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impairment of activities of daily living; functional dependence; functional disability; functional decline; loss of independence

Notes: - self-rated health is the best predictor of functional decline [1] - competent patients have the right to refuse recommended care [1] - if they refuse, ask why? (see decision making)

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activities of daily living (ADL) disability

Specific

personal care impairment

General

functional impairment

References

  1. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 9th edition (GRS9) Medinal-Walpole A, Pacala JT, Porter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2016 - Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2022