Smith, M.A., Else, J.E., Paul, L., Foster, J.K., Walker, M., Wesnes, K.A. and Riby, L.M. (2014) Functional living in older adults with type 2 diabetes: executive functioning, dual task performance, and the impact on postural stability and motor control. Journal of Aging and Health, 26(5), pp. 841-859. (doi: 10.1177/0898264314534896) (PMID:24898849)
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Abstract
Objective: Older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) experience accelerated age-related decline in some domains of cognition. The present study sought to investigate executive functioning and dual tasking capacities in this group. Method: Older adults with DM2 and age-matched controls completed self-report measures assessing everyday activities, a comprehensive cognitive battery and more specific tasks assessing executive functioning, dual tasking, postural stability, and motor control. Results: Executive abilities were particularly compromised in the participants with DM2. Furthermore, the DM2 group exhibited reduced postural stability under dual task conditions. Discussion: These findings suggest that deficits in more complex cognitive activities underlie the decline in everyday function in DM2.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Paul, Dr Lorna |
| Authors: | Smith, M.A., Else, J.E., Paul, L., Foster, J.K., Walker, M., Wesnes, K.A., and Riby, L.M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Aging and Health |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| ISSN: | 0898-2643 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1552-6887 |
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