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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Low socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to adverse health outcomes.
    • Problems meeting basic needs may be a stronger health predictor than traditional SES indices like income.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the association between problems meeting basic needs and cognitive decline.
    • To compare the predictive power of basic needs fulfillment versus income on cognitive function.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study design with 1,964 community-dwelling Hispanic older adults.
    • Cognitive functioning was assessed as the outcome.
    • Analyses controlled for demographics, health issues, and depressive symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • Problems meeting basic needs significantly predicted cognitive decline.
    • This association was more potent than that of income.
    • Identified basic needs fulfillment as a critical factor in cognitive health.

    Conclusions:

    • Interventions addressing basic needs (food, healthcare) are crucial for older adults.
    • Meeting basic needs may mitigate stress and health problems, including cognitive decline.
    • Focusing on resource provision can enhance cognitive health in aging populations.