Envejecer: aspectos positivos, capacidad funcional, percepción de salud y síndromes geriátricos en una población mayor de 70 años

The prevalence of geriatric syndromes, mainly urinary incontinence, was high. Factors associated with both instrumental and basic autonomy were the feeling of being useful, the ability to make decisions, and having projects and hobbies. Having good self-perceived health involves other factors, which require further study.