Further Evidence of Cognitive Decline as a Function of Age and Depression
Location
LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Event Website
https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/admin/sahpresearchday.aspx
Document Type
Event
Start Date
8-4-2024 3:00 PM
End Date
8-4-2024 5:00 PM
Description
Introduction
Shimada et al. (2014) showed the role that depressive symptoms play in the thinking skills of people aged 60 and above. Understanding this link is crucial for improving the mental health and overall life quality of older adults dealing with depression and cognitive decline.
Purpose:
This study futheri nvestigated the roles that depression and age play in the cognitive functioning among senior adults.
Methods:
Secondary data sets from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were used for this investigation. Specifically, data sets reporting demographics and an estimate of cognitive functioning were used. Respondents were divided into groups based on their depression scores and further divided among ages. A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to investigate cognitive functioning differences as a function of depression levels, age, and interactions between the two factors.
Results:
The two-way ANOVA showed significant main effects and an interaction. Group differences along the ordinal factor of depression were found to be significant (F (3, 1588) = 17.28, p < .001.) Similarly, group differences along the ordinal factor of age were also found to be significant (F ( 2, 1589) = 57.62, p
Discussion:
Our findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health concerns, particularly depression, to promote cognitive well-being among older adults.
Finally, understanding this link can be crucial for improving the mental health and overall life quality of all older adults dealing with depression and cognitive decline.
Recommended Citation
Nunez, Raquel and Hebert, George, "Further Evidence of Cognitive Decline as a Function of Age and Depression" (2024). School of Allied Health Professions Research Day. 25.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/25
Further Evidence of Cognitive Decline as a Function of Age and Depression
LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Introduction
Shimada et al. (2014) showed the role that depressive symptoms play in the thinking skills of people aged 60 and above. Understanding this link is crucial for improving the mental health and overall life quality of older adults dealing with depression and cognitive decline.
Purpose:
This study futheri nvestigated the roles that depression and age play in the cognitive functioning among senior adults.
Methods:
Secondary data sets from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were used for this investigation. Specifically, data sets reporting demographics and an estimate of cognitive functioning were used. Respondents were divided into groups based on their depression scores and further divided among ages. A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to investigate cognitive functioning differences as a function of depression levels, age, and interactions between the two factors.
Results:
The two-way ANOVA showed significant main effects and an interaction. Group differences along the ordinal factor of depression were found to be significant (F (3, 1588) = 17.28, p < .001.) Similarly, group differences along the ordinal factor of age were also found to be significant (F ( 2, 1589) = 57.62, p
Discussion:
Our findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health concerns, particularly depression, to promote cognitive well-being among older adults.
Finally, understanding this link can be crucial for improving the mental health and overall life quality of all older adults dealing with depression and cognitive decline.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ahrd/2024/2024/25