Deterioro cognitivo frente al envejecimiento saludable en adultos mayores jubilados.

Abstract

Implementing or introducing preventive strategies, such as the healthy aging plan, enables to increase the style, mode, and quality of life for a longer time, thus avoiding not only the detrimental effects on the cognition of older adults but also various chronic pathologies that aggravate their performance. Highlighting that, worldwide, the increase in life expectancy is an issue that is currently considered due to the existence of risk factors that directly affect the well-being of older adults, such as age linked to the lack of physical and mental activities or the presence of diseases, which increase the risk of developing cognitive impairment. Retirement is also considered a crucial stage of change and biopsychosocial adaptation of individuals in their living conditions. Objective: To determine cognitive impairment versus healthy aging in retired older adults. Methodology: Documentary review and bibliographic research with a qualitative methodological approach of descriptive scope. Results: The implementation of a healthy aging plan in retired older adults and even at younger ages was corroborated by the remarkable benefit against cognitive impairment. Conclusion: It highlighted the importance of conducting further studies focused on the healthy aging plan as part of treatment and prevention against mild cognitive impairment, which is becoming increasingly prevalent due to increased life expectancy and the growing number of older adults.