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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited understanding of leisure activities' impact on cognitive decline across diverse multimorbidity patterns.
  • Investigating the interplay between multimorbidity, leisure engagement, and cognitive trajectories in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of leisure activities in the association between multimorbidity patterns and cognitive function.
  • To explore how different types and frequencies of leisure activities influence cognitive decline in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based cohort study utilizing the Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey (2002-2018).
  • Exploratory factor analysis to identify multimorbidity patterns.
  • Multivariable regression models to assess associations between multimorbidity, leisure activities, and cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination).

Main Results:

  • 14,093 older adults included; specific multimorbidity patterns correlated with lower MMSE scores.
  • Frequent engagement in activities like housework and gardening was associated with higher MMSE scores among those with cardiometabolic and sensory patterns.
  • Greater variety and higher frequency of leisure activity participation were linked to better cognitive function.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults with multimorbidity exhibit lower cognitive function (MMSE scores).
  • Increased participation in diverse and frequent leisure activities is associated with higher cognitive function.
  • Leisure activities may mitigate cognitive decline in Chinese older adults facing multiple health conditions.