Relação entre declínio cognitivo e quedas em idosos

Abstract

Introduction: The falls are responsible for much of admissions and surgical interventions in the elderly, with costly public and family disorders spending. In contrast, the cognitive impairment may increase the chance of falling. This study reinforces the interactions between falls and cognitive decline, as well as interventions through exercise. Objectives: Search current evidence to confirm the relationship between cognitive decline and falls in the elderly. Methods: A literature review was performed in electronic databases Pubmed, Scielo, Lilacs, and Peter in the period 2010-2015, the pre-established languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish). Of the articles found, were selected 10 articles to study. Results: We found systematic review, prospective study and clinical trials related to the topic. Among the papers surveyed, most points the positive effects for the interventions of exercises, mainly double-task. Demonstrating the importance of early intervention and treatment. Conclusion: Despite the confirmation of the relationship between cognitive decline and falls, there is still to be improved studies of the mechanisms by which prevention through exercise and dual-task may precede the prevention of cognitive impairment and further studies with large sample.