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Grandparents' Caregiving Boosts Cognitive Health, Study Finds

2/3/2026

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Grandparents who provide childcare for their grandchildren show better cognitive health, according to a Tilburg University study of 2,900 participants aged 50 and older.
Caregiving activities improve memory and verbal fluency regardless of frequency or type, per Flavia Chereches of Tilburg University.
The study notes that engaging in caregiving fosters social connections and mental stimulation, which support healthy aging.

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Grandparents who provide childcare for their grandchildren show better cognitive health, according to a Tilburg University study of 2,900 participants aged 50 and older.
Caregiving activities improve memory and verbal fluency regardless of frequency or type, per Flavia Chereches of Tilburg University.
The study notes that engaging in caregiving fosters social connections and mental stimulation, which support healthy aging.