Living on the edge of the community: factors associated with discontinuation of community living among people with cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As Japanese society continues to age, the isolation of older people is increasing, and community living for people with cognitive impairment is becoming more difficult. However, the challenges faced by people with cognitive impairment living in the community have not been fully explored because of methodological difficulties. This study re-accessed people with cognitive impairment identified in a previous epidemiological survey to explore their current situation and the risk factors associated with all-cause discontinuation of community living.

Methods

Under a community-based participatory framework, we examined a high-risk approach for people with cognitive impairment and a community action approach in parallel, to build a dementia-friendly community. For the hig

SUBMITTER: Ura C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7893898 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature