Hearing and Mobility in Aging-The Moderating Role of Neuropsychological Function.

Daniel A PupoBrent J SmallJennifer A DealNicole M ArmstrongEleanor M SimonsickSusan M ResnickFrank R LinLuigi Ferruci Qu Tian

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)

Impaired hearing more strongly relates to poor mobility among those with compromised neuropsychological performance, especially manual dexterity reflecting the motor-cognitive interface and sensorimotor function, than those with preserved neuropsychological performance. Future longitudinal studies are needed to test whether hearing impairment more strongly predicts mobility decline over time in older persons with compromised neuropsychological function.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
hearing loss
physical activity
cross sectional
functional connectivity
current status
social support
middle aged
community dwelling
case control