The impact of cognitive impairment on the physical ageing process.

Anne-Marie De CockStany PerkisasVeronique VerhoevenMaurits VandewoudeErik FransenRoy Remmen

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2018)

Quantitative gait characteristics, muscle mass and disabilities change along with cognitive impairment, frailty and age. A more rapid physical ageing process accompanies cognitive decline. Therefore, gait characteristics should be age-referenced and studies on gait in older persons should include muscle mass, frailty and cognitive parameters.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
cognitive decline
community dwelling
physical activity
mild cognitive impairment
cerebral palsy
mental health
high resolution
sensitive detection