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Rethinking the education potential of older adults to delay the onset of dementia

Rethinking the education potential of older adults to delay the onset of dementia This paper demonstrates the effects of education on cognitive functioning which could serve as an alternative preventive method to halt or delay cognitive decline in older adults. The purpose of this proposal is to discuss and illustrate the benefits of improving cognitive ability through continuing education. As such, taking advantage of educational programmes that are already in place would not only provide mental stimulation for older adults, but would be a source for social networking, as well as technology training and physical education activities. To establish a link between cognition and education, this paper provides examples from a number of studies as well as a review of a longitudinal study on educational differences in the prevalence of dementia. The findings of this systematic review revealed a connection between cognitive decline and education after considering regions and economic status. Suggestions from these reviews imply that keeping one’s mind stimulated could be influential in delaying the onset of dementia resulting in possibly extending the time older adults are independent. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Adult and Continuing Education SAGE

Rethinking the education potential of older adults to delay the onset of dementia

Journal of Adult and Continuing Education , Volume 28 (2): 12 – Nov 1, 2022

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2021
ISSN
1477-9714
eISSN
1479-7194
DOI
10.1177/14779714211026939
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Abstract

This paper demonstrates the effects of education on cognitive functioning which could serve as an alternative preventive method to halt or delay cognitive decline in older adults. The purpose of this proposal is to discuss and illustrate the benefits of improving cognitive ability through continuing education. As such, taking advantage of educational programmes that are already in place would not only provide mental stimulation for older adults, but would be a source for social networking, as well as technology training and physical education activities. To establish a link between cognition and education, this paper provides examples from a number of studies as well as a review of a longitudinal study on educational differences in the prevalence of dementia. The findings of this systematic review revealed a connection between cognitive decline and education after considering regions and economic status. Suggestions from these reviews imply that keeping one’s mind stimulated could be influential in delaying the onset of dementia resulting in possibly extending the time older adults are independent.

Journal

Journal of Adult and Continuing EducationSAGE

Published: Nov 1, 2022

Keywords: Education; Alzheimer's disease; dementia; healthcare; Medicare

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