Psychological predictors of memory decline in a racially and ethnically diverse longitudinal sample of older adults in the United States.

Ketlyne SolAfsara B ZaheedA Zarina KraalNeika SharifianMiguel Arce RenteríaLaura B Zahodne

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)

Results extend previous studies showing racial and ethnic disparities in episodic memory trajectories, and the longitudinal effects of depressive symptoms on episodic memory in US samples. Epidemiological studies of cognitive aging should incorporate more psychological factors clarify cognitive decline and disparities.

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
depressive symptoms
working memory
mild cognitive impairment
sleep quality
cross sectional
case control
physical activity
social support
affordable care act
african american