Cognitive Function as a Predictor of Major Mobility Disability in Older Adults: Results From the LIFE Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Many cross-sectional studies have confirmed a link between gait speed and cognitive function. However, it is unknown whether cognitive function plays a role in the onset of major mobility disability (MMD) and if the effects are independent of physical function. This study examined cognitive and physical function as predictors of MMD across an average of 2.6 years of follow-up in community-dwelling older adults with compromised mobility.

Research design and method

Data were collected from 1,635 participants in the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study ages 70-89 years free of MMD at baseline. MMD was assessed every 6 months and defined as the inability to walk 400 m in ≤15 min without assistance or sitting. Cognitive functi

SUBMITTER: Handing EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6499408 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature