Aging Differently: Physical Limitations Among Adults Aged 50 years and Over: United States, 2001-2007

Holmes, Julia S.; Powell‐Griner, Eve; Lethbridge-Çejku, Margaret; Heyman, Kathleen

doi:10.1037/e665252010-001

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“…1 The rapid growth in the population of middle-aged adults is likely to have major public health implications as the risk for physical limitations (eg, walking 1/4 mile, lifting or carrying 10 lb) increases with age. 2 According to data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation, approximately 20% of women aged 40 to 55 years had self-reported limitations in physical function, including 9.2% with substantial limitations. 3 Moreover, physical limitations may develop during middle adulthood; data from the National Health Interview Survey indicate that 50% of older adults with functional limitations reported that the onset became evident between ages 40 and 55 years.…”

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Association between accelerometer-measured physical activity and muscle capacity in middle-aged postmenopausal women

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Association between accelerometer-measured physical activity and muscle capacity in middle-aged postmenopausal women

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“…Previous studies of socioeconomic and ethnic disparities in functional limitations reported unadjusted data or data adjusted only for differences in demographic characteristics. 10,11,[23][24][25][26][27] Few studies have examined the role of differences in comorbid conditions, obesity, or smoking or simultaneously examined a range of indicators of disease burden. 6,9,28 We sought to determine whether socioeconomic and ethnic differences in functional limitations among noninstitutionalized older adults in the United States remain after adjusting for measures of disease burden.…”

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Socioeconomic and Ethnic Differences in Disease Burden and Disparities in Physical Function in Older Adults

Louie

Ward

2011

Am J Public Health

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Objectives. We investigated whether a greater burden of disease among poorer individuals and ethnic minorities accounted for socioeconomic and racial disparities in self-reported physical functioning among older adults. Methods. We used data from adults aged 60 years or older (n = 5556) in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988–1994 to test associations between education level, poverty index, and race/ethnicity and limitations in 11 functions. We adjusted for demographic features and measures of disease burden (comorbid conditions, smoking, hemoglobin level, serum albumin level, knee pain, body mass index, and skeletal muscle index). Results. Associations between education and functional limitations were attenuated after adjustment, but those with 0–8 years of education were more likely than those with 13 or more years of education to have limitations in 3 functions. Poverty was associated with a higher likelihood of limitations despite adjustment. The likelihood of limitations among non-Hispanic Blacks and Mexican Americans was similar to that of non-Hispanic Whites after adjustment. Conclusions. Socioeconomic disparities in functional limitations among older Americans exist independent of disease burden, whereas socioeconomic differences and disease burden account for racial disparities.

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“…Older adults experience an overall slowing of movement as well as difficulty with fine motor activity and coordination [12]. Arthritis, a chronic and degenerative disease, is highly prevalent among older adults in the United States and is the leading cause of disability [13].…”

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Exploring the accessibility and appeal of surface computing for older adult health care support

Piper

Campbell

Hollan

2010

Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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This paper examines accessibility issues of surface computing with older adults and explores the appeal of surface computing for health care support. We present results from a study involving 20 older adults (age 60 to 88) performing gesture-based interactions on a multitouch surface. Older adults were able to successfully perform all actions on the surface computer, but some gestures that required two fingers (resize) and fine motor movement (rotate) were problematic. Ratings for ease of use and ease of performing each action as well as time required to figure out an action were similar to that of younger adults. Older adults reported that the surface computer was less intimidating, less frustrating, and less overwhelming than a traditional computer. The idea of using a surface computer for health care support was well-received by participants. We conclude with a discussion of design issues involving surface computing for older adults and use of this technology for health care.

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Aging Differently: Physical Limitations Among Adults Aged 50 years and Over: United States, 2001-2007

Cited by 58 publications

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Association between accelerometer-measured physical activity and muscle capacity in middle-aged postmenopausal women

Association between accelerometer-measured physical activity and muscle capacity in middle-aged postmenopausal women

Socioeconomic and Ethnic Differences in Disease Burden and Disparities in Physical Function in Older Adults

Exploring the accessibility and appeal of surface computing for older adult health care support

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