Research progress and nursing inspiration on the relationship between social activities and cognitive function in older adults

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.02.019

Abstract

Abstract:

With the increasing aging of the population in China，the problem of cognitive decline with age is becoming more prominent，and how to move forward to maintain and improve cognitive function in older adults has become an important research topic. Active participation in social activities has a protective effect on cognitive function in older adults. This paper summarizes the concepts of social activities，relationships with cognitive function，and strategies for promoting interventions. The corresponding nursing inspirations were proposed，aiming to provide new perspectives for improving cognitive function in older adults.

Key words: Social Activities, Cognitive Function, Aged, Nursing Care, Review

摘要：

随着我国人口老龄化形势不断加剧，老年人认知功能问题日益凸显，如何关口前移维持和改善老年人认知功能成为重要的研究课题。积极参与社交活动对老年人的认知功能具有一定的保护作用。该文对社交活动进行了概述、阐明了社交活动与认知功能的关系及通过加强老年人社交活动提升认知功能的干预策略等内容，并提出了相应的护理启示，以期为老年人认知功能的改善提供新视角。

关键词: 社交活动, 认知功能, 老年人, 护理, 综述

HAO Yuqing, HU Huixiu, ZHAO Yajie, GAO Jie, LUO Huanhuan, SUN Chao. Research progress and nursing inspiration on the relationship between social activities and cognitive function in older adults[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2025, 60(2): 251-256.

郝雨晴, 胡慧秀, 赵雅洁, 高杰, 罗欢欢, 孙超. 老年人社交活动与认知功能关系的研究进展及护理启示[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2025, 60(2): 251-256.

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