Cognitive aging across the life course in a low-income context: evidence from Malawi

Heterogeneity exists in cognitive aging trajectories in Malawi-while some individuals experience healthy cognitive aging, a nontrivial subgroup also experience accelerated cognitive decline over the life course. The results provide guidance for policymakers and practitioners in developing targeted programs to prevent or reduce the burden of cognitive decline among high-risk groups and seek to enhance healthy cognitive aging among older adults in Malawi, where resources for treatment and care are limited.