Sense of Purpose in Life and Beliefs and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease.

Angelina R SutinYannick StephanMartina LuchettiDamaris AschwandenAmanda A SeskerXianghe ZhuAntonio Terracciano

Published in: Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists (2023)

Individuals with a sense of purpose are less concerned about risk of developing ad and believe modifiable factors reduce risk. These beliefs may support engagement in behaviors that reduce risk and be one psychological pathway through which purpose protects against ad.

Keyphrases

healthcare
cognitive decline
physical activity
depressive symptoms
sleep quality