The Role of Psychological and Social Well-being on Physical Function Trajectories in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological and social well-being are emerging as major determinants in preserving health in old age. We aimed to explore the association between these factors and the rate of decline in physical function over time in older adults.

Methods

Data were gathered from the Swedish National study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen (SNAC-K). The study population consisted of 1,153 non-demented, community-dwelling men and women free from multimorbidity or impairments in basic or instrumental activities of daily living at baseline. They were followed over 12 years to capture the rate of decline in physical function, which was measured by combining data on walking speed, balance, and chair stands. The association between baseline psychological and social well-being and decli

SUBMITTER: Saadeh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7357580 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature