Immigrant generational status, late-life social support and mental well-being, and cognitive change in the Kaiser Healthy Aging and Life Experiences cohort

BMJ Public Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Chelsea Kuiper, Joya Deb Lucky, Kazi Sabrina Haq, Shelli Vodovozov, Oanh L. Meyer, M. Maria Glymour, Paola Gilsanz, Rachel A. Whitmer, Rachel L. Peterson
DOI: 10.1136/bmjph-2025-004141
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References: 28

Abstract

Background: Little is known about the protective effects of social support and mental well-being for late-life cognition among different immigrant generations. Methods: Kaiser Healthy Aging and Diverse Life Experiences participants were categorised as 1st-generation arriving age

Fields of Study & Subjects

Migration Health and Trauma Health disparities and outcomes Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Public Health
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
e004141–e004141
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN