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| Correlates of limitations in activities of daily living and mobility among community-dwelling older Singaporeans | | Author(s) | Angelique Chan, Chetna Malhotra, Truls Ostbye |
| Journal title | Ageing and Society, vol 31, part 4, May 2011 |
| Pages | pp 663-682 |
| Source | http://www.journals.cambridge.org/aso |
| Keywords | Physical disabilities ; Mobility ; Income [older people] ; Poor elderly ; Isolation ; Immigration ; Singapore. |
| Annotation | The study looked at the correlates of limitations in the activities of daily living (ADL) and mobility among older Singaporeans (aged 55 or more years), based on the `disability frameworks' or pathways proposed by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Data from the 2005 National Survey of Senior Citizens in Singapore was used. The weighted prevalence of ADL and mobility limitations was calculated, overall and in subgroups. Logistic regression models were used to assess predictors of ADL and mobility limitations and variation in involvement with family, society, work, use of services and perceived financial adequacy, by ADL and mobility status was studied. The overall weighted prevalence of ADL and mobility limitation was found to be 5 and 8 per cent, respectively. Significant risk factors for ADL and mobility limitation were being older (aged 75 or more years), widowed, having diabetes, joint/bone problems, stroke, cancer and low income. Individuals with ADL and mobility limitations had lower involvement with family, society and work, and perceived financial adequacy, while use of services was higher. The findings underline the importance of improving elderly services for sustained integration of disabled elderly within the community. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-110513011 A |
| Classmark | BN: C4: JF: F:W6: TP: TNP: 7XD |
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