Aim: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), developed by Dr Nasreddine (Nasreddine
et al. 2005), is a brief cognitive screening tool for detecting older people with mild cognitive …

OBJECTIVE: to investigate and compare the predictive values of four physical performance
measures for the onset of functional dependence in older Japanese people living at home. …

Background There is limited evidence on sarcopenia in Asian populations. This study aimed
to clarify the prevalence, associated factors, and the magnitude of association with mortality …

Background: This article presents an overview of the concept of social capital, reviews
prospective multilevel analytic studies of the association between social capital and health, and …

Purpose Desmoid tumors are locally aggressive and can be fatal in familial adenomatous
polyposis (FAP) patients if they are not suitable for surgery or radiation therapy. Here, we …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of an intergenerational program on
elderly persons’ symptoms of depressive mood and in improving their sense of coherence, …

BACKGROUND: The clinico-epidemiologic relevance of the reduction in the frequency of
going outdoors in older adults has not been well characterized. This study examined whether …

This study examined the present state and longitudinal changes in higher-level functional
capacity in a Japanese urban community. Persons aged 65–84 years living in a suburb of …

Objectives Walking speed, grip strength, and standing balance are key components of
physical performance in older people. The present study aimed to evaluate (1) associations of …

Objectives To determine age- and sex-specific reference values for six physical performance
measures, ie hand-grip strength, one-legged stance, and gait speed and step length at …