Fear of falling: A manifestation of executive dysfunction?

G M E E Geeske PeetersJoanne FeeneyDaniel CareySean KennellyRose Anne Kenny

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)

FoF may be an indicator of decline in domains of cognitive functioning, particularly those related to executive function and processing speed. However, studies with longer follow-up and/or higher average age are required to confirm this.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
working memory
case control
prefrontal cortex