Multi-trajectories of intrinsic capacity and their effect on higher-level functional capacity, life satisfaction, and self-esteem in community-dwelling older adults: the NILS-LSA.

Shu Zhang, Chikako Tange, Shih-Tsung Huang, Sayaka Kubota, Hiroshi Shimokata, Yukiko Nishita, Rei Otsuka

Department of Epidemiology of Aging, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Variability in intrinsic capacity (IC) changes among community-dwelling older adults and their effect on health outcomes remain understudied. We examined the variability in IC trajectories and their impact on higher-level functional capacity (HLFC), life satisfaction, and self-esteem.

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Research summary

The paper examines the variability in intrinsic capacity among community-dwelling older adults and its effects on functional capacity, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. While it addresses aspects of aging and intrinsic capacity, it does not focus on the root causes of aging or propose solutions for lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to understanding the aging process and its implications for quality of life, but the impact on the broader field of longevity research is limited.

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