INTEGRATING PREVENTIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES TO SLOW COGNITIVE DECLINE IN OLDER ADULTS
Author(s)
Keerthiga Devi Ramesh Babu, PhD1, Shyamkumar Sriram, MBA, MPH, MSc, PhD, MD2;
1University of north texas, Denton, TX, USA, 2Ohio University, Denton, TX, USA
1University of north texas, Denton, TX, USA, 2Ohio University, Denton, TX, USA
OBJECTIVES: To review peer-reviewed evidence on multidimensional preventive health interventions—physical activity, nutrition, cardiovascular and oral health management—and assess their potential value in slowing cognitive decline and improving aging outcomes.
METHODS: A narrative synthesis of peer-reviewed studies (2010-2024) was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases. Eligible studies examined population-based or intervention models linking preventive health strategies with cognitive outcomes. Findings were analyzed in terms of health impact, cost-effectiveness, and policy relevance.
RESULTS: Integrated preventive programs combining exercise, dietary modification, and chronic disease management reduced cognitive decline risk by 25-35% in longitudinal cohorts. Inclusion of oral and vascular health monitoring strengthened overall systemic health, indirectly supporting cognitive resilience. Economic models estimated substantial healthcare savings through delayed institutionalization and preserved independence.
CONCLUSIONS: A holistic preventive approach addressing physical, mental, and oral-systemic health is vital for mitigating cognitive decline and promoting healthy aging. Embedding these strategies within primary and rehabilitation care frameworks can enhance value-based outcomes and reduce healthcare expenditures.
METHODS: A narrative synthesis of peer-reviewed studies (2010-2024) was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases. Eligible studies examined population-based or intervention models linking preventive health strategies with cognitive outcomes. Findings were analyzed in terms of health impact, cost-effectiveness, and policy relevance.
RESULTS: Integrated preventive programs combining exercise, dietary modification, and chronic disease management reduced cognitive decline risk by 25-35% in longitudinal cohorts. Inclusion of oral and vascular health monitoring strengthened overall systemic health, indirectly supporting cognitive resilience. Economic models estimated substantial healthcare savings through delayed institutionalization and preserved independence.
CONCLUSIONS: A holistic preventive approach addressing physical, mental, and oral-systemic health is vital for mitigating cognitive decline and promoting healthy aging. Embedding these strategies within primary and rehabilitation care frameworks can enhance value-based outcomes and reduce healthcare expenditures.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2026-05, ISPOR 2026, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Value in Health, Volume 29, Issue S6
Code
EPH155
Topic
Epidemiology & Public Health
Topic Subcategory
Public Health
Disease
SDC: Neurological Disorders