In older adults, impaired performance in instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) is
associated with vulnerability to harm and diminished capability for safe and independent …

Purpose: Self-neglect is the most prevalent finding among cases reported to Adult Protective
Services (APS) and is characterized by an inability to meet one's own basic needs. The …

This study examines whether high self-efficacy is protective against a decline in functional
status in community-residing elderly persons. Data came from a sample of 1,103 subjects …

Classic developmental theory suggests that aging is associated with using compensatory
strategies to prolong independence. While compensatory strategies are typically considered …

Identifying impairments in the capacity to make and execute decisions is critical to the
assessment and remediation of elder self‐neglect. Few capacity assessment tools are …

It was hypothesized that self-efficacy would add significantly to health as a predictor of
competence in independent living among oldest old persons. Sixty-seven participants aged …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship of self-determination with
degree of dependence in daily activities among community-dwelling persons aged 80 years …

Longitudinal data from a cohort of older men and women, aged 70–79, were used to test the
hypothesis that stronger self-efficacy beliefs would protect against onset of perceived …

In research and healthcare it is important to measure older persons' self-determination in
order to improve their possibilities to decide for themselves in daily life. The questionnaire …

Aims and objectives The aim of this integrative review was to investigate current literature
exploring relationships between general self‐efficacy and the healthy ageing of older …