Illiteracy and Cognition in Older Adults

Anticholinergic Medications and Cognition in Older Adults

In the zone: flow state and cognition in older adults.

The current study investigated the nature of the flow state among older adults. Flow is a pleasurable experiential state that occurs during full-capacity engagement in which an individual is performing at a level that is matched with the demands of the task. Each participant completed a scale assessing dimensions of flow in a particular activity selected by the participant. More cognitively dem...

'Vitamin D and cognition in older adults': updated international recommendations.

BACKGROUND Hypovitaminosis D, a condition that is highly prevalent in older adults aged 65 years and above, is associated with brain changes and dementia. Given the rapidly accumulating and complex contribution of the literature in the field of vitamin D and cognition, clear guidance is needed for researchers and clinicians. METHODS International experts met at an invitational summit on 'Vita...

Neighborhood Environment and Cognition in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

CONTEXT Some evidence suggests that treating vascular risk factors and performing mentally stimulating activities may delay cognitive impairment onset in older adults. Exposure to a complex neighborhood environment may be one mechanism to help delay cognitive decline. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION PubMed, Web of Science, and ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Global database were systematically reviewed...

Suicide in older adults: the role of emotions and cognition.

Suicide in older adults is a significant clinical concern. In this review of recent findings, we concentrate on the role of emotions and cognition in suicide risk and behavior in older adults. We discuss the epidemiology of suicide in older adults, integrate recent findings on non-psychotic major depression, schizophrenia and suicidal ideation, explore the relationship of emotion regulation wit...