Publications by authors named "Kirsten Juhl"
Epidemiologia (Basel)
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed data from over 30,000 Americans aged 50 and older to assess the prevalence and trends of limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) from 2006 to 2018.
- The overall ADL disability rate in 2018 was 16.5%, with older adults showing a higher prevalence compared to middle-aged adults, despite older adults experiencing a decline in limitations over time.
- Gender and racial disparities were noted, with males reporting fewer ADL limitations than females, and Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals having higher rates of limitations compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
J Am Med Dir Assoc
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how handgrip strength (HGS) cut-points predict future cognitive impairment in older adults, focusing on both absolute and normalized measures of weakness.
- It analyzed data from over 11,000 participants aged 65 and older, finding that those identified as weak based on absolute HGS showed significantly higher odds (1.62 times) of cognitive impairment, while normalized measures didn't show strong associations.
- Results indicated that older Americans meeting all three weakness criteria were at 1.47 times greater risk for cognitive impairment, highlighting the different predictive values of various HGS cut-points for cognitive health.
