Characterizing Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Beyond Traditional Criteria

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be able to identify key clinical and behavioral markers of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR) beyond traditional criteria of slow gait and self-reported cognitive complaints, including gait variability, psychological resilience, and cognitive performance.
• Upon completion, participants will be able to explain the use of dual-task gait assessments and cognitive screening tools (e.g., MoCA, auditory oddball task) in detecting attentional and motor control alterations in older adults at risk for cognitive decline.
• Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate the significance of psychosocial factors such as psychological resilience and balance confidence in distinguishing individuals with MCR from those with isolated gait or cognitive impairments.