Napping characteristics and cognitive performance in older adults

• Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 87 - 96
• Main Authors: Owusu, Jocelynn T., Wennberg, Alexandra M.V., Holingue, Calliope B., Tzuang, Marian, Abeson, Kylie D., Spira, Adam P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Cognition - physiology; Cognitive ability; cognitive function; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dementia; Dementia disorders; Female; Geriatric psychiatry; Humans; Male; Medicin och hälsovetenskap; Memory; Mental Recall - physiology; Motivation; nap; Neuropsychological Tests; Older people; Prospective Studies; sleep; Sleep - physiology; Sleep and wakefulness; Sleep deprivation; Time Factors; cognitive function; sleep; dementia; nap

Objectives To determine the association of napping intention, frequency, and duration with cognition in a nationally‐representative sample of US older adults. Methods We performed a cross‐sectional analysis of community‐dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged ≥65 years from Rounds 3 or 4 (2013‐2014) of...