PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH COGNITIVE LEVEL IN OLDER ADULTS FROM THE CITY OF DURANGO

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595322522102

• Palavras-chave: Physical Activity, Cognitive Decline, Older Adults.

• Keywords: Physical Activity, Cognitive Decline, Older Adults.

• Abstract: The population of older adults has been increasing worldwide. The health of older adults is often compromised by low levels of physical activity, combined with chronic diseases that, over time, contribute to both physical and mental deterioration. The objective of the present study was to determine the level of physical activity and its relationship with cognitive performance in older adults from the city of Durango. This is a descriptive, comparative, and correlational non-experimental study. A sample size of 119 adults aged 65 years and older was calculated, drawn from three centers in Durango City, Mexico: the Ciudad del Anciano (Elderly Home), the Cultural Center of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), and the School for the Elderly of Durango City. Two validated instruments were applied: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The results showed a relationship between vigorous physical activity and lower levels of cognitive impairment in the study sample. Observed a positive correlation between physical activity and favorable cognitive levels among older adults in the city of Durango. The findings clearly identified that vigorous physical activity provides the most significant protective benefits against cognitive decline. In conclusion, It is essential to consider the development of public health and epidemiological policies aimed at improving overall health through the promotion of vigorous physical activity among older adults residing in Durango