Why does older adults' balance become less stable when walking and performing a secondary task? Examination of attentional switching abilities

• Main Authors: Hawkes T.D., Siu K.-C., Silsupadol P., Woollacott M.H.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80053359691&partnerID=40&md5=af01af4ed76ff80d9e160710acc44ddb; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/899
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Previous research using dual-task paradigms indicates balance-impaired older adults (BIOAs) are less able to flexibly shift attentional focus between a cognitive and motor task than healthy older adults (HOA). Shifting attention is a component of executive function. Task switch tests assess executiv...