Association of empty nest and group activity with cognitive impairment in Chinese older adults: A cross-sectional study

Of the 10,349 participants aged 60 and over, empty nest women were less likely to have cognitive impairment than their non-empty nest counterparts.

• No overall association was found between empty nest status and cognitive impairment among all participants.
• Women living in empty nests had lower odds of cognitive impairment compared to those not living in empty nests.
• Elders who participated in group activities had significantly lower odds of cognitive impairment compared to those who did not engage in such activities.
• This association between group activity participation and reduced cognitive impairment remained significant for individuals aged 60 to 69.

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