Burn Katherine, Szoeke Cassandra
University of Melbourne, Grattan St, Parkville 3010, VIC, Australia.
University of Melbourne, Grattan St, Parkville 3010, VIC, Australia.
Maturitas. 2015 Feb;80(2):122-5. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.10.017. Epub 2014 Nov 8.
Social engagement is a lifestyle factor that has received much attention in preventative research. Numerous studies in the current literature have argued the importance of social engagement in ageing, particularly for cognitive health. One key example of social engagement in later life is the role of a grandparent. This role promotes a socially active lifestyle that may be beneficial to cognitive ageing. Recent research has found that spending some time with grandchildren is beneficial; however, the pressures and responsibilities characteristic of this role should also be taken into consideration, as they may have opposing effects on cognitive health. Given the current popularity of grandparenting as a form of childcare, the interests of the grandparents and the impact on ageing health need to be carefully considered.
社交参与是一种生活方式因素，在预防研究中备受关注。当前文献中的大量研究都强调了社交参与在老龄化过程中的重要性，尤其是对认知健康的重要性。晚年社交参与的一个关键例子是祖父母的角色。这个角色促进了一种社交活跃的生活方式，这可能有利于认知老龄化。最近的研究发现，花些时间和孙辈在一起是有益的；然而，这个角色所特有的压力和责任也应予以考虑，因为它们可能对认知健康产生相反的影响。鉴于当前祖父母育儿这种育儿形式很普遍，祖父母的利益以及对老年健康的影响都需要仔细考量。
