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  • Neuroscience
  • Kinesiology

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  • Many older adults experience difficulties with daily activities, often linked to cognitive decline.
  • Assessing cognitive status in aging populations is crucial for understanding functional capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between cognitive status and physical functioning in older adults.
  • To explore how memory function relates to objective measures of physical performance.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy-six older adults were divided into normal memory function (NM) and poor memory function (PM) groups.
  • Physical function was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and peak velocity during a sit-to-stand task.
  • Walking velocity under single-task and dual-task conditions was measured.

Main Results:

  • Participants with normal memory function (NM) demonstrated significantly higher physical function scores (SPPB) and peak velocity compared to the poor memory function (PM) group.
  • Dual-task walking velocities were substantially slower in the PM group compared to the NM group.
  • Significant positive correlations were observed between memory measures and physical function, particularly peak and average velocity.

Conclusions:

  • A positive relationship exists between cognitive status and physical functioning in older adults.
  • Cognitive function, specifically memory, appears to be associated with physical performance metrics.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms connecting physical and cognitive function in aging.