Cognitive Function, Gait Speed Decline, and Comorbidities: The Health, Aging and Body Composition Study

2007405 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Hal H. Atkinson · Wake Forest University

Caterina Rosano · University of Pittsburgh

Eleanor M. Simonsick · National Institutes of Health

Jeff D. Williamson · Wake Forest University

Cralen Davis · Wake Forest University

Walter T. Ambrosius · Faculty of Public Health

Stephen R. Rapp

Abstract

Global and executive cognitive functions predict declines in gait speed. The association of ECF with gait speed decline is attenuated by comorbid conditions, particularly depression. Elucidation of the mechanisms underlying these associations may point to new pathways for the treatment of physical decline associated with diminished cognitive function.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Effects of Vibration on Health Physical Activity and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 62, Issue 8, pp. 844-850

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/62.8.844

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