Aging, the Central Nervous System, and Mobility in Older Adults: Interventions
Author(s) -
Vijay R. Varma,
Jeffrey M. Hausdorff,
Stephanie A. Studenski,
Caterina Rosano,
Richard Camicioli,
Neil B. Alexander,
Wen Chen,
Lewis A. Lipsitz,
Michelle C. Carlson
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology series a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.134
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/glw080
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , gerontology , multidisciplinary approach , cognition , psychology , medicine , neuroscience , psychiatry , social science , sociology
Research suggests that the central nervous system (CNS) and mobility are closely linked. CNS-mediated mobility impairment may represent a potentially new and prevalent syndrome within the older adult populations. Interventions targeting this group may have the potential to improve mobility and cognition and prevent disability.
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