The Characteristics of Activities of Daily living and Physical and Mental function among Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Abstract

[purpose] This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of activities ofdaily living and physical and mental function among the elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). [Method] 335 elderly residence participated in this study. Activities of daily living and physical and mental function were compared between two groups defined by Mini­ Mental State Examination (MMSE) score: (1) MCI group: MMSE score between 24-26, (2) control group: MMSE score above 27. To examine the independent association between cognitive function and potential factors, we used multiple logistic regression analysis. [Results] There were significant differences of duration of education, one-leg standing time and score of Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence. The logistic regression analysis results that duration of education and one-leg standing time were significant related factor of cognitive function. [Conclusion] Our findings suggest that duration of education and one-leg standing time were related to cognitive function and they may be useful for early identification of MCI.