Online engagement and cognitive function among older adults

被引：21

作者：

Amini, Reza ^{[1
]}

Chee, Kyong Hee ^{[2
]}

Mendieta, Maximiliano ^{[1
]}

Parker, Shan ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Michigan, Dept Publ Hlth & Hlth Sci, 303 Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502 USA

[2] Texas State Univ, Coll Liberal Arts, Dept Sociol, San Marcos, TX USA

来源：

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | 2019年 / 19卷 / 09期

关键词：

cognitive function; dependency; loneliness; social engagement; social network; ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE; SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT; IMPAIRMENT;

D O I：

10.1111/ggi.13749

中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

Aim Social engagement is known to serve an important role in cognitive health, but there has been limited information on the role of online engagement. The present study aimed to identify the benefits of different online activities for the cognitive function of older adults. Methods Data came from the National Health and Aging Trend Study, Round I-V (2011-2015), with >8000 respondents from Medicare beneficiaries. Cognitive function was measured by the Clock Drawing Test and immediate 10-word recall. The respondents were also asked if they carried out any of the online activities listed. Results Some online activities, such as email, texting and seeking medical information, can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Whereas contacting a medical provider using online can increase the risk of cognitive decline. Conclusions Given the findings, the development of new technologies for online social engagement needs to be one of the priorities for researchers and policymakers in the field of aging and dementia. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; center dot center dot: center dot center dot-center dot center dot.

引用

页码：918 / 923

页数：6

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