Factors Influencing Memory Decline in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

This review examines the factors influencing memory decline in older adults. Biological factors, such as neurodegenerative diseases and age-related brain changes, lifestyle factors like physical inactivity and unhealthy diet, and psychological and psychosocial factors including chronic stress and social isolation, all contribute to memory decline. Understanding the interplay between these factors is crucial for developing interventions and strategies to preserve cognitive function in older adults. This review highlights the importance of longitudinal studies, targeted interventions, and personalized approaches for promoting healthy aging and addressing memory decline.