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Cognitive function in older adults remained stable over 10 years, with slight declines noted in specific tests like Trail Making. This study provides healthy aging norms for cognitive assessments.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Aging

Background:

  • Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding cognitive changes in aging populations.
  • Establishing normative data for cognitive tests is essential for accurate clinical interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine cognitive performance stability over a decade in a community-based sample of older adults.
  • To report score distributions and factor structures of various cognitive tests over time.
  • To establish healthy aging norms using a subgroup of long-term, healthy participants.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based cohort of 1,206 adults aged 65+ was assessed biennially for 10 years.
  • Cognitive function was evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Exam, CERAD battery, story recall, verbal fluency, clock drawing, temporal orientation, and Trail Making tests.

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  • Data were analyzed for the entire cohort and a subgroup of 425 survivors who completed all assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • Cognitive test scores and factor structures demonstrated remarkable stability across the study period.
    • The most significant decline over time was observed in the Trail Making tests.
    • The survivor subgroup data suggest stable cognitive performance in a healthy, motivated aging population.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive function in healthy older adults is largely stable over a 10-year period.
    • The Trail Making tests may be more sensitive to subtle age-related changes.
    • The study provides valuable normative data for cognitive aging research and clinical practice.