Assessment of Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Through Elderly Adults

We summarize here the studies examining the association between thyroid function and cognitive performance from an aging perspective. The available data suggest that there may be a continuum in which cognitive dysfunction can result from increased or decreased concentrations of thyroid hormones. Clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism as well as hyperthyroidism in middle-aged and elderly adults are both associated with decreased cognitive functioning, especially memory, visuospatial organization, attention, and reaction time. Mild variations of thyroid function, even within normal limits, can have significant consequences for cognitive function in the elderly. Different cognitive deficits possibly related to thyroid failure do not necessarily follow a consistent pattern, and L-thyroxine treatment may not always completely restore normal functioning in patients with hypothyroidism. There is little or no consensus in the literature regarding how thyroid function is associated with cognitive performance in the elderly.

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Asthma Control and Cognitive Function in a Cohort of Elderly Adults

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ◽

10.1111/jgs.13350 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 63 (4) ◽

pp. 684-691 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Maile Ray ◽

Mary Sano ◽

Juan P. Wisnivesky ◽

Michael S. Wolf ◽

Alex D. Federman

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Function ◽

Asthma Control ◽

Elderly Adults

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The effect of a multicomponent exercise program on cognitive function and functional ability in community dwelling older adults

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11i1.1793 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 109-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Haripriya S ◽

Dhanesh Kumar K U ◽

Sanjay Eapen Samuel ◽

Ajith S

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Function ◽

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Daily Living ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Elderly Adults ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Significant Difference

Normal aging results in alterations in the structure and function of the brain, causing impairment in cognitive function and dependency in performing activities of daily living. A multicomponent physical activity program has been recommended to maintain physical and cognitive function in elderly individuals. The present study aimed at measuring the effect of such an exercise program on the cognitive function and activities of daily living(ADL) function in community dwelling elderly individuals. 52 elderly adults living in the community and ambulating independently were selected purposively and underwent a 10-week multi-component exercise program which included aerobic exercise, strength training, balance exercises and functional training. The participants were assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Barthel Index(BI) at baseline and every two weeks up till 10 weeks. The data obtained was analysed usind descriptive statistics and t-test for finding the effect of the intervention program on the outcome measures. The results showed a significant difference in the pre- to post-intervention scores of both the outcome measures. A multicomponent exercise program was seen to be effective in improving the cognitive function and level of ADL activity in community dwelling elderly individuals. Such an exercise program should be recommended to all elderly adults in order to maintain their cognitive and overall functioning and to improve their productivity.

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