Social frailty is associated with an increased risk for incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) in older adults. A study published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia found that social frailty, defined by factors such as going out less and not feeling confident, independently raised the risk of MCR. The researchers used the Makizako Social Frailty Index to assess social frailty in a population-based study. Results showed that individuals with social frailty had a higher risk of MCR compared to those without. The study suggested that an integrated assessment of social frailty can help identify older adults at risk for MCR.
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Social Frailty Tied to Risk for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Older Adults
