Objective: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an important risk state for dementia, particularly
Alzheimer's disease (AD). Depression, anxiety, and apathy are commonly observed …

Purpose: This systematic review examines research and practical applications of the World
Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) as a basis for …

Accumulating evidence suggests that the pre-dementia syndrome mild cognitive impairment
(MCI) is characterized by decrements in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The …

There are numerous neuropsychological tests for assessing executive functions in aging,
which vary according to the different domains assessed. OBJECTIVE: To present a …

Background Assessment of activities of daily living (ADL) is paramount to determine
impairment in everyday functioning and to ensure accurate early diagnosis of …

Background Ageing is associated with increased morbidity, depression and decline in
function. These may consequently impair the quality of life (QoL) of older adults. Purpose …

Cognitive functioning influences activities of daily living (ADL). However, studies reporting
the association between ADL and neuropsychological performance show inconsistent …

Background. The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mobility limitations is
high among older adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between …

The everyday functional capacities of older adults are determined by multiple factors. The
primary goal of the present study was to evaluate whether apathy and depression have …

Introduction: The escalating rate of old people with a functional impairment in Iran and the
weakness of the family support due to the diminishing of family size have increased the …