Gait Disorder in a Cohort of Patients With Mild and Moderate Alzheimers Disease

This study has important implications for public health and clinical practice. This study and previous studies have reported that abnormal gait predicts greater risk of falls, dementia, institutionalization, and death. The high prevalence and incidence of abnormal gait and its association with multiple adverse outcomes in older adults require urgent attention. Our results allow us to identify the risk factors.

Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - April 19, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Castrillo, A., Olmos, L. M. G., Rodriguez, F., Duarte, J. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research