Characteristics associated with mobility limitation in long-term care residents with dementia

Gerontologist. 2005 Oct;45 Spec No 1(1):62-7. doi: 10.1093/geront/45.suppl_1.62.

Abstract

This article describes the prevalence, assessment, and treatment of, as well as characteristics associated with, mobility limitation in 343 residents with dementia in 45 assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Overall, 89% of residents had some degree of mobility limitation. Mobility limitation was associated with fewer behavioral symptoms, low fluid intake, professional assessment, and professional and informal treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Dementia / complications*
  • Dementia / nursing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care*
  • Male
  • Mobility Limitation*
  • Nursing Homes
  • Prevalence