Background China is facing a rapidly expanding aging population. Insights into the health
status of older adults are of great significance for health resource allocation and health care …

Background The associations between trajectories of different health conditions and
cognitive impairment among older adults were unknown. Our cohort study aimed to …

Objectives Exploring the relationship between cognitive functioning and depressive
symptoms in Chinese older adults and the mediating role of the ability to perform activities of …

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between depression, cognitive
function, social activities and activities of daily living (ADL), and verify whether social …

Objective This study examines the association between marital satisfaction and cognitive
function, while distinguishing between the effects of improving and declining marital …

Background The high prevalence of sensory impairment and functional limitations in older
adults is a significant concern, yet there is limited understanding of the relationship between …

Background Mounting evidence suggests that cognitive impairment is strongly associated
with difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADL disability). This study aims to …

Background The global population's aging has led to an increasing demand for long-term
care (LTC), especially in developing countries like China. Comprehensive assessment of …

Nursing home (NH) residents commonly face limitations in basic activities of daily living
(BADLs), following a hierarchical decline. Understanding this hierarchy is crucial for …

Functional limitations refer to the dependency to perform activities of daily living. Increasing
evidence has demonstrated a bidirectional association between functional limitations and …