Title | The burden of functional disabilities for middle-aged and older adults in the United States |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | McGrath, RP, Snih, SAl, Markides, KS, Hackney, KJ, Bailey, R, Peterson, MD |
Journal | The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 172-174 |
ISSN Number | 1279-7707 |
Keywords | Activities of Daily Living, Disabilities, IADLS |
Abstract | Understanding the role of functional capacity on longevity is important as the population in the United States ages. The purpose of this study was to determine the burden of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and activities of daily living (ADL) disabilities for a nationally-representative sample of middle-aged and older adults in the United States. |
DOI | 10.1007/s12603-018-1133-2 |
Short Title | J Nutr Health Aging |
Citation Key | 9964 |