Investigating the Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Cognition Across Racial Groups in Older Adults

Depression and anxiety are correlated with changes in cognition among both Black and White older adults. The experience of anxiety may have a greater impact on cognitive decline in Black than White adults. White adults with depression appear to exhibit worse cognitive status (as deemed by a clinician) compared to Black adults. These findings suggest differences in how depression and anxiety impact cognitive aging in different racial populations.