Functional Decline in Older Adults

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Functional Decline in Older Adults

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Functional Decline in Older Adults

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Functional Decline in Older Adults

Author / Creator

Colón-Emeric, Cathleen S., MD, MHS , Whitson, Heather E., MD, MHS , Pavon, Juliessa, MD and Hoenig, Helen, MD

Publisher

United States: American Academy of Family Physicians

Journal title

American family physician, 2013-09, Vol.88 (6), p.388-394

Language

English

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United States: American Academy of Family Physicians

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Functional disability is common in older adults. It is often episodic and is associated with a high risk of subsequent health decline. The severity of disability is determined by physical impairments caused by underlying medical conditions, and by external factors such as social support, financial support, and the environment. When multiple health...