Cognitive frailty increases the risk of long-term care dependency in community-dwelling older adults: A nationwide cohort study in South Korea.

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2023)

Cognitive frailty was a significant predictor of LTC initiation among community-dwelling older adults, particularly if they are depressed. Early detection and timely intervention may help to delay LTC initiation in older adults with concurrent cognitive frailty and depression. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; 23: 117-123.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
long term care
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
physical activity
radiation therapy