A Community Survey of Mental and Physical Infirmity in Nonagenarians

A Community Survey of Mental and Physical Infirmity in Nonagenarians

One hundred and thirty-two people aged 90 years and over were identified in a study of the prevalence of dementia. One third lived in institutions, a third were demented and half were unable to prepare a simple meal or do light housework. None was entirely free of mental or physical disability but m...

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Veröffentlicht in:Age and ageing 1989-11, Vol.18 (6), p.411-414
Hauptverfasser: O'CONNOR, D. W., POLLITT, P. A., BROOK, C. P. B., REISS, B. B.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Dementia
Elderly
Female
Health Status
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Medical research
Mental disorders
Mental Health
Old age
Older people
Psychological aspects
United Kingdom
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Zusammenfassung:One hundred and thirty-two people aged 90 years and over were identified in a study of the prevalence of dementia. One third lived in institutions, a third were demented and half were unable to prepare a simple meal or do light housework. None was entirely free of mental or physical disability but many functioned satisfactorily at a simple level with the help of family members and the domiciliary services.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834
DOI:10.1093/ageing/18.6.411