December 2024 PMID 39504508

Association of Sleep Disturbances With Prevalent and Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Community-Residing Older Adults.

Victoire Leroy, Emmeline Ayers, Dristi Adhikari, Joe Verghese

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Peak: 13 in Nov 2024
across 4 sources since Nov 2024

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What people are saying

The group consistently emphasizes the significance of sleep disturbances as early indicators of cognitive decline, with phrases like 'associated with increased risk' and 'may signal a syndrome before dementia' reflecting both support and relevance. The tone combines caution with optimism about potential early interventions, demonstrating meaningful engagement with the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that sleep disturbances are linked to cognitive risks in older adults, though some note limitations or the need for further research.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong interest in the topic, highlighting how sleep issues could serve as early signs of dementia and emphasizing the potential importance of sleep management.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, with some discussions referencing specific findings such as effects of daytime sleepiness and the potential for sleep problems to serve as warning signals.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that these findings could influence future preventative strategies and raise awareness about sleep health in aging populations, indicating a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the relationship between sleep disturbances and the risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which includes cognitive complaints and slow walking speed, in older adults.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 445 community-residing adults aged 65 and older to see how sleep quality impacted both the onset and prevalence of MCR.
  • Results indicated that poor sleepers were initially at a higher risk for developing MCR, but this link weakened after considering the influence of depressive symptoms.

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Neurology Journal
@GreenJournal · X

This study aimed to examine the association of sleep disturbances, overall and specific subtypes, with incident and prevalent motoric cognitive risk syndrome in older adults. Read more: https://t.co/U6i4geBt4s https://t.co/tETMjXNH9A

Dec 21, 2024 · 22 likes · 10 shares · 98,102 followers View post →
Neurology Journal
@GreenJournal · X

Study findings showed that sleep dysfunction is associated with increased risk of developing incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome in a community-residing cohort of older adults: https://t.co/daxsYYkeoO #NeuroX #NeuroTwitter https://t.co/nqy32T7WCM

Nov 18, 2024 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 98,102 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

https://t.co/Ra5cTE1qMi

Nov 24, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 28,031 followers View post →
Alvaro Casas Herrero
@alvaro_casasher · X

Association of Sleep Disturbances With Prevalent and Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Community-Residing Older Adults | Neurology https://t.co/peDRm9cBKa

Nov 18, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,600 followers View post →
Professor Erwin Loh
@erwinloh · X

If you find yourself #sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, the #fatigue may indicate you’re at higher risk for developing a condition that can lead to #dementia, a new study has found. https://t.co/1LJSJFdvvm https://t.co/luOEUmI0Lp

Nov 8, 2024 · 1 like · 9,422 followers View post →
Gregory Charlop
@Gcharlopmd · X

Here's the article in Neurology to learn more: https://t.co/caaqS1nGw9

Nov 26, 2024 · 1 like · 535 followers View post →

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ConstantBearingDecreasingRange
@decktech1047 · X

"Evidence that sleep disturbances are associated with cognitive impairment risk, but their association with the incidence of motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a predementia syndrome characterized by slow gait speed and cognitive complaints, is unknown." https://t.co/dDjieq6uaW https://t.co/LHcB3HEHNO

Sep 3, 2025 · 1 like · 391 followers View post →
Neurology Journal
@GreenJournal · X

This study aimed to examine the association of sleep disturbances, overall and specific subtypes, with incident and prevalent motoric cognitive risk syndrome in older adults. Read more: https://t.co/U6i4geBt4s https://t.co/tETMjXNH9A

Dec 21, 2024 · 22 likes · 10 shares · 98,102 followers View post →
Isao Uno(宇野勲)/栄養嚥下理学療法/AI活用
@isao_reha_nutri · X

地域在住高齢者では、睡眠に関連した日中の機能障害 (過度の眠気と意欲の低下)を有していると、運動認知リスク症候群(MCR)に陥るリスクが高いそうです。 https://t.co/Vd3rIthduL

Dec 19, 2024 · 1,842 followers View post →
Gregory Charlop
@Gcharlopmd · X

Here's the article in Neurology to learn more: https://t.co/caaqS1nGw9

Nov 26, 2024 · 1 like · 535 followers View post →
kldguitar@hotmail.com
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RT @poojagarg1111: https://t.co/Ra5cTE1qMi

Nov 24, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,483 followers View post →
Mark Morey
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RT @poojagarg1111: https://t.co/Ra5cTE1qMi

Nov 24, 2024 · 2 shares · 5,693 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

https://t.co/Ra5cTE1qMi

Nov 24, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 28,031 followers View post →
Dr Imran Sheikh
@DrImranSheikh · X

Study findings showed that sleep dysfunction is associated with increased risk of developing incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome in a community-residing cohort of older adults: https://t.co/PZjat5RSoZ https://t.co/SYHlkyGWa7

Nov 20, 2024 · 24,146 followers View post →
Pedro Cano
@PedroCanoD · X

RT @alvaro_casasher: Association of Sleep Disturbances With Prevalent and Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Community-Residing Ol…

Nov 19, 2024 · 1 share · 2,563 followers View post →
ong beng hooi
@ongbenghooi1 · X

RT @GreenJournal: Study findings showed that sleep dysfunction is associated with increased risk of developing incident motoric cognitive r…

Nov 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 543 followers View post →
Alvaro Casas Herrero
@alvaro_casasher · X

Association of Sleep Disturbances With Prevalent and Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Community-Residing Older Adults | Neurology https://t.co/peDRm9cBKa

Nov 18, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,600 followers View post →
octavio
@dontavo66 · X

RT @GreenJournal: Study findings showed that sleep dysfunction is associated with increased risk of developing incident motoric cognitive r…

Nov 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 330 followers View post →
Neurology Journal
@GreenJournal · X

Study findings showed that sleep dysfunction is associated with increased risk of developing incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome in a community-residing cohort of older adults: https://t.co/daxsYYkeoO #NeuroX #NeuroTwitter https://t.co/nqy32T7WCM

Nov 18, 2024 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 98,102 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

¿Somnolencia durante el día? Podría ser señal de un síndrome previo a la #demencia Neurology #Tecnoestrés @GreenJournal https://t.co/RQFd7tVyxr

Nov 15, 2024 · 2,903 followers View post →
Bina Pattel
@BinaPattel · X

EXCESSIVE DAYTIME #SLEEPINESS OR #LACK ENTHUSIASM IN OLDER ADULTS LINKED TO #DEMENTIA – NEW STUDY https://t.co/AR2fo2ydb2 SLEEP-RELATED DAYTIME DYSFUNCTION SHOWED A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF MOTORIC COGNITIVE #RISK SYNDROME – CAN OCCUR BEFORE DEMENTIA DEVELOPS https://t.co/Rdhcm24Evh https://t.co/OFuirvThqr

Nov 9, 2024 · 36 followers View post →
Professor Erwin Loh
@erwinloh · X

If you find yourself #sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, the #fatigue may indicate you’re at higher risk for developing a condition that can lead to #dementia, a new study has found. https://t.co/1LJSJFdvvm https://t.co/luOEUmI0Lp

Nov 8, 2024 · 1 like · 9,422 followers View post →