Motor Function Is Associated With Incident Disability in Older African Americans

Conclusions: Better motor function in older African Americans is associated with a decreased risk of developing disability. Moreover, the association of motor function and disability is stronger in individuals with better cognitive function.

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Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - April 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Buchman, A. S., Wilson, R. S., Yu, L., Boyle, P. A., Bennett, D. A., Barnes, L. L. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research