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The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of potentially reversible locomotor disabilities in elderly subjects and the cost effectiveness of providing aids for daily living. It involved a randomised trial of 85 persons living independently in an inner London borough. A number of interventions were included: raised toilet seat, teapot tipper, shoe horn, elastic laces and double handled saucepan. Conclusions: appreciable degrees of unrecognised locomotor disability are detected on screening of very elderly people living independently. Providing aids offers a feasible and cost effective means of improving function in such people.
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