Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, observed at a higher incidence
in women compared with men. Treatments aimed at improving pathology in AD remain …

We reviewed research that examines racism as an independent variable and one or more
health outcomes as dependent variables in Black American adults aged 50 years and older …

Objective: Racial/ethnic disparities in cognitive aging are only partly attributable to
socioeconomic indicators. Psychosocial factors, such as discrimination and perceived …

Age-related social selectivity is a process in which older humans reduce their number of
social partners to a subset of positive and emotionally fulfilling relationships. Although …

Background Some research suggests social isolation and loneliness are important risk
factors for reduced successful aging and cognitive health. However, findings are …

Abnormal cognitive aging in older adults is a growing public health problem. Previous
studies showed inconsistent results pertaining to the effects of leisure activities on cognitive …

Background Low financial well‐being is a common predicament among older adults living in
poverty. The existing literature suggests a correlation between financial well‐being and …

Introduction Social engagement is known to improve health; less is known about whether
social activities at the core of African American life decrease mortality risk in this minoritized …

Background: Social environments are a contributing determinant of health and disparities.
This scoping review details how social environments have been operationalized in …

The onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is projected to expand over the next
several decades in the United States as the population ages. However, the cognitive health …