Is cognitive impairment associated with higher risk of falls and subsequent physical dependency? A nationwide longitudinal study in China
Cognitive impairment significantly increases the risk of falls and subsequent physical dependency in older adults, adversely affecting late-life quality and placing substantial burdens on family caregivers. Targeted interventions to prevent falls and mitigate dependency in this vulnerable population are urgently needed.
Authors
- Mingzhi Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2098-8082)
- Yuling Jiang
- Longbing Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2462-2421)
- Wenjian Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8838-0962)
- Shaojie Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7203-2488)
- Yutong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5819-3787)
- Jing Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2052-3875)
- Yang Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9778-5305)
- Zhao Yun
- Z Yu
- Yanyan Zhao
- Jing Li
- Yifei Wu
- Yao Yao
- Jie Zhang
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- Beijing Geriatric Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_102679
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00