Functional Performance of Older Adults with Dementia Participating in Adult Day Service Programs

Authors

Kurt Jackson, University of DaytonFollow
Kimberly Edginton-Bigelow, University of Dayton
Elizabeth Cox, University of Dayton
Allison Gaier, University of Dayton
Hannah Geyer, University of Dayton
Ethan Grant, University of Dayton
Kayla Storey, University of Dayton

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Description

Individuals with dementia are at a high risk of functional decline and falling. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between cognition and functional performance in older adults with dementia participating in Goodwill Easter Seals adult day service programs. This data may be helpful in understanding how cognition may impact functional performance and fall risk.

Publication Date

5-2017

Disciplines

Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Recommended Citation

Jackson, Kurt; Edginton-Bigelow, Kimberly; Cox, Elizabeth; Gaier, Allison; Geyer, Hannah; Grant, Ethan; and Storey, Kayla, "Functional Performance of Older Adults with Dementia Participating in Adult Day Service Programs" (2017). University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium. 32.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dpt_symposium/32