Age-related differences in activities of daily living among older Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT: The decline in activities of daily living (ADL) significantly impacts independence and quality of life among older adults. This study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) to conduct a cross-sectional analysis of 4,751 functionally impaired older Chinese adults aged ≥ 60 years with Modified Barthel Index (MBI) scores < 100. Participants were stratified into seven age groups (60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and ≥ 90 years), and simple linear models were used to analyze age-related differences across 12 ADL domains. Results revealed three patterns of functional decline: (1) basic self-care activities (eating, getting up) remained relatively stable across age groups; (2) mobility functions (walking, stair climbing) showed progressive decline, wit

SUBMITTER: Chang CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature