Life-Course Neighborhood Contexts, Social Engagement, and Cognitive Health in Later Adulthood

Chengming Han; Nan Zhou

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2026.119103

February 1, 2026Social Science & Medicine

Life-Course Neighborhood Contexts, Social Engagement, and Cognitive Health in Later Adulthood

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Cognitive health improves with greater social engagement and positive neighborhood contexts, enhancing quality of life.
A significant association was observed between active social lives and cognitive function scores in older adults.
Analysis of data from diverse communities shows the impact of neighborhood environments on cognitive health.
This highlights the need for community-focused strategies to promote social engagement among older adults.

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Observational analysis reports enhanced cognitive health associated with social engagement in later adulthood, suggesting its importance for older adults.

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