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Executive Function and Physical Function Among Community-Dwelling Egyptian Older Adults
Salma M S El Said1, Nermien N Adly1, Samia A Abdul-Rahman1
1Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease : JAD
|March 15, 2021
Summary
Good physical function, including handgrip strength and the Timed Up-and-Go test, is linked to better executive function in older adults. This association is stronger in men.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- The link between physical function and cognitive decline is debated, often focusing on global cognition rather than specific functions.
- Understanding these associations and preventive factors is crucial for addressing cognitive decline in aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between physical function (handgrip strength and Timed Up-and-Go test) and executive function (Clock Drawing Test) in community-dwelling Egyptian elderly.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study included 136 Egyptian elderly (≥55 years) from social clubs in Cairo.
- Physical function was assessed using handgrip strength (HGS) and the Timed Up-and-Go test (TUGT).
- Executive function was evaluated using the Clock Drawing Test (CDT).
Main Results:
- Higher CDT scores were significantly associated with better HGS and lower TUGT.
- These associations remained significant after adjusting for various demographic and health factors.
- The link between physical function and executive function was stronger in men than in women.
Conclusions:
- A strong association exists between physical function (HGS, TUGT) and executive function (CDT) in the studied elderly population.
- Improved physical function correlates with better executive function.
- The findings highlight a potential gender difference in this relationship.
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