Lachs Functional Assessment Tool

Assesses the functional capacity of older adults

Select an option for each item of the Lachs Functional Assessment Tool to screen the functional capacity of older adults and identify problems that may lead to loss of autonomy.

Reference:
  • Lachs MS, Feinstein AR, Cooney LM, Drickamer MA, Marottoli RA, Paveza GJ, Tinetti ME. A simple procedure for general screening for functional disability in elderly patients. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1990;111(9):699-706. PubMed