Table 1 Risk factors for ADL impairment by age group
From: Moving prevention of functional impairment upstream: is middle age an ideal time for intervention?
Middle age and older age | Older age only |
|---|---|
Low income | Female sex |
Chronic medical conditions (e.g., stroke, diabetes, arthritis, lung disease, obesity) | Cognitive impairment |
Depression | Low body mass index |
Sensory impairment | |
Reduced physical performance | |
Low physical activity | |
Living in an unsafe neighborhood |