About this Research Topic
The rapid growth of the aging population is related with prevalent age-related cognitive impairments usually associated with problems in quality of life and increased cost of healthcare. Older adults with neurocognitive disorders have been identified as having a high risk of falling. Nonetheless, the relationship of neurocognitive disorders with physical function has been poorly studied.
Currently there are numerous studies that have analyzed the association between the cognitive status in with physical function in older people. In addition, relationship said cognitive status with serious problems such as sarcopenia and the risk of falls. In this line, there are RCTs that are being offered that have demonstrated efficacy on physical and cognitive improvement in older people, such as multicomponent exercise programs, qigong training, and resistance exercise programs.
This Research Topic will focus on the current state of knowledge on the links between cognitive impairment and physical function in older adults. New research papers, reviews, case reports and conference papers are welcome. Papers dealing with new approaches to cognitive status and physical function management are also welcome. Other manuscript types accepted include methodological papers, position papers, brief reports and commentaries.
Potential areas of interest may include, but are not limited to:
• Exercise programs
• Elderly
• Cognitive impairment and physical function
We encourage the submission of different article types to this collection, especially reviews, mini-reviews, and original research papers.
Even though abstract submission is not mandatory, we encourage all interested researchers to submit an abstract before submitting their manuscript. Abstracts do not have to coincide with the final abstract of the manuscripts.
Please note that the Aging and Public Health section adheres to The Gerontological Society of America Reframing Aging Journal Manuscript Guidelines advice against ageist language. For example, the guidelines emphasize to support a more inclusive image of aging. Terms such as “older adult,” “older persons,” or “older people” are the preferred terms for describing individuals aged 65 years and older as opposed to “seniors,” “the elderly,” and “the aged.” Use of this recommended language will be a criteria for acceptance and you can view an example of these guidelines here.
Currently there are numerous studies that have analyzed the association between the cognitive status in with physical function in older people. In addition, relationship said cognitive status with serious problems such as sarcopenia and the risk of falls. In this line, there are RCTs that are being offered that have demonstrated efficacy on physical and cognitive improvement in older people, such as multicomponent exercise programs, qigong training, and resistance exercise programs.
This Research Topic will focus on the current state of knowledge on the links between cognitive impairment and physical function in older adults. New research papers, reviews, case reports and conference papers are welcome. Papers dealing with new approaches to cognitive status and physical function management are also welcome. Other manuscript types accepted include methodological papers, position papers, brief reports and commentaries.
Potential areas of interest may include, but are not limited to:
• Exercise programs
• Elderly
• Cognitive impairment and physical function
We encourage the submission of different article types to this collection, especially reviews, mini-reviews, and original research papers.
Even though abstract submission is not mandatory, we encourage all interested researchers to submit an abstract before submitting their manuscript. Abstracts do not have to coincide with the final abstract of the manuscripts.
Please note that the Aging and Public Health section adheres to The Gerontological Society of America Reframing Aging Journal Manuscript Guidelines advice against ageist language. For example, the guidelines emphasize to support a more inclusive image of aging. Terms such as “older adult,” “older persons,” or “older people” are the preferred terms for describing individuals aged 65 years and older as opposed to “seniors,” “the elderly,” and “the aged.” Use of this recommended language will be a criteria for acceptance and you can view an example of these guidelines here.
Keywords: exercise programs, elderly, cognition, cognitive impairment, aging
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