Participation in diverse activities at community gathering places and higher-level functional capacity among older adults: JAGES longitudinal study.

Kaori Yamaguchi, Kazushige Ide, Meiko Yokoyama, Taishi Tsuji, Yuta Mori, Takuto Miyazawa, Katsunori Kondo

Takemi Program in International Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Effective strategies must address functional decline among older adults resulting from aging and disease. We investigate the association between the number of different types of activities that older adults engaged in at community gathering places (CGPs) and their subsequent higher-level functional capacity in Japan.

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Research summary

The paper claims that engaging in diverse activities at community gathering places is associated with higher-level functional capacity among older adults. This research is relevant as it explores social engagement as a potential factor in maintaining functional abilities in aging, which can contribute to healthier aging and longevity.

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