ReviewFrontiers in aging neuroscience2014
Neuropsychological mechanisms of falls in older adults.
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- Proof of Concept of Novel Visuo-Spatial-Motor Fall Prevention Training for Old People.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Disorders and Co-Morbidities in the Care of the Older Person.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- A Longitudinal Investigation of Falls and Motor Vehicle Crashes in Older Drivers.Journal of aging and health · 2020Article
- Correlation of the Korean Version of Falls Efficacy Scale-International With Quantitative Balance and Gait Parameters Through Exercise Program in Elderly Men.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2019Article
- Interpreting Prefrontal Recruitment During Walking After Stroke: Influence of Individual Differences in Mobility and Cognitive Function.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2019Article
- Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: Predictor of Dementia and Age-Related Negative Outcomes.Frontiers in medicine · 2017Review
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- Dual-task and electrophysiological markers of executive cognitive processing in older adult gait and fall-risk.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2015Article
- Table tennis experience enhances motor control in older adults: Insights into sensorimotor-related cortical connectivity.International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHPArticle
- A case of craniopharyngioma presenting as rapidly progressive dementia.Indian journal of psychiatryArticle
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Abstract
Falls, a common cause of injury among older adults, have become increasingly prevalent. As the world's population ages, the increase in-and the prevalence of-falls among older people makes this a serious and compelling societal and healthcare issue. Physical weakness is a critical predictor in falling. While considerable research has examined this relationship, comprehensive reviews of neuropsychological predictors of falls have been lacking. In this paper, we examine and discuss current studies of the neuropsychological predictors of falls in older adults, as related to sporting and non-sporting contexts. By integrating the existing evidence, we propose that brain aging is an important precursor of the increased risk of falls in older adults. Brain aging disrupts the neural integrity of motor outputs and reduces neuropsychological abilities. Older adults may shift from unconscious movement control to more conscious or attentive motor control. Increased understanding of the causes of falls will afford opportunities to reduce their incidence, reduce consequent injuries, improve overall well-being and quality of life, and possibly to prolong life.
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