Functional capacity and obesity reflect the cognitive performance of older adults living in long ‐term care facilities

ConclusionCognitive impairment in the elderly living in long‐term care facilities was more pronounced and frequent in obese individuals. This study also demonstrated that better functional capacity reflects better cognitive performance.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - May 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Karine Gon çalves Damascena, Cristiane Batisti Ferreira, Pâmela Santos Teixeira, Bibiano Madrid, Alexandre Gonçalves, Cláudio Córdova, Otávio Toledo Nóbrega, Aparecido Pimentel Ferreira Tags: Original Article Source Type: research