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  • Increasing retirement ages in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries aim to address financial pressures.
  • Older age is associated with a higher prevalence of cognitive impairment, necessitating an understanding of retirement's impact on cognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of existing literature on the relationship between retirement timing and cognitive function.
  • To identify and assess potential factors that may modify this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search was conducted across three major academic databases.
  • A total of 10 relevant studies were identified and included in the review.

Main Results:

  • Five studies reported mixed findings on the association between retirement timing and cognitive decline, showing positive, negative, and null effects.
  • Conversely, five studies indicated that a later retirement age was associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Conclusions:

  • The relationship between retirement timing and cognitive health is complex, with some evidence suggesting protective effects of later retirement against dementia.
  • Further longitudinal and cross-sectional research is essential to explore modifiable factors like job characteristics and leisure activities, clarifying the underlying mechanisms.