The Synergy of Cognitive Impairment and Physical Frailty on Fall Risk in Older Adults: A Memory Clinic‐Based Study

Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2026

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Authors: Shinichiro Maeshima, Aiko Osawa, Naoki Itoh, Hiroyasu Akatsu, Hidenori Arai
DOI: 10.1111/ggi.70451
Cited by: 2
References: 5

Abstract

Fall risk was highest in older adults with coexisting cognitive impairment and frailty. Frailty alone had minimal impact in cognitively normal individuals, demonstrating a synergistic interaction between cognitive and physical vulnerability. The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Frailty in Older Adults Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Older Adults Driving Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
26
Issue
3
Pages
e70451–e70451
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN