A Virtual Kitchen Protocol to Measure Everyday Memory Functioning for Meal Preparation
Brain Sciences, 2021 In this study, we developed the Virtual Kitchen Protocol (VKP), a virtual reality-based measure of everyday memory functioning for meal preparation tasks. We investigated the construct validity of the VKP by comparing the performance of young adults (n =
Michael D. Barnett +2 more
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Talk the talk and walk the walk. Evaluation of autonomy in aging and Alzheimer disease by simulating instrumental activities of daily living: the S-IADL [PDF]
, 2016 International audienceObjective. The autonomy of individuals is linked to the achievement of instrumental activities of daily living that require complex behavior.
Couvillers, Frédérique +5 more
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Factors affecting the self-rated health of elderly individuals living alone: a cross-sectional study
BMC Research Notes, 2017 Objective In Japan, the number of elderly individuals living alone is continuing to increase as society ages. Although studies have considered quality of life, life expectancy, and gender differences in elderly individuals living alone, only a few have ...
Koji Yoshimitsu +5 more
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Burden of cirrhosis on older Americans and their families: Analysis of the health and retirement study [PDF]
, 2012 Prevalence of cirrhosis among older adults is expected to increase; therefore, we studied the health status, functional disability, and need for supportive care in a large national sample of individuals with cirrhosis. A prospective cohort of individuals
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Military Medical Research, 2017 Background The ankle-foot injuries are among the war-related injuries that cause many serious secondary problems for a lifetime. This nationwide study aimed to assess health-related quality of life and the ability to perform activities of daily living in
Mostafa Allami +5 more
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Determinants of Activity Levels in African Americans With Mild Cognitive Impairment. [PDF]
, 2016 Engaging in cognitive, social, and physical activities may prevent cognitive decline. In a sample of older African Americans with mild cognitive impairment (MCI; N=221), we investigated the cross-sectional relationships between activity levels and ...
Casten, PhD, Robin J. +2 more
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Cognitive impairment as predictor of functional dependence in an elderly sample [PDF]
, 2011 [Abstract] This retrospective study determines the role of cognitive decline as a predictor of functional dependence. In a representative 600 community-dwellers aged 65 or older, we examined using a logistic regression model, the association between ...
Lorenzo, Trinidad +5 more
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Residential greenness, activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living [PDF]
Environmental Epidemiology, 2019 Background:We aimed to explore whether higher levels of residential greenness were related to lower odds of disabilities in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).Methods:We included older adults 65 years of age or older from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.
Zhu, Anna +5 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus +6 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2021 Background Iran’s population is aging. Disability is a major public health problem for older adults, not only in Iran but all over the world. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between cardio-metabolic and socio-demographic ...
Kazem Khalagi +10 more
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