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    • Aging Research
    • Epidemiology of Aging

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    • Aging populations face increased risks of illness and disability.
    • Physical and cognitive impairments in the elderly strain families and healthcare systems.
    • Understanding functional and cognitive changes is crucial for geriatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To longitudinally assess functional and cognitive changes in older adults over six months.
    • To identify factors associated with changes in daily living activities among the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal observational study of 167 community-dwelling elderly individuals.
    • Utilized Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Katz Index, Lawton and Brody's scale, and Advanced Activities of Daily Living (AADLs) assessments.
    • Multivariate regression models were employed for data analysis.

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    • Significant reductions observed in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and basic activities of daily living (BADLs).
    • Living alone and employment status were associated with changes in IADLs.
    • No significant changes in AADL scale scores or MMSE results; cognitive function correlated with independence in AADLs and IADLs.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly individuals exhibit distinct patterns of functional capacity loss and stability.
    • Cognitive status is a key determinant of functional independence in older adults.
    • Findings inform targeted interventions for maintaining independence in community-dwelling seniors.