Table 2.
The scores of cognitive functions by economic independence or dependence among older adults a.
| Age (years) | Economic Dependence Group | Cohort1891–1900 | Cohort1901–1910 | Cohort1911–1920 | Cohort1921–1930 | Cohort1931–1940 | Cohort1941–1950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–79 | Economic dependence | 26.1(0.1) | 26.9(0.1) | 27.8(0.1) | |||
| Economic independence | 27.6(0.1) | 28.2(0.0) | 28.6(0.1) | ||||
| 80–89 | Economic dependence | 22.5(0.1) | 23.7(0.1) | 25.1(0.3) | |||
| Economic independence | 25.3(0.2) | 26.2(0.1) | 27.3(0.3) | ||||
| 90–99 | Economic dependence | 17.7(0.1) | 18.8(0.1) | 20.6(0.4) | |||
| Economic independence | 21.5(0.3) | 22.6(0.2) | 23.9(0.6) | ||||
| 100-– | Economic dependence | 13.3(0.2) | 13.6(0.1) | 14.4(0.5) | |||
| Economic independence | 15.6(0.9) | 17.2(0.5) | 17.3(1.7) |
a Data are expressed as scores mean (standard error) of cognitive functions.