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  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Public Health

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  • Frailty is a multidimensional health condition associated with aging.
  • Cognitive impairment is a growing concern in aging populations.
  • The interplay between frailty and cognition requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review recent literature (last 12 months) on the relationship between frailty and cognition.
  • To identify current evidence and research gaps in this field.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
  • Fourteen studies published within the last 12 months were included.
  • No randomized controlled trials were identified.

Main Results:

  • Longitudinal studies indicated physical frailty predicts cognitive impairment and dementia incidence.
  • Cross-sectional studies revealed lower cognitive performance in frail individuals.
  • Impaired attention and executive functions were noted in frail individuals; some studies incorporated cognitive measures in frailty definitions.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence largely confirms previous findings, highlighting a lack of robust research.
  • Randomized controlled trials are crucial to explore interventions targeting frailty or cognition.
  • Further research is needed to understand and potentially reverse 'cognitive frailty'.