Balance, Strength, and Risk of Dementia: Findings From the Health and Retirement Study and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
Yannick StephanAngelina R SutinMartina LuchettiDamaris AschwandenSelin KarakoseAntonio TerraccianoPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)
Similar to gait speed, measures of balance and strength are associated with a higher risk of incident dementia. The findings have implications for clinical practice, given that these routinely used geriatric assessment tools are similarly related to dementia risk.