9 research outputs found
PhysioLab - a multivariate physiological computing toolbox for ECG, EMG and EDA signals: a case of study of cardiorespiratory fitness assessment in the elderly population
No full textIs cognitive decline in the elderly associated with contextual income? Results of a population-based study in southern Brazil
No full textThe association between community environment and cognitive function: a systematic review
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Nutritional and health status among nursing home residents in Lebanon: comparison across gender in a national cross sectional study
No full textThe impact of residential status on cognitive decline among older adults in China: Results from a longitudinal study
No full textMaternal education, anthropometric markers of malnutrition and cognitive function (ELSA-Brasil)
No full textSocial, behavioral, and contextual influences on cognitive function and decline over the life course.
No full textMaintaining cognitive function is a prerequisite for living autonomously in older age, and it is highly desirable to postpone cognitive decline for as long as possible. In order to understand how cognitive function is shaped across the life course, it is necessary to focus on life course influences on cognitive aging. The chapter gives a selective review of current knowledge on life course influences on later-life cognitive function with a particular focus on the most recent developments in research on cognitive reserve between 2008 and 2013. First, the theoretical framework of cognitive reserve and life course epidemiology is introduced. Then, an overview is given on life course influences that have been shown to shape later cognitive function, with a focus on important factors of social and behavioral nature, such as education, work environment, and social and physical activities. New research on contextual factors, such as neighborhood socioeconomic status, schooling laws and retirement policies is then presented. The chapter ends with prospects for further research
