Balance and cognitive decline in older adults in the cardiovascular health study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have demonstrated an association between gait speed and cognitive function. However, the relationship between balance and cognition remains less well explored. This study examined the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationship of balance and cognitive decline in older adults.

Methods

A cohort of 4,811 adults, aged ≥65 years, participating in the Cardiovascular Health Study was followed for 6 years. Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MSE) and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) were used to measure cognition. Tandem balance measures were used to evaluate balance. Regression models were adjusted for demographics, behavioural and disease factors.

Results

Worse balance was independently associated with worse cognition in cross-sectio

SUBMITTER: Meunier CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8522713 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature