Difficulties experienced by older adults when not using assistive devices
Abstract Background Assistive Devices are those external tools created, manufactured, or modified to help a person do a specific task. Many people, especially the elderly, rely on assistive devices to do daily tasks, engage fully and successfully in social interactions, and enhance their quality of...
Main Authors: | Gayatri Prajapati, Khwairakpam Sharmila |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2023-04-01
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Series: | Discover Social Science and Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-023-00037-1 |
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