Functional Capacity in the Oldest Old: Cross-Sectional Analysis Based on a Decision Model

• Main Authors: Sarah de Souza Mendonça (Author), Ana Paula de Oliveira Marques (Author), Marília Gabrielle Santos Nunes (Author), Edson Rios D'Angelo (Author), Márcia Carrera Campos Leal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: The oldest old adults, aged 80 years and above, is the fastest growing age group in the world. In this section of the population, functional disability (FD) is more prevalent compared to other age groups. OBJECTIVE: To characterize functional capacity and analyze potential associations...