The enduring effect of education-socioeconomic differences in disability trajectories from age 85 years in the Newcastle 85+ Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Little is known about disability progression in very old age despite this being vital for care planning. We investigate whether distinct trajectories of disability are evident from age 85 to 90 and their association with socio-economic status (SES).

Methods

The Newcastle 85+ Study recruited people born in 1921 through participating general practices in Newcastle and North Tyneside. Participants underwent a health assessment (HA) at baseline, 18, 36 and 60 months and a GP record review (GPRR) at baseline, 36 and 60 months. Disability was measured via difficulty in 17 Activities of Daily Living. Trajectory identification was assessed by gender stratified, mortality adjusted, group-based trajectory modelling (GBTM) and the impact of life-course SES (level of education

SUBMITTER: Kingston A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4407633 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature