Association between sensory impairment and cognitive frailty among older people: Evidence from four nationwide cohort studies.

Xiaoming Zhang, Rui Zeng, Aizhang Zhu, Fayi Xie, Dongmei Ye, Lihuan Chen, Yi Xiao, Ke Zhu, Tenghui Fan, Wan Zhu, Zhigang Wu, Mengxia Shi, Yuxu Huang, Jiahui Bian, Shixuan Wang, Ziyun Lv, Ruzhao Chen, Yufei Zeng, Jiang Wang, Qingli Dou, Wenwu Zhang

Department of Emergency, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.Department of Emergency, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Sensory impairment, including hearing and vision impairment, are prevalent in older adults and may significantly contribute to cognitive frailty. However, the longitudinal association between sensory impairment and cognitive frailty has not been fully explored. The aim of our study was to examine such associations in four nationally representative cohorts to inform strategies for preventing cognitive frailty and promoting healthy aging.

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Research summary

The paper claims that sensory impairment is longitudinally associated with cognitive frailty in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores factors contributing to cognitive decline, which is a significant aspect of aging and longevity.

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