August 6, 2025

Basic activities of daily living and associated factors: A cross-sectional study of the elderly in a tertiary care center, south-east Nigeria

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Cross-sectional study reveals significant impact of age and family support on daily living activities in the elderly population.

Age significantly predicts dependence in activities of daily living among the elderly.
A high level of functional decline was recorded, highlighting vulnerability in older adults.
Socio-demographic characteristics and family support play crucial roles in functional status.
Improving biopsychosocial well-being may reduce functional decline in elderly individuals.

Anyigor-Ogah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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