Sleep Mediates Age-Related Executive Function for Older Adults with Limited Cognitive Reserve.

Denise ParkerRomola S BucksStephanie R Rainey-SmithErica HodgsonLara FineHamid R SohrabiRalph N MartinsMichael Weinborn

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2020)

This study highlights the role of cognitive reserve in the sleep-EF relationship, suggesting individuals with greater cognitive reserve may be able to counter the impact of disturbed sleep on EF. Therefore, improving sleep may confer some protection against EF deficits in vulnerable older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
sleep quality
traumatic brain injury
depressive symptoms