Study reveals soft surfaces challenge balance in older adults with MCI
The study looked at how well older adults with mild memory problems can balance on different surfaces. They tested 40 older adults, some with memory issues and some without. The participants had to stand on hard and soft surfaces with their eyes open and closed. The researchers measured their balance by tracking the movement of their body's center of pressure. The results showed that older adults with memory problems had more trouble balancing on both hard and soft surfaces compared to those without memory problems. They had a harder time when their eyes were closed, especially on soft surfaces. This suggests that older adults with mild cognitive impairment may have more difficulty with balance, especially on unstable surfaces.