and C. TC had greater improvements in balance (F= 3.36,p= .04) and a cognitive-function measure (F= 7.75,p< .001) than WE and C. The differential cognitive-function improvements observed in TC were maintained through 12 mo.Conclusion:The TC and WE interventions resulted in differential improvements in physical functioning among generally healthy older adults. TC led to improvement in an indicator of cognitive functioning that was maintained through 12 mo.

Cognitive Motor Dual Task Costs in Older Adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
N. Ward ◽  
A. Menta ◽  
S. Peach ◽  
S.A. White ◽  
S. Jaffe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Gait Velocity ◽  
Memory Processing ◽  
Composite Measures ◽  
Cognitive Risk

The purpose of this study was to characterize Cognitive Motor Dual Task (CMDT) costs for a community-based sample of older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR), as well as investigate associations between CMDT costs and cognitive performance. Twenty-five community-dwelling older adults (ages 60-89 years) with MCR performed single and dual task complex walking scenarios, as well as a computerized cognitive testing battery. Participants with lower CMDT costs had higher scores on composite measures of Working Memory, Processing Speed, and Shifting, as well as an overall cognitive composite measure. In addition, participants with faster single task gait velocity had higher scores on composite measures of Working Memory, Processing Speed, and overall cognition. Taken together, these results suggest that CMDT paradigms can help to elucidate the interplay between cognitive and motor abilities for older adults with MCR.

scholarly journals Association between physical functioning with cognition among community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Fonseca Nogueira Alves ◽  
Bruno Remígio Cavalcante ◽  
Amanda de Araújo Valença ◽  
Igor Rafael Campos ◽  
Milena Lucilla Lácio Tomaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Verbal Fluency ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Lower Extremity Muscle ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objective: Declines in physical and cognitive functioning often co-exist through aging. Gait-related parameters have been related to cognitive function, although it is unclear whether other measures of physical functioning are similarly related to cognition. Here, we analyzed the relationship between physical functioning with cognition in older adults. Methods: In total, 116 participants were included (M age = 69 years, SD = 6; 71% women). We quantified cognitive functioning using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and executive functioning tasks (Digit Span Forward minus Backward and verbal fluency tests). Physical function measures included gait speed, Short-physical Performance Battery (SPPB), five-times Sit-to-Stand Test, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the Six-minute Walk Test (6MWT), and lower extremity muscle strength. We used multiple linear regression analyses to explore the association between cognitive measures and each measure of physical functioning, adjusting for age, sex, education, and RCT. Results: We observed a positive association between muscle strength and the MoCA (b = 0.84, SE = 0.40, 95%CI 0.05–1.64) after controlling for covariates. Significant associations were also found between the five-times-sit-to-stand test (b = -0.63, SE = 0.26, 95%CI -1.15–-0.12), TUG (b = -1.13, SE = 0.57, 95%CI -2.26–-0.01), 6MWT (b = 0.04, SE = 0.02, 95%CI 0.01–0.07), and lower extremity muscle strength (b = 1.92, SE = 0.93, 95%CI 0.09–3.77) with the FAS verbal fluency test, and between the TUG (b = -0.62, SE = 0.24, 95%CI -1.11–-0.14) with animal naming. Conclusion: In community-dwelling older adults, higher levels of muscle strength, dynamic balance and cardiorespiratory fitness were positively related with global cognition and executive control measures.

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