Provocative testing in community dwelling older adults: a path to identify physical resilience.

Kenneth Ladd Seldeen, Saurav Saha, Zhuo Tang, Angela Van Sciver, Cedric Lee Treadway, Owen Paul Treanor, Nikhil Satchidanand, Bruce Robert Troen

Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, and Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS and Research Service, Veteran Affairs Kansas City Healthcare System, Kansas City, MO.Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, and Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS and Research Service, Veteran Affairs Kansas City Healthcare System, Kansas City, MO. · pubmed

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Abstract

Resilience is the capacity of an organism to both resist and recover from stressors, and its decline can be an early indicator of susceptibility that precedes frailty, disability, and death. This study explores the use of provocative tests-time-based responses to non-harmful challenges-as potential indicators of resilience.

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Research summary

The paper claims that provocative tests can serve as indicators of physical resilience in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores the concept of resilience, which is closely tied to the aging process and may provide insights into early indicators of frailty and disability, potentially contributing to longevity research.

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