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Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 19, No. 4, 559-574 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0898264307304321

Prevalence Estimates and Health-Related Correlates of Cognitive Impairment From a Probability Sample of Community-Residing Latino Elders

Mildred Ramírez, PhD

Hebrew Home for the Aged, Research Division, Riverdale, New York, MilRamirez{at}aol.com

Jeanne A. Teresi, EdD, PhD

Columbia University Stroud Center and Faculty of Medicine, New York City

Douglas Holmes, PhD

Hebrew Home for the Aged, Research Division, Riverdale, New York

Virginia Martínez, BA

Hebrew Home for the Aged, Research Division, Riverdale, New York

Rafael Lantigua, MD

Columbia University, Faculty of Medicine, New York City

Objective: Prevalence estimates of cognitive impairment are provided from a probability sample of Latino elders, mostly Puerto Ricans. A profile of those with cognitive impairment is provided. Predictors of cognitive impairment and the association between depressive symptomatology and cognitive impairment are examined. Method: A prevalence survey was conducted among a community sample of 205 Latino elders in New York City, drawn from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare beneficiary tape files. Results: The prevalence ratio for cognitive impairment using scale-cut scores was 12%; the latent class estimate was .15 (SE = .025; 95% CI = .10—.21). Individuals with cognitive impairment were older; had lower levels of education, income, and acculturation; and reported higher levels of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depressive symptomatology. Discussion: This study resulted in the identification of a cluster of socioeconomic, health, and mental health factors that may influence the functional ability of older Puerto Ricans.

Key Words: Puerto Ricans • Latino • elders • cognitive impairment • depressive symptomatology • health conditions


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