Scientists develop online calculator to predict how long senior citizens have left to live
Scientists develop online end-of-life calculator to predict how long senior citizens have left to live by asking questions about underlying conditions and whether or not they can perform daily activities A team at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada, has developed the Risk Evaluation for Support: Predictions for Elder-Life in the Community Tool Known as RESPECT, researchers say it can accurately predict death among older adults who use or need home care within six months The tool asks questions about age, sex, underlying health conditions and the ability to go about performing daily...