Predicting hand function in older adults: evaluations of grip strength, arm curl strength, and manual dexterity.

Background: Hand function is critical for independence in activities of daily living for older adults.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine how grip strength, arm curl strength, and manual dexterous coordination contributed to time-based versus self-report assessment of hand function in community-dwelling older adults.

Methods: Adults aged ≥60 years without low vision or neurological disorders were recruited.