This is the 76th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope.
A new approach to ageing developed in Australia could influence how older people are supported – at home, in the community, by policymakers and through technology.
Intrinsic Capacity, as it is called, takes a holistic view of health, a more complete picture of overall well-being. It measures cognition, mobility, psychological health, sensory function, including vision and hearing, and vital capacity. It also takes frailty into account.
