ArticlePublic health2025
Early identification of cognitive impairment in older adults from Advanced Activities of Daily Living (AADL): A scoping review.
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- Effect of Environment on the Cognition of Older Adults: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- The Impact of Dementia Caregiving on the Health of the Spousal Caregiver.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- AI-Driven Activity of Daily Living Monitoring: A Comprehensive Review of Ambient, Wearable, and Fusion-Based Sensing Technologies.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Adaptation and validations of Amsterdam instrumental activities of daily living questionnaire-short version for Peru.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reportsArticle
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Abstract
objectivesRapid technological advancements and societal shifts have reshaped older adults' daily lives. Emerging evidence suggests that Advanced Activities of Daily Living (AADL)-complex tasks beyond basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental ADL (IADL)-may signal cognitive impairment earlier than traditional measures. This scoping review aims to identify AADL that could serve as early indicators of cognitive impairment. STUDY
designScoping review.
methodsThis review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework and adhered to the PRISMA-ScR guideline. We systematically searched Web of Science, PubMed, and PsycINFO for relevant studies published between 2013 and 2023.
resultsFrom 16,185 initially identified articles, 45 studies conducted across 11 countries were included after thorough screening and eligibility assessment. These studies examined eight domains of AADL (e.g., digital technology use, social engagement, cultural activities, naturalistic driving), across cognitive impairment stages from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia. Findings highlighted that frequent engagement in certain leisure, social, and intellectually stimulating activities (e.g., reading, playing board games, volunteering) was consistently associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline. Digital behavioural indicators (e.g., computer usage patterns, naturalistic driving metrics, survey response times) showed promising predictive potential for early cognitive impairment identification, with several studies reporting good predictive accuracy (e.g., AUC >0.80).
conclusionsAADL indicators hold promise for early detection and potential prevention of cognitive impairment among older adults. Future research should explore the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical integration of AADL assessments into routine geriatric care and public health practice, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
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