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Tyler Irby

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Adults After 6+ Months. Aging adults often face challenges in mobility linked to cognitive health, impacting both finances and independence. Understanding the mechanisms behind age-related cognitive and mobility decline and quantifying its impact is necessary. While past research focused on changes in brain activity during rest, recent studies have utilized electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity during walking activities. This study investigates changes in mobility and cognition in 33 participants, aged 65-91, who attended two sessions over 6+ months. Sessions included a 400- meter walking assessment, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), assessing the mobility and cognitive function of participants. Results revealed that the SPPB (first visit vs. second visit: 9 vs. 9), MoCA (28 vs. 27), overground walking speed (0.98 vs. 1.01 m/s), and treadmill walking speed (0.36 vs. 0.35 m/s) are similar between both visits. We also computed the displacement of EEG electrodes between EEG analyses and showed an average displacement of electrodes of 17.5 mm. Future studies should conduct more longitudinal follow- ups, examining the variables investigated in this study in order to better quantify significant changes. 274

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University of Florida / 2024

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Tyler Irby