Healthy aging in frail older adults: Active aging project of a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frailty is a growing concern among the aging population. Due to their vulnerability and reduced physiological reserves, frail older adults face an increased risk of functional decline and loss of independence. In frail older adults, the concept of healthy aging emphasizes maintaining independence, functionality, and a high quality of life despite frailty and other age-related challenges.

Objective

Grounded in the multidimensional model of healthy aging and aging-related resilience theory, we aimed to propose and test a hypothesized model. The model included exogenous variables (cognitive and physical function, perceived health) and mediators (resilience, social support, and daily activity) as influencing factors of healthy aging among frail older adults.

Method

SUBMITTER: Seo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature