Frailty and depression predict instrumental activities of daily living in older adults: A population-based longitudinal study using the CARE75+ cohort.

Peter A CoventryDean McMillanAndrew CleggLesley BrownChristina Maria van der Feltz-CornelisSimon GilbodyShehzad Ali

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Frailty and depression are independently associated with reduced independence in instrumental activities of daily living. Also, depression interacts with frailty to further reduce independence for mild to moderately frail individuals, suggesting that clinical management of frailty should integrate physical and mental health care.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
physical activity
healthcare
mental health
palliative care