Table 3.
Relation of age and education to composite measures of function in different cognitive domains*
| Cognitive Domain | Model Term | Estimated Slope | (SE) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episodic memory | Age | −0.033 | 0.010 | 0.002 |
| Education | 0.071 | 0.022 | 0.002 | |
| Semantic memory | Age | −0.030 | 0.012 | 0.013 |
| Education | 0.078 | 0.025 | 0.002 | |
| Working memory | Age | −0.160 | 0.012 | 0.198 |
| Education | 0.057 | 0.028 | 0.042 | |
| Perceptual speed | Age | −0.026 | 0.012 | 0.026 |
| Education | 0.064 | 0.025 | 0.013 | |
| Visuospatial ability | Age | −0.022 | 0.292 | 0.128 |
| Education | 0.080 | 0.031 | 0.011 |
*
From separate linear regression models adjusted for sex.