SNAP Benefits Linked To Slower Cognitive Decline Among Low-Income Older Adults

Low-income older adults who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) between 2010 and 2020 had a slower rate of cognitive decline in global cognition, memory, and executive function than non-participants, according to a recent study. The findings highlight the potential of food assistance programs to support cognitive health in the aging population, according to the researchers, and point to the need for additional efforts to reduce disparities in cognitive aging across demographic groups. The researchers called for support for public health policies that expand access to programs like SNAP, which helps low-income individuals and families . . .