Sense of purpose in life and healthier cognitive aging

Individuals with a greater sense of purpose maintain better cognitive function and have lower dementia risk. We review evidence linking purpose in life to healthier cognitive aging across adulthood and diverse demographic groups. Experimental work is now needed to test causal mechanisms to evaluate the utility of purpose as an intervention target.

Automated summary

Individuals with a greater sense of purpose exhibit better cognitive function and lower risk of dementia. Evidence suggests a link between purpose in life and healthier cognitive aging across diverse demographic groups. Experimental research is required to explore causal mechanisms and assess the effectiveness of purpose as an intervention target.