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Functional Characteristics and Supporting Methods for Maintaining Independent Life of the Elders
Abstract
At first, it is necessary to measure physical and intellectual function objectively to support independence of the elders who need care in daily life, and to analyze the reason why the elders cannot move or take action, and why the barrier occurs. An effective use of a survival or a substituted function and also the improvement of physical environment, such as housing accommodation in private and public sectors require for removing barriers. Besides, social resources are useful to support independence of the elders in their daily lives. In this chapter, two issues was focused, functional characteristics which change in accordance with the increase of age, and the methods of removing barriers for elders to move as they like.
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