Association of Cognitive Performance with Frailty in Older Individuals with Cognitive Complaints.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Frailty is a risk factor for poor cognitive performance in older adults. However, few studies have evaluated the association of cognitive performance with frailty in a low- to middle-income country (LMIC). This study aimed to investigate an association between cognitive performance and frailty in older adults with memory complaints in Brazil. Secondarily, we aim to assess an association of cognitive performance with gait speed and grip strength.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Outpatient service from a LMIC.

Participants

Older adults with memory complaints reported by the participants, their proxies, or their physicians.

Measurements

Frailty was evaluated using the Cardiovascular Health Study criteria. A neuropsychological battery evalua

SUBMITTER: Lin SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12275550 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature