Racial Differences in Older Adult's Mental Health and Cognitive Symptomatology: Identifying Subgroups Using Multiple-Group Latent Class Analysis.

Little is known on the potential racial differences in latent subgroup membership based on mental health and cognitive symptomatology among older adults. This is a secondary data analysis of Wave 2 data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project ( Class 1: "Severe Cognition & Mild-Moderate Mood Impaired," Class 2: "Moderate Cognition & Mood Impaired," and Class 3: "Mild Cognition Impaired & Healthy Mood" were identified. Black older adults were more likely to be in Class 1 while White older adults were more likely to be in Class 2 and Class 3. Clinicians need to provide culturally-sensitive care when assessing and treating symptoms across different racial groups.

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