Informal social contacts

Informal social contacts mediate cognitive function in humans (15% of associated cognitive decline).

“reduced social activities account for 31% of the cognitive decline associated with fear of falling, compared to 15% for informal social contacts.”

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The cognitive consequences of fear of falling: assessing the mediating role of social engagement and physical activity

Innovation in aging·1 Jan 2025