Cohort study shows olfactory dysfunction predicts decline in physical functioning in older adults, suggesting clinical significance.
In this cohort study, poor olfaction in older adults was associated with a decline in physical functioning. These findings may have clinical implications for identifying older adults at elevated risk. Future research should investigate biologic mechanisms linking olfactory dysfunction with functional aging.
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