Depressive Symptoms, Leisure Activity Engagement, and Global Cognition in Non-Hispanic Black and White Older Adults.

Neika SharifianKetlyne Sol Afsara B Zaheed Emily P MorrisJordan D PalmsAlexa G MartinoLaura B Zahodne

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2021)

Depressive symptoms may disproportionately affect cognition among Blacks through a greater negative impact on engagement in cognitively-stimulating activities that have been shown to promote cognitive reserve. Additional research is necessary to identify other mechanisms linking depressive symptoms and cognition.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
mild cognitive impairment
social support
physical activity
white matter
social media
sleep quality
cognitive decline
multiple sclerosis