Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Frailty, synonymous with physical vulnerability and decline, may exert nuanced effects on cognitive functions.(Borges, Canevelli, Cesari, & Aprahamian, 2019) This study assesses possible association between frailty and cognitive performance with the aim of identifying vulnerable cognitive domains.

Method: We analysed the baseline data from Tata Longitudinal Study of Ageing (TLSA)(Sundarakumar et al.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Recent epidemiological studies have shown that diabetes can have negative effects on cognitive function, and insulin resistance (IR) acts as a key factor in this association. IR can impede glucose uptake in brain, leading to energy deficits and toxic protein accumulation which may cause cognitive decline. Type 3 diabetes mellitus (T3DM), or AD type of diabetes is caused due to impaired insulin signalling restricted to brain regions, resulting in memory decline.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Refractive errors are common visual comorbidities among the elderly. Cognitive dysfunction also occurs in this population. A study by Ong et al (2013) demonstrated an association of refractive errors with poor cognitive performance.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Visuo-cognitive skills represent a network of different abilities that rely on vision and cognition. While visuo-cognitive abilities have been considered prominent indicators of dementia, there is a dearth of studies that profile these abilities with demographic correlates in an aging Indian population. Investigating the pattern of visuo-cognitive abilities is essential to facilitate early indication, better prognosis and treatment of symptoms.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are the non-invasive tests to measure the lung function. Relationship between pulmonary function and cognition is an emerging area of research, understanding this is crucial for prevention and management of dementia. Hence this study aims to investigate the association between pulmonary function and cognition.