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This research aims to explore the relationship between social participation and cognitive impairment among older adults over six years.

February 2, 2026The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease1 citationsOpen Access

Trajectories of social participation and risk of cognitive impairment in Chinese older adults: A six-year longitudinal study

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KWKangle WangFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine RWRuihan WanFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine JPJiale PengGuangdong Baiyun University

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This research aims to explore the relationship between social participation and cognitive impairment among older adults over six years.
Conducted a six-year longitudinal study
Monitored social participation patterns
Assessed cognitive impairment risk through evaluations
Increased social activities were linked to a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline
Maintaining social involvement reduced the likelihood of impaired cognition over time

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Maintaining or increasing one's social activities was linked to a notably lower likelihood of cognitive decline. These results highlight the importance of social involvement patterns as a modifiable factor for fostering cognitive strength. Interventions to maintain or enhance participation are therefore a viable strategy for the primary prevention of cognitive decline in older adults.

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