“…Women, who are apparently better suited to multiple roles than men, may not adequately buffer lost roles after retirement (Gyasi et al, 2019; Rafael et al, 2021; Tan et al, 2019) and focus on those in which they feel more responsibility (such as grandmothers and caregivers), which could cause opposite effects on cognitive health (Burn & Szoeke, 2015; Jutras & Veilleux, 1991) (Table 3, rows 13–15). Participating in more activities and interests is related to a better adaptation to the aging process due to the increase in cognitive reserve that each new activity and role produces (Clare et al, 2017; Gulley et al, 2011; Kielhofner, 2007; Kim et al, 2021; Mao et al, 2020; Oakley et al, 1986; Zhu et al, 2017).…”