Objective We evaluated the feasibility of a trial of Wii interactive video gaming, and its
potential efficacy at improving cognitive functioning compared with health education, in a …

Abstract Background and Objectives One of the greatest challenges of old age is the risk of
cognitive decline. Engagement in social activities has been identified as a possible …

Objective: The personality characteristics and symptoms observed in schizophrenia are
postulated to lie on a continuum, with non-clinical manifestations referred to as schizotypy …

The association between leisure activities and cognition in aging is well supported,
suggesting that intellectual, physical, and social leisure engagement protects against …

Purpose of the study: Using the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), we
examined activity preferences and participation among individuals with and without …

La participación social de las personas mayores contribuye a la calidad de vida y fomenta el
envejecimiento activo y saludable. El presente estudio investiga si existen diferencias por …

We examine how labor together with social participation protects against cognitive
impairment and depression, with a focus on gender differences. Data are drawn from four …

Objective: to verify the association between social network and functional disability in elderly
Brazilians. Methods: a cross-sectional study with secondary data of 11,177 elderly people …

This qualitative study examines older adults' subjective views on the types and purposes of
social activities. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 20 older …

Objective Environmental enrichment (EE) can reduce stress, alter immunity, and speed
wound healing in animals. However, it is not known whether these effects translate to …