Mild cognitive impairment as a predictor of falls in community-dwelling older people
Objective Incidence of falls in people with cognitive impairment with or without a formal
diagnosis of dementia is estimated to be twice that of cognitively intact older adults. This
study aimed to investigate whether mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is associated with falls in
older people. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Community sample, Sydney Memory
and Ageing Study. Participants A total of 419 nondemented community-dwelling adults, age
70–90 years. Measurements A comprehensive neuropsychological test battery measuring …
diagnosis of dementia is estimated to be twice that of cognitively intact older adults. This
study aimed to investigate whether mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is associated with falls in
older people. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Community sample, Sydney Memory
and Ageing Study. Participants A total of 419 nondemented community-dwelling adults, age
70–90 years. Measurements A comprehensive neuropsychological test battery measuring …
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