Dual Decline in Gait Speed and Cognition Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
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Decline in both gait speed and cognition, particularly memory, is linked to an increased risk for dementia, new research suggests. In a large study of more than 16,000 participants, such dual decline was associated with a significantly higher risk for dementia than either gait-only or cognitive-only decline. The results underline the importance of adding gait speed measures to dementia screening assessments, researchers note.
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@aishadipta Measuring gait speed is really simple, cheap, and quick; and the test can be used in the clinic along with a cognitive screen to see if someone has a risk of dementia