Brenda C. Spillman

Eileen M. Crimmins

Ellen Kramarow

EM Crimmins

James Lubitz

Jennifer C. Cornman

LG Martin

Linda G. Martin

Patti M. Andreski

RF Schoeni

Robert F. Schoeni

Sharon S. Merkin

TE Seeman

Teresa E. Seeman

Timothy A. Waidmann

VA Freedman

Vicki A. Freedman

Abstract
               This article updates trends from five national U.S. surveys to determine whether the prevalence of activity limitations among the older population continued to decline in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Findings across studies suggest that personal care and domestic activity limitations may have continued to decline for those ages 85 and older from 2000 to 2008, but generally were flat since 2000 for those ages 65–84. Modest increases were observed for the 55- to 64-year-old group approaching late life, although prevalence remained low for this age group. Inclusion of the institutional population is important for assessing trends among those ages 85 and older in particular.</jats:p

Crossref

Demography

Trends in Late-Life Activity Limitations in the United States: An Update From Five National Surveys

Trends in Late-Life Activity Limitations in the United States: An Update From Five National Surveys

Abstract

Similar works

Full text

Available Versions

Crossref