Relationships between physical frailty and cognitive decline over 8 years: A longitudinal study among community-dwelling older Chinese immigrants.

Fengyan Tang, Qingqing Yin, Wendi Da, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh. 2318 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

To examine patterns of physical frailty changes, their sociocultural correlates, and associations with initial cognitive functioning and cognitive decline over an eight-year observation period among community-dwelling older Chinese immigrants.

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Research summary

The paper claims that changes in physical frailty are associated with cognitive decline over an eight-year period among older Chinese immigrants. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between physical and cognitive health in aging populations, which can inform interventions aimed at improving longevity and quality of life in older adults.

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