Activities of daily living (ADL) comprise the basic actions that involve caring for one's self
and body, including personal care, mobility, and eating. In this review article, we (1) review …

Introduction There is a growing body of evidence that subtle deficits in instrumental activities
of daily living (IADL) may be present in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, it is not …

The existing evidence paints an unclear picture of whether an association exists between
depression and memory impairment. The purpose of this investigation was to determine …

Evaluation of changes in functional performance and activities of daily living skills is an
essential aspect of the assessment of elderly individuals with chronic illness. Although …

A new assessment of Activities of Daily Living has been developed specifically for use with
people with dementia. The assessment is a carer rated instrument consisting of 20 daily …

Instruments to assess everyday functioning have utilized self-report, proxy report, clinician
ratings, or direct observation of performance. Each of these methods has strengths and …

Objective To identify which Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) are related to
cognitive impairment, independent of age, sex, and education; to assess the performance of …

Although there is tremendous variability in the terminology used to describe functional
outcomes, two recent conceptual schemes may help link disability research across …

Objective To investigate financial capacity in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) using a
new theoretical model and prototype psychometric instrument. Design Cross-sectional …

Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives, Third Edition
shows the continuity and advancements in our understanding of human life-span …