Correlation of Cognitive Impairment with Activities of Daily Living in Elderly Individuals

Abstract

Aim: To correlate Cognitive Impairment with activity of daily living in elderly individuals. Background: Cognitive Impairment is usually seen in Individuals above 75 Years. Activity of Daily Living can be affected in elderly individuals. MOCA and Modified Barthel Index has been used for the investigation. Methodology: This was an correlational study. 60 elderly individuals between the age group of 75-85 were included in the study. First, assessment of cognition was done by using Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MOCA). If the score is below 26, in those individuals Modified Barthel Index was taken to check Activity of Daily living. If the score is below 100, it indicated decline in ADL’s. The data was stastically analysed using Pearson Correlation Test. Results: MOCA has a negative correlation between MBI. Conclusion: There is a negative correlation between Cognitive Impairment and Activity of Daily living in elderly individuals.