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Cognitive and emotional predictors of disablement in older adults
Author(s)Carolien H M Smits, Dorly J H Deeg, Cees Jonker
Journal titleJournal of Aging and Health, vol 9, no 2,, May 1997
Pagespp 204-221
KeywordsMobility ; Self care capacity ; Cognitive processes ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Netherlands.
AnnotationThis study focused on the relationship between aspects of emotional and cognitive functioning and two stages of the disablement process model, functional limitations, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) disability. The age- and sex- stratified sample aged 55 to 89 years consisted of 100 inhabitants of a small town in the Netherlands who scored 24 or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Controlling for background factors (health problems, age, education, and gender), depressive symptoms and fluid intelligence were independently associated with functional limitations. Of the cognitive functions, only everyday memory was independently associated with IADL disability. These findings expand on the disablement process model and demonstrate the importance of emotional functioning, fluid intelligence, and everyday memory for the disablement process. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980407217 A
ClassmarkC4: CA: DA: DB: 76H

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