[The effect of physical health and functional status on cognitive functions in women aged 55-64 years old.]

Cognitive impairment is one of the most common causes of reduced quality of life in older people. The aim of the study to evaluate impact of functional status, physical health and cognitive functions in women aged 55-64 years old. The study included 250 women aged 55-64 years (mean age 59,3±2,9 years). Socio-demographic and economic factors, functional and cognitive status were analyzed, the presence and prevalence of geriatric syndromes and their association with social, demographic and economic characteristics, risk factors for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases were studied. The prevalence of cognitive impairments was independently associated with education level, low income of patients, diabetes mellitus, glomerular filtration rate, and vertebral artery diameter. In this case, the level of education was a protective factor.