Dementia-related disability in the population aged 90 years and over: differences over time and the role of comorbidity in the vitality 90 + study

Dementia-related disability in the population aged 90 years and over: differences over time and the role of comorbidity in the vitality 90 + study

Abstract Background The burden of dementia, multimorbidity, and disability is high in the oldest old. However, the contribution of dementia and comorbidities to functional ability in this age group remains unclear. We examined the combined effects of dementia and comorbidities on ADL and mobility di...

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Main Authors: Saritha Susan Vargese, Marja Jylhä, Jani Raitanen, Linda Enroth, Pauliina Halonen, Mari Aaltonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Physical functioning
Oldest old
Comorbidity
Memory disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03980-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03980-5

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