Association between executive functions and fear of falling among people aged 80 years or older: a cross-sectional study

Association between executive functions and fear of falling among people aged 80 years or older: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Objectives Fear of falling (FoF) is a common problem among older adults. It can lead to reduced quality of life and less physical activity, which increases fall risk. Earlier work has shown that FoF can be a manifestation of executive dysfunction in adults over 50 years, but studies on peop...

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Main Authors: Anna Awad, Anna Sundström, Felicia Gramner, Ursula Werneke, Annika Toots, Birgitta Olofsson, Albin Dahlin Almevall, Erik Rosendahl, Stefan Söderberg, Yngve Gustafson, Johan Niklasson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aged
80 and over
Executive function
Fear of falling
FAB
FES-I
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06067-5
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