The benefits of a sense of purpose in life for healthier cognitive aging

Abstract

The recent findings reported by Pfund and colleagues (2022) point to the importance of a sense of purpose in life for healthier cognitive aging outcomes.Specifically, Pfund and colleagues report that in a diverse sample of 595 older adults, a greater sense of purpose is associated with fewer self-reported cognitive complaints as measured by the AD8, a frequently used screening tool for dementia.Such subjective perceptions of cognition are important because not only are they burdensome for individuals, but they predict risk of future objective cognitive impairments.These findings show the relevance of purpose for this cognitive outcome, which fits more broadly with the burgeoning literature on sense of purpose and healthier cognitive aging outcomes across the lifespan.

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