Older adults frequently report pain; cross-sectional studies have shown that pain is
associated with worse cognitive function. However, longitudinal studies are lacking. We …

Pain is inversely associated with cognitive function in older adults, but the effects of pain on
cognitive decline are not fully clear. This study examined the associations of baseline pain …

Objectives To determine predictors of fear of falling in older Mexican Americans over time.
Design Longitudinal study. Setting Community‐dwelling residents throughout California …

Context Chronic pain is a major contributor to disability in older adults; however, the
potential role of chronic pain as a risk factor for falls is poorly understood. Objective To …

Objectives To provide an overview of the role of cognition in falls, with potential implications
for managing and preventing falls in older adults. Design Review. Setting Observational and …

Objectives The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to assess the presence of
feelings of anxiety and symptoms of depression among older persons who avoid activity for …

Aim The purpose of the present study was to explore the association between cognitive
function and fear of falling in frail/non‐frail older adults in a community setting. Methods We …

Background Despite the number of studies that have tried to demonstrate that there is an
association between previous falls and the fear of falling, the relationship between these two …

Background Falls are a major health care problem for older people and are associated with
cognitive dysfunction. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an increasingly recognized clinical …

Introduction A greater fear of falling predicts disability, falls, and mortality among older
adults. Although poor sleep has been identified as a relevant risk factor for fear of falling …