Change in visual acuity over a 12-year period predicts cognitive decline in older adults: identifying social engagement as a potential mediator
Deterioration in visual acuity significantly predicted multi-domain cognitive decline highlighting the importance of visual screening and treatment for vision loss. Social engagement partially mediated the relationship between vision change and overall cognition suggesting psychosocial factors may help to reduce the impact of visual decline.
Authors
- Kim M. Kiely (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5876-3201)
- Nicolas Cherbuin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6481-0748)
- Nikki‐Anne Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1655-5927)
- Kaarin Jane Anstey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9706-9316)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Futures Group (United States) (US)
- Neuroscience Research Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging & Mental Health
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2430529
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39
Funders
- Australian Research Council