AARP conducted a study of adults age 40+ to characterize participation in cognitively stimulating activities (CSAs).

Additional interviews were conducted among African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian adults age 40+.

The data is weighted to reflect Current Population Survey and American Community Survey benchmarks.

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For more information, contact Laura Mehegan atLMehegan@aarp.orgor (202) 434-3503.

For media inquiries, contact Greg Phillips atGPhillips@aarp.orgor (202) 434-2544.

Adults 65-plus are at greatest risk.

Brain activity

Doctor reviewing brain scans

Woman whispering in man’s ear

Three-dimensional rendering of firing neurons

Senior man with trumpet

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