Impact of changes in leisure activities on incident disability among older adults: a nationwide cohort study.

Chi Zhang, Jin Liu, Anying Bai, Yuting Kang, Qiang Gao, Jie Zhang, Yushan Zhang, Wenyu Li, Yingqi Zhao, Ping Zeng, Ji Shen

Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

As research has shown that participation in leisure activities (LAs) is closely related to health outcomes in later life, we explored the associations between dynamic changes in LAs and disability in activities of daily living (ADL) in older people.

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Research summary

The paper claims that changes in leisure activities are associated with the incidence of disability in activities of daily living among older adults. This research is relevant as it explores lifestyle factors that may influence health outcomes and functional ability in aging populations, which is crucial for understanding longevity and improving quality of life in older adults.

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