A Multidimensional Assessment of Activities of Daily Living, Mental Status, Communication, and Social Abilities Among Older Adults in Shenzhen, China: Cross-Sectional Study.

The proportion of disability among Chinese older adults increases with age, being female, having lower education levels, being divorced or widowed, and living with nonrelatives. Impairment in ADL ability is significantly correlated with poor mental status, social participation, and sensory and communication abilities. A holistic approach to improving the health of the older population is recommended in China.