A preliminary assessment of the medical and functional factors associated with vehicle crashes in older adults

Article Abstract:

Diminished visual abilities may be an important risk factor for automobile crashes in older people. Researchers compared 99 drivers over age 55 who had had an at-fault car accident and 75 older drivers who had not. Drivers involved in an accident were significantly more likely to have a 40% or greater decrease in vision as measured by the useful field of view (UFOV) test. Drivers who had caused an accident were also more likely to be of black race or to have recently fallen down, and less likely to be taking beta-blocker medications.

Traffic accidents, Aged automobile drivers, Elderly drivers

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Prevalence and correlates of fecal incontinence in community-dwelling older adults

Article Abstract:

A study on the prevalence and risk factors contributing to fecal incontinence amongst elderly persons residing in community homes is presented. It is concluded that this problem is more common amongst those suffering with chronic diarrhea, multiple health problems and poor health.

Alabama, Frail elderly, Fecal incontinence

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Measuring life-span mobility in community-dwelling older adults

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted among the community-dwelling older adults to examine the validity and reliability of a standardized approach for assessing life-space mobility. It also studies the ability of this standardized approach to detect changes in life-space over a period of time.

United States, Aged, Elderly, Analysis, Life spans (Biology), Life span (Biology)

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