Patterns of intrinsic capacity trajectory and onset of activities of daily living disability among community-dwelling older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global population ageing has brought about new challenges for elderly care. Exploring intrinsic capacity (IC) over time, which is designed as a composite measure of an individual's physical and mental capabilities, is essential for promoting healthy ageing and preventing dependency, such as that emerging from disability in activities of daily living (ADL). We aimed to identify and examine the differences between classes of IC trajectory and onset of ADL disability.

Methods

We conducted an observational study using data from three waves (2011-15) of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, comprising 2609 participants with 6034 observations. IC was measured by five domains, including locomotion, cognition, psychological, sensory capacities, and vitality.

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467824 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature