Experiences of Discrimination on Cognitive Function and Aging among the Oldest Old: LifeAfter90 (LA90) Study

Discrimination is a primary cause of health inequities, and racial/ethnic disparities in dementia are well documented. However, it is unclear whether longevity into old age indicates overcoming discriminatory experiences. Using data from the LifeAfter90 (LA90) Study, we examined the impact of major lifetime discrimination on cognitive function and decline in those 90+.