Wellbeing at older ages: Towards an inclusive and multidimensional measure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With population aging, there is a growing need to measure and monitor the wellbeing of older people, including older people with disabilities.

Objective

To estimate the extent of wellbeing for individuals age 60+ in the U.S. overall and across disability status, this paper develops a measure of wellbeing at older ages that is multidimensional and disability inclusive.

Methods

Rates of multidimensional wellbeing among American older adults overall and among older adults with disabilities were estimated using multivariate regression analysis and data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics matched with the 2013 Disability and Use of Time Supplement. Multidimensional wellbeing was defined as the simultaneous achievement of outcomes in five dimensions: material

SUBMITTER: Mitra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7541405 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature