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Among older adults attending a Nigerian primary care clinic, about 15% needed help with daily activities. Functional dependence was more common in those aged 85 years or older and those with poor vision or back pain. Early screening and support for these problems may help older people remain independent and improve their quality of life.
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This page is a summary of: Association Between Visual Impairment and Functional Dependence Among Older Adults in a Primary Care Setting, SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, August 2026, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s42399-026-02587-2.
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