Challenges associated with physical assessments for people living with dementia: Modifying standard assessment protocols

Objectives: Regular physical activity for older adults as they age is important for maintaining not only physical function but also independence and self-worth. To be able to monitor changes in physical function, appropriate validated measures are required. Reliability of measures such as the timed-...

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Main Authors: Gaynor Parfitt, Dannielle Post, Alison Penington, Kade Davison, Megan Corlis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-02-01
Series:SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312120910359