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Magdalena I Tolea¹, James E Galvin

¹Department of Integrated Medical Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.

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Lower-extremity mobility dysfunction, particularly mobility limitation, is linked to poorer cognitive performance in older adults. This association suggests early mobility screening can identify risks for cognitive decline and inform interventions.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Neuroscience
Public Health

Background:

Mobility and cognitive function are crucial for independence in older adults.
Understanding the bidirectional relationship between mobility and cognition is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association and directionality between mobility impairments and cognitive performance in a diverse community-dwelling older adult sample.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional analysis of 327 adults (mean age 68.9 years).
Categorization of participants based on mobility status: no dysfunction, upper-extremity (UE) impairment, lower-extremity (LE) impairment, or mobility limitation (both UE and LE impairments).
Hierarchical linear regression and bootstrapping mediation analysis adjusted for sociodemographic, health, and mood factors.

Main Results:

Lower-extremity (LE) impairment (Est.=-2.95) and mobility limitation (Est.=-3.78) were significantly associated with poorer global cognitive performance.
Upper-extremity (UE) impairment did not show a significant association with cognitive performance (Est.=-1.43).
Mediation analysis suggested a bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and mobility.

Conclusions:

A dose-response relationship exists: increased mobility dysfunction correlates with a higher likelihood of poor cognition.
Lower-extremity (LE) impairments may serve as earlier indicators of cognitive status decline than upper-extremity (UE) impairments.
Screening for mobility dysfunction, especially LE impairments, in older adults can facilitate early detection of cognitive impairment and guide preventive interventions.