Document Type

Editorial

Leisure activity for dementia prevention. More work to be done.

Authors

Victor W. Henderson
Merrill F. Elias

Publication Title

Neurology®

Publisher

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Publication Date

11-17-2020

First Page

895

Last Page

896

Issue Number

20

Volume Number

95

Abstract/ Summary

Dementia prevention is a worldwide priority because of the aging population, devastating consequences for patients and families, and the drain on societal resources. In the absence of disease-modifying therapies, there is interest in lifestyle factors that might prevent or delay the onset of dementia. Chief among these is leisure activity, conceptualized as pursuits undertaken for relaxation or pleasure after completion of essential chores and occupational responsibilities. Leisure activity invokes the cornerstones of cognitive reserve: mental activity, physical activity, and social engagement.

Repository Citation

Henderson, Victor W. and Elias, Merrill F., "Leisure activity for dementia prevention. More work to be done." (2020). Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Papers. 85.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/longitudinal_papers/85

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Henderson, V. A. & Elias, M. F. (2020) Leisure activity for dementia prevention: More work to be done [Peer-Reviewed Editorial]. Neurology, 95(20), 895-896. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000010962.

DOI

10.1212/WNL.0000000000010962

Version

post-print (i.e. final draft post-refereeing with all author corrections and edits)