Does the positive association between social relationships and cognition continue until very old age?
In current research, social relationships are increasingly recognized for their positive associations with cognitive outcomes in older adults. One of the most vulnerable groups for cognitive decline are very old adults (80+ years). However, they are relatively underrepresented in the field. Therefor...
| Publicado en: | European Journal of Ageing Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 1 - 12 |
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12/12/2024
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