Association of gait speed and handgrip strength with falls in older adults: the role of cognition.

Background/aim: Fall risk assessment is crucial for older adults because falls are associated with morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the relationship of gait speed (GS) and handgrip strength (HGS) with falls and assessed whether cognition mediates this causality.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary referral geriatric outpatient clinic.

Investigating the association of anticholinergic burden with depression in older adults: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Although depression and anticholinergic drug use are common comorbidities that impair health status in later life, there are insufficient data on their relationship. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms and anticholinergic use in older individuals.

Methods: Community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) admitted to the tertiary referral geriatric outpatient clinic were included.

Association of Anticholinergic Drug Burden With Cognitive and Functional Decline Over Time in Dementia With Lewy Bodies: 1-Year Follow-Up Study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anticholinergic burden (ACB), and cognitive and functional alterations in patients with dementia of Lewy bodies (DLB) during a 1-year follow-up period.

Methods: This cohort study included patients diagnosed with DLB admitted to a tertiary geriatric outpatient clinic. Cognition, functional performance, and nutritional status were assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months during the follow-up period.