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Valued Activities Among Individuals With and Without Functional Impairments: Findings from the National Health and Aging Trends study (NHATS)

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Using the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), we examined baseline activity and functional status. Respondents were classified as High (n=1,662), Moderate (n=1,973), or Low (n=989) Function and rated importance of and actual participation in four activities. Transportation and health were also examined. Individuals classified as low function were less likely to engage in valued activities and more likely to report that poor health and transportation limited participation, compared to individuals with no or moderate functional impairments. Data suggest the importance of developing interventions which bridge the gap between activity preferences and participation for older adults with functional limitations.

Source: Activities Adaptation & Aging

DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2018.1521254

Authors: Jeanine M. Parisi, Laken Roberts, Sarah L. Szanton, Nancy A. Hodgson, Laura N. Gitlin

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Aging