Supportive Neighborhoods Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Immigrants

Supportive neighborhoods linked to slower cognitive decline in older immigrants

Older Chinese immigrants living in neighborhoods with greater access to community amenities, services and supportive infrastructure experienced slower cognitive decline over time, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

How Neighborhood Amenities and Infrastructure Can Help Slow Cognitive

In a groundbreaking longitudinal study, researchers from Rutgers University have unveiled compelling evidence that neighborhood environments profoundly influence cognitive health among older Chinese immigrants. The study, recently published in the esteemed journal Social Science & Medicine, evaluated the impact of community amenities, services, and infrastructure on cognitive decline, offering new insights into how “cognitively supportive” […]

How Neighborhood Amenities and Infrastructure May Slow Cognitive Decline Among Older Immigrants

A Rutgers Health study highlights the role of community environments in reducing the risk of dementia