Term: Functional Limitations

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The reduced ability of someone to carry out activities of daily living (eg. eating, grooming, bathing), the presence of medical conditions, and social functioning, which includes one's perceived health status, role limitations, restricted activity days, and other functional limitations.

Related terms 

• Functional Limitations Indicators
• Geriatric Assessment

References 

• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
• Menec VH. The relation between everyday activities and successful aging: a 6-year longitudinal study. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2003;58(2):S74-S82. [Abstract] (View)