Health Risk, Functional Markers and Cognitive Status in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT: A Follow-up of vitamin B12 and lipids status is essential in older people, being closely related to non-communicable diseases. Their relationships with cognitive and physical status are not clear. The aim was to analyze the evolution of vitamin B12 and related parameters, lipid and hematological profiles, and their relationships with cognitive and physical status among institutionalized elderly. Sixty residents, ranged from 62 to 99, were evaluated. Biomarkers (vitamin B12 and related parameters, lipid and hematological profiles), functional capacity (handgrip, arm and leg strength), and cognitive status (Mini-Mental State Examination) were evaluated four times at 4-month intervals. At the beginning of the study, 63% and 70% of the sample showed abnormal homocysteine and folate values, res

SUBMITTER: Pedrero-Chamizo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7579099 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature