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[Daily living functionality in elderly adults].

Marco Antonio Zavala-González¹, Guadalupe Domínguez-Sosa

¹Asociación Latinoamericana de Profesores de Medicina Familiar, A. C., Villahermosa, Tabasco, México. zgma_51083@yahoo.com.mx.

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This study found that older age (over 74) is linked to basic daily living activity disability in elderly adults, while being unmarried is associated with instrumental daily living activity disability.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Context:

Aging population presents unique health challenges.
Understanding daily living activities (DLAs) is crucial for elderly care.
Disability in DLAs impacts independence and quality of life.

Purpose:

To evaluate daily living activities in elderly adults.
To identify factors associated with disability in basic and instrumental daily living activities.

Summary:

A cross-sectional study of 100 elderly adults (mean age 69.7) assessed functionality in basic daily living activities (DLBA) and instrumental daily living activities (DLIA).
Results showed significant disability in DLIA (71% moderately dependent, 21% dependent), with 26% normal DLBA functionality.
Factors associated with basic dependence included age over 74, and instrumental dependence was linked to being unmarried.

Impact:

Findings highlight a higher frequency of instrumental dependence than previously reported in regional studies.
Identifies specific risk factors (age, marital status) for DLA disability in older adults.
Suggests a need for targeted interventions and further research to improve elderly care and support.