The longitudinal associations between change in physical activity and cognitive functioning in older adults with chronic illness (es).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity (PA) is potentially beneficial for age-related cognitive decline. Although moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is mostly advised, older adults with chronic illnesses might benefit more from light physical activity (LPA), as they suffer from mobility problems, pain, and fatigue, limiting high-intensity PA. Therefore, the longitudinal association between change in LPA and MVPA and the change in cognitive functioning (CF) is investigated in older adults with chronic illnesses.

Methods

In total 432 older adults (mean age 73.7 [±6.1] years; 46.8% female) with at least one chronic illness participated in this longitudinal observational study. Longitudinal associations between accelerometer-assessed change in PA (LPA and MVPA) and chan

SUBMITTER: Volders E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8418733 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature