Increased Social Support Reduces the Incidence of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) is a predementia syndrome characterized by slow gait and cognitive complaint. The relationship between MCR and social support-a potentially modifiable risk factor of dementia-is currently unknown. The current study aimed to determine whether MCR incidence varies as a function of social support in aging.

Research design and methods

We examined MCR incidence in 506 community-dwelling older adults (M Age 76.59; 57.3% female) without MCR or dementia at baseline. We quantified perceived levels of social support with the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey, incorporating four different categories of support: (a) emotional/informational support, (b) tangible support, (c) affectionate support, and (d

SUBMITTER: Felix N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9447853 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature