Resumen de Bathing as a potential target for disability reduction in the oldest old

Daniel J. Berlau, Maria M. Corrada, Carrie B. Peltz, Claudia H. Kawas

• The article discusses research on disabilities that hinder activities of daily living (ADL) among people who are 90 years of age and older as part of a so-called "90+ Study." The article focuses on bathing limitations experienced in this population. A survey of incident disability and statistical findings regarding bathing and other ADL disabilities are discussed.