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Mild Cognitive Impairment & Falls: What you need to know
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@jmusgravept discusses the relationship between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and falls in older adults. He explores a study titled "Perturbation-Based Dual-Task Assessment in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment," highlighting how cognitive decline affects dual-tasking abilities and balance performance. Jeff emphasizes the concept of cognitive reserve, comparing it to physical reserve, and explains how cognitive load during tasks such as walking and conversing can increase fall risk. Jeff aims to shed light on the critical impact of cognitive function on the safety and mobility of older adults. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1384582 Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!
798 episode
Manage episode 462099178 series 2982132
@jmusgravept discusses the relationship between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and falls in older adults. He explores a study titled "Perturbation-Based Dual-Task Assessment in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment," highlighting how cognitive decline affects dual-tasking abilities and balance performance. Jeff emphasizes the concept of cognitive reserve, comparing it to physical reserve, and explains how cognitive load during tasks such as walking and conversing can increase fall risk. Jeff aims to shed light on the critical impact of cognitive function on the safety and mobility of older adults. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1384582 Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!
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