2019
DOI: 10.17576/jskm-2019-1702-09
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Abstract: Older adults who fall recurrently have sub-optimal physical performance especially muscle strength, mobility and balance. Recurrent falls lead to a heightened fear of falls. However, there is limited information regarding other domains of physical performance, namely flexibility and endurance. In addition, there is still limited knowledge pertaining fear of falls and physical activity levels among Malaysian community-dwelling older adults who are recurrent fallers. The aim of our study was to compare fear of f… Show more

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“…The concept of cognitive frailty (CF) is increasingly recognized because of significant evidence suggesting an association between cognitive impairment and physical frailty 1–4 . CF is defined as a clinical syndrome characterized by the “simultaneous presence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment without concurrent dementia.” 5 The prevalence rates from population‐based studies suggest that 1% to 9% of community‐dwelling older adults are cognitively frail 6–8 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The concept of cognitive frailty (CF) is increasingly recognized because of significant evidence suggesting an association between cognitive impairment and physical frailty 1–4 . CF is defined as a clinical syndrome characterized by the “simultaneous presence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment without concurrent dementia.” 5 The prevalence rates from population‐based studies suggest that 1% to 9% of community‐dwelling older adults are cognitively frail 6–8 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%