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  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and physical frailty are independent risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia.
  • The coexistence of SCD and physical frailty in older adults warrants investigation for synergistic effects on cognitive decline.
  • Understanding the combined impact of SCD and frailty is crucial for dementia prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if older adults with co-occurring SCD and physical frailty have a higher incidence of cognitive impairment and dementia over 10 years.
  • To compare the risk of cognitive decline in individuals with combined SCD and frailty versus those with only one condition or neither.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized six waves of Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data (2010-2020) from 4,643 participants aged ≥65.
  • Categorized participants into four groups: co-existing SCD and frailty, SCD only, frailty only, and healthy.
  • Employed discrete-time survival analysis to assess the association between group status and cognitive impairment/dementia incidence.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with co-existing SCD and physical frailty showed significantly higher odds of cognitive impairment (OR: 1.62) and dementia (OR: 1.99) compared to healthy controls.
  • The combined condition also presented higher risks compared to having only SCD or only physical frailty.
  • Specific odds ratios indicated increased risk for cognitive impairment (vs. SCD only: OR 1.34; vs. frailty only: OR 1.21) and dementia (vs. SCD only: OR 1.63; vs. frailty only: OR 1.41).

Conclusions:

  • Co-existing subjective cognitive decline and physical frailty significantly elevate the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
  • Identifying individuals with both conditions is key for targeted early interventions aimed at dementia prevention.
  • This research underscores the importance of assessing both cognitive and physical health in older adults to predict and mitigate dementia risk.