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Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action

2015 ;ISBN: 0309368626 ;ISBN: 9780309368629 ;EISBN: 9780309368636 ;EISBN: 0309368634 ;EISBN: 0309368650 ;EISBN: 9780309368650 ;DOI: 10.17226/21693 ;OCLC: 910928801

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    Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action
  • Author: Liverman, Catharyn T ; Yaffe, Kristine ; Blazer, Dan G
  • Catharyn T. Liverman ; Kristine Yaffe ; Dan G. Blazer
  • Subjects: Aging ; Cognition ; Medical policy
  • Description: For most Americans, staying "mentally sharp" as they age is a very high priority. Declines in memory and decision-making abilities may trigger fears of Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases. However, cognitive aging is a natural process that can have both positive and negative effects on cognitive function in older adults - effects that vary widely among individuals. At this point in time, when the older population is rapidly growing in the United States and across the globe, it is important to examine what is known about cognitive aging and to identify and promote actions that individuals, organizations, communities, and society can take to help older adults maintain and improve their cognitive health. Cognitive Aging assesses the public health dimensions of cognitive aging with an emphasis on definitions and terminology, epidemiology and surveillance, prevention and intervention, education of health professionals, and public awareness and education. This report makes specific recommendations for individuals to reduce the risks of cognitive decline with aging. Aging is inevitable, but there are actions that can be taken by individuals, families, communities, and society that may help to prevent or ameliorate the impact of aging on the brain, understand more about its impact, and help older adults live more fully and independent lives. Cognitive aging is not just an individual or a family or a health care system challenge. It is an issue that affects the fabric of society and requires actions by many and varied stakeholders. Cognitive Aging offers clear steps that individuals, families, communities, health care providers and systems, financial organizations, community groups, public health agencies, and others can take to promote cognitive health and to help older adults live fuller and more independent lives. Ultimately, this report calls for a societal commitment to cognitive aging as a public health issue that requires prompt action across many sectors.
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C: National Academies Press
  • Creation Date: 2015
  • Format: 330
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISBN: 0309368626
    ISBN: 9780309368629
    EISBN: 9780309368636
    EISBN: 0309368634
    EISBN: 0309368650
    EISBN: 9780309368650
    DOI: 10.17226/21693
    OCLC: 910928801
  • Source: Ebook Central Academic Complete
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