Successful Aging and Longevity in Older Old Women : The Role of Depression and Cognition
Joint Authors
Paulson, Daniel
Lichtenberg, Peter A.
Bowen, Mary Elizabeth
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Based in successful aging theory and terminal cognitive drop research, this paper investigates cerebrovascular burden (CVB), depressive symptoms, and cognitive decline as threats to longevity.
A subsample of stroke-free women over the age of 80 was identified in the Health and Retirement Survey (years 2000–2008).
Mortality at 2, 6, and 8 year intervals was predicted using CVB (diabetes, heart disease, hypertension), depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale), and cognitive decline (decline of 1 standard deviation or more on the 35-point Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status over 2 years).
At most waves (2002, 2004, and 2006) mortality was predicted by CVB, depressive symptoms, and cognitive drop measured 2 years prior.
CVB and depressive symptoms at the 2000 wave predicted mortality at 6 and 8 years.
Older women with the greatest longevity had low CVB, robust cognitive functioning, and few depression symptoms, supporting successful aging theory and terminal cognitive drop.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Paulson, Daniel& Bowen, Mary Elizabeth& Lichtenberg, Peter A.. 2011. Successful Aging and Longevity in Older Old Women : The Role of Depression and Cognition. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507518
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Paulson, Daniel…[et al.]. Successful Aging and Longevity in Older Old Women : The Role of Depression and Cognition. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507518
American Medical Association (AMA)
Paulson, Daniel& Bowen, Mary Elizabeth& Lichtenberg, Peter A.. Successful Aging and Longevity in Older Old Women : The Role of Depression and Cognition. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507518
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507518