The relationship between grip strength, executive functions and memory in older adults with dementia: a cross sectional analysis
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بررسی ارتباط ناتوانیهای بینایی، شنوایی، حافظه و قدرت چنگش دست با میزان قابلیت استفاده سیستمهای دردسترس سالمندان مقیم خانههای سالمندان شهرکرمان
Objectives As people get older, their body systems become disrupted. As the elderly lose their abilities, they become more dependent on others. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between visual, hearing, and memory disabilities as well as hand grip strength and the systems usability available to the elderly living in nursing homes in Kerman, Iran. Methods & Materials This c...
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