Associated factors for cognition of physically independent elderly people living in residential care facilities for the aged in Sri Lanka

Associated factors for cognition of physically independent elderly people living in residential care facilities for the aged in Sri Lanka

Abstract Background As the elderly population and prevalence of dementia is increasing, it is necessary to have a better comprehension of the influence of specific factors on cognitive function. Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of ageing. Lifestyle factors might either increase or decrease...

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Main Authors: Madushika Wishvanie Kodagoda Gamage, Chandana Hewage, Kithsiri Dedduwa Pathirana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Elderly people
Cognition
Associated factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-2003-5

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