2019 41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) | 2019
Foot care to improve physical function and prevent falling of frail elderly adults with and without dementia
Abstract
Feet and toenail abnormalities are common among the elderly and can increase the risk of falls. We examined the changes in physical function after feet and toenails care for frail elderly adults and elderly adults with dementia. As a result, the abnormalities in the subject’s feet and toenails improved, and the individuals’ physical function and social participation increased.