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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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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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Evaluating Driving as a Valued Instrumental Activity of Daily Living
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2011 Abstract The purpose of this translational research article is to illustrate how general practice occupational therapists have the skills and knowledge to address driving as a valued occupation using an algorithm based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (2nd ed.; American Occupational Therapy Association ...
Dickerson, Anne E. +3 more
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Factors Associated With Leisure Participation Among the Elderly Living in Long-term Care Facilities [PDF]
, 2010 SummaryBackgroundA lack of participation in leisure activities often leads to depression in the elderly. This study investigated the factors impacting leisure participation among the elderly living in long-term care facilities.MethodsThis cross-sectional
Chang, Hong-Jer +5 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2022 Background This study examines correlates of disabilities related to ADL, IADL, mobility, and frailty in men and women with a nationally representative sample of older adults living in the community.
Ching-Ju Chiu +2 more
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Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra, 2022 Aim: We aimed to investigate differences in the awareness of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) disability between elderly patients with and without dementia requiring care. Methods: We assessed 25 elderly individuals requiring care and their
Yukiko Suzuki +2 more
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The role of physical activity in the association between disability and mortality among US older adults: a nationwide prospective cohort study [PDF]
To examine whether physical activity can mitigate the mortality risk associated with disability in activities of daily living and instrumental activities in daily living among older adults. This analysis comprised 177,360 US participants (104,556 women),
Cabanas Sánchez, Verónica +5 more
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Impairment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment [PDF]
, 2009 ObjectiveaaThis study was conducted to examine the following: whether patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) show impairments in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) as compared to controls; to identify the functional sub-domains of ...
Artero +23 more
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Vitamin D Level and Activities of Daily Living in Octogenarians: Cross-Sectional Study
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2018 IntroductionDespite the growing number of octogenarians, little is known about their vitamin D status and activities of daily living (ADL) relations.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate peculiarities of vitamin D and ADL and to assess their ...
Vidmantas Alekna +3 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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