Association Between Visuospatial Ability and Vestibular Function in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the relationship between vestibular loss associated with aging and age-related decline in visuospatial function.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis within a prospective cohort study.

Setting

Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA).

Participants

Community-dwelling BLSA participants with a mean age of 72 (range 26-91) (N = 183).

Measurements

Vestibular function was measured using vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials. Visuospatial cognitive tests included Card Rotations, Purdue Pegboard, Benton Visual Retention Test, and Trail-Making Test Parts A and B. Tests of executive function, memory, and attention were also considered.

Results

Participants underwent vestibular and cognitive function testing. In multiple linear regre

SUBMITTER: Bigelow RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4883683 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature