Cognitive impairment without dementia in older people: prevalence, vascular risk factors, impact on disability: The Italian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Article Abstract:

The Italian Longitudinal Study on Aging has found cognitive impairment no dementia (CIND) in older people in a study of 3425 persons aged 65-84. Data are offered on its prevalence, the vascular risk factors, and its impact on disability. CIND has been found to be frequent in the elderly, more frequent in females with association with stroke, heart failure and age. The effect of demographic variables and vascular conditions offers opportunities for prevention. The association with functional impairment is usable in evaluating the burden of disability and healthcare demands.

Italy, Canada, Psychological aspects, Abnormalities, Statistics, Demographic aspects, Dementia, Memory, Disability, Disabilities

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Low total cholesterol and increased risk of dying: are low levels clinical warning signs in the elderly? Results from the Italian longitudinal study on aging

Article Abstract:

The relationship between serum total cholesterol and all-cause mortality is analyzed taking into account various potential cofounders. This was done using a population-based prospective cohort study in a sample of older Italians residing in the general community.

Science & research, Research, Mortality, Causes of, Risk factors, Cholesterol, Old age

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Risk and predictors of motor-performance decline in a normally functioning population-based sample of elderly subjects: the Italian longitudinal study on aging

Article Abstract:

A survey, according to the Italian Longitudinal Study on Aging (ILSA), to investigate risk and predictors of motor-performance (MP) decline, focusing on subjects with normal motor-performance at initial observation, is presented.

United States, Surveys, Aging (Biology)

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