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Relationship between handgrip strength, depression and cognitive functioning among older adults: Evidence from longitudinal ageing study in India

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Handgrip strength (HGS) is a frequent and general indicator of muscle strength and it may affect several aspects of mental health among older people. This study explored the association of… Click to show full abstract

Handgrip strength (HGS) is a frequent and general indicator of muscle strength and it may affect several aspects of mental health among older people. This study explored the association of HGS with depression and cognitive impairment among community‐dwelling older adults in resource‐constrained setting of India.

Keywords: strength; among older; depression cognitive; older adults; handgrip strength

Journal Title: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Year Published: 2022

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