The Grip Strength Loss Rate and the Subsequent Cognitive Decline Rate in Older Adults: The Moderating Role of Social Isolation.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Accumulating evidence suggests that low grip strength (GS) is associated with a faster cognitive decline, but most previous studies have measured GS at a single time point, ignoring changes in GS. We aimed to explore the association of the GS loss rate with the sequent cognitive decline, as well as the moderating role of social isolation in older adults.

Research design and methods

Data were from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Absolute and relative GS loss rates were calculated as the annual losses from Wave 2 (2004-05) to Wave 4 (2008-09). Participants were divided into 3 groups according to the tertiles of GS loss rates. Linear mixed models were used to assess the association of the GS loss rate during Waves 2-4 with the cognitive decli

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322675 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature