Do depressive symptoms affect balance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment? Results from the "gait and brain study".

CONCLUSION: Depressive symptoms in individuals with MCI worsened postural stability during both eyes open and eyes closed conditions independently of cognitive function. Significant depressive symptoms may affect balance in MCI populations, potentially increasing the risk of falls. PMID: 29653157 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29653157?dopt=Abstract

Source: Experimental Gerontology - April 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pieruccini-Faria F, Muir-Hunter SW, Montero-Odasso M Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research