The Prevalence and Trends of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Impairments in the United States from 2008-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are neuropsychological-driven tasks that are linked to cognitive dysfunction. Examining population-based IADL deficits may reveal insights for the presence of these impairments in the United States.

Objective

This investigation sought to evaluate the prevalence and trends of IADL impairments in Americans.

Methods

A secondary analysis of data from the 2006-2018 waves of the Health and Retirement Study was conducted. The overall unweighted analytic sample included 29,764 Americans aged≥50 years. Respondents indicated their ability to perform six IADLs: manage money, manage medications, use a telephone, prepare hot meals, shop for groceries, and use a map. Persons reporting difficulty or an inability to complete a

SUBMITTER: Knoll K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10200247 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature