Compression of cognitive morbidity by higher education in individuals aged 75+ living in Germany.

Francisca S RodriguezHerbert MatschingerMatthias C AngermeyerTobias LuckSteffi G Riedel-Heller

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2018)

Our results suggest, in individuals aged 75 years and older, higher education only compresses cognitive morbidity prior to dementia onset. Findings may be specific to countries where education is not a necessary requirement for access to good quality health care services.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
mild cognitive impairment
mental health
cognitive impairment
community dwelling
health insurance