Development, reliability and validity of the Safe Use of Mobility Aids Checklist (SUMAC) for 4-wheeled walker use in people living with dementia

Abstract Background Balance and gait problems are common and progressive in dementia. Use of a mobility aid provides physical support and confidence. Yet, mobility aid use in people with dementia increases falls three-fold. An assessment tool of mobility aid safety in people with dementia does not c...

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Main Authors: Susan W. Hunter, Alison Divine, Humberto Omana, Ed Madou, Jeffrey Holmes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01865-5