Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 8, 2025

The rising prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults poses a significant public health challenge. While wooden toys are traditionally regarded as tools for stimulation, research on their potential relationship with function in remains limited. This study aims to explore the association between engagement and adults. A cross-sectional was conducted May 2023, involving 387 aged 60-94 years from Yunhe County, Zhejiang Province, China. Both bivariate analysis multivariable linear regression were performed assess toy function. Among participants, 22.2% reported having experience toys. Older who played regularly or occasionally demonstrated significantly better performance compared those had never played. Importantly, frequency varied across age groups. Specifically, 60-64 engaged scored higher than did not. Similarly, participants 65-69 also exhibited superior scores. Multivariable confirmed that participation activities positively associated (B = 0.86, 95% CI: 0.14-1.57 MMSE model; B 0.99, 0.16-1.83 MoCA model). highlights positive emerged critical factor this relationship, levels linked outcomes. These findings offer valuable insights developing strategies policies prevent slow decline aging populations. Promoting simple, accessible such playing may serve an effective intervention enhance

Language: Английский