Zusammenfassung
In der letzten Zeit hat die Untersuchung des Verhältnisses zwischen Körper und Geist im Alter in der internationalen Forschung erheblich an Bedeutung gewonnen. Übereinstimmend weisen die meisten Studien darauf hin, dass der Zusammenhang zwischen Sensomotorik und Kognition im Laufe des Erwachsenenalters zunimmt. Die Ursachen hierfür sind komplex. Diese Überblicksarbeit integriert die Ergebnisse korrelativer, experimenteller und neurophysiologischer Ansätze in eine umfassende Darstellung des aktuellen Forschungsstandes. Dabei wird deutlich, dass die zunehmende Interdependenz der beiden Funktionsbereiche die Risiken und Chancen für die Aufrechterhaltung eines mobilen und unabhängigen Lebens im Alter wesentlich beeinflusst.
Abstract
Research on cross-domain couplings between sensorimotor and cognitive functions in older adults has gained momentum during recent years. Results of most studies point to increasing interdependencies between the two functional domains with advancing adult age. The causes of this increase are complex and show dynamic interactions across adult development. This review integrates experimental, correlational, and neurophysiological evidence, with an eye on implications for maintaining an independent and mobile lifestyle in old age.
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Huxhold, O., Schäfer, S. & Lindenberger, U. Wechselwirkungen zwischen Sensomotorik und Kognition im Alter. Z Gerontol Geriat 42, 93–98 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-008-0566-3
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