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Aging is a natural process, which produces a decline in organ function. Functional limitations put the elderly at risk for falls, reduced access to medical services, poor quality of life, declining functional abilities, and negative health outcomes. The present study is aimed to assess the functional status of the elderly residing in old age homes of Puducherry. The descriptive study was conducted among 70 participants aged 60-75 years. The basic demographic data were collected from the study participants followed by physical assessments was done. The functional status of the elderly was assessed using the modified Katz index scale. The results revealed that 30 % of the participants were found moderate impairment in their activities of daily living (ADL). Among the basic ADL activities, the highest percentage of dependence was observed in transferring (32.86%), followed by bladder continence (27.14%), using the toilet (17.14%), dressing (15.71%), getting a bath (7.14%), bowel continence (5.71%) and feeding (4.29%). Age, hearing, range of motion, and self-reported difficulty in walking were significantly associated with ADL dependency. The study concluded that functional dependence was high among old age home residents requires suitable interventions at the community level. |
