Longitudinal Changes in Dual Decline in Memory and Gait Speed Association with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Findings from the National Social Life,Health,and Aging Project
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Longitudinal Changes in Dual Decline in Memory and Gait Speed Association with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Findings from the National Social Life,Health,and Aging Project
Objective: We investigated the association between dual decline (DD) (loss of memory and gait speed) and the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) degeneration in older adults. Methods: Data were drawn from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) reflecting changes over 5 years. This study used the NSHAP data set wave 2 (2010–2011, N = 3196) and wave 3 (2015–2016, N = 4377). Results: Data from 1640 participants were retrieved. There were 601 people with DD and 1039 people without-DD. The DD group had a 28.4% (95% CI = 1.013–1.626) greater risk of degrading in IADL than the without-DD group (odds ratio = 1.284, p < .05). Conclusion: Current research can be used when establishing intervention programs or policies that can prevent IADL degradation through simple memory training and walking activities for older adults living in the community.
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