The Medical journal of Australia
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To assess intrinsic capacity, an important component of ageing well, in older Aboriginal people living in remote Western Australia. ⋯ Impaired intrinsic capacity in older Aboriginal people living in the Kimberley was most frequent in the sensory and locomotion domains. Reduced capacity in these domains could be highly amenable to treatment that would ensure that Elders can continue to take part in activities important for quality of life.