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

Key Points

• 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.