Activities of daily living and quality of life in Alzheimer disease • JML Journal of Medicine and Life

2012, Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 162 – 167

Activities of daily living and quality of life in Alzheimer disease

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Opara JA

Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland

Correspondence to:Prof. Józef A. Opara, MD, PhD Academy of Physical Education, ul. Mikolowska 72b, 40-065 Katowice, Poland Phone: +48-32-2075301; Fax: +48-32-2511097; E-mail: jozefopara@wp.pl

Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease is known for placing a significant burden on caregivers, which includes social, psychological, physical or economic aspects. The disease decreases patients’ capacity for activities of daily living and quality of life. Information about functional status is useful in the interpretation of the quality of life assessment results.

In this paper the most commonly used scales evaluating activities of daily living and quality of life in Alzheimer’s disease, either generic or specific, is presented.

Keywords

Alzheimer’s DiseaseADL, burdenIADLQuality of Life

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Article Publishing Date (print): 12-06-2012
Available Online: 18-06-2012

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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

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