Factors related to disability: evidence from the "Treviso Longeva (TRELONG) study". Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2011;52(3):309-16
Date
06/12/2010Pubmed ID
20538355DOI
10.1016/j.archger.2010.05.007Scopus ID
2-s2.0-79953104914 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 20 CitationsAbstract
Prolongation of life is an important public health goal as long as there is an emphasis on the quality of life (QoL) and independent living. Diminishing abilities to ambulate and participate in activities of daily living point to a serious decline in functional health, increasing the risk of institutionalization and death. In our work we found a pattern of factors associated with disability, especially cognitive impairment, as well as stroke, physical activity and performance, reading, and the nutritional biomarkers, blood albumin and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The attention to this cluster of markers, suggesting multidimensional prevention, may have unexpected good effects against disability.
Author List
Gallucci M, Ongaro F, Meggiolaro S, Antuono P, Gustafson DR, Forloni GL, Albani D, Gajo GB, Durante E, Caberlotto L, Zanardo A, Siculi M, Muffato G, Regini CAuthor
Piero G. Antuono MD Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Activities of Daily LivingAged
Aged, 80 and over
Cholesterol, HDL
Cognition Disorders
Disability Evaluation
Female
Humans
Male
Motor Activity
Quality of Life
Reading
Risk Factors
Serum Albumin
Stroke
