ASSOCIATION OF AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES WITH INTRINSIC CAPACITY IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
2024
Age-Friendly Communities and Older Adults' Health
Sample size: 413
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Li Chunxiao, Liu Kehan, Peng Wenting, Zheng Yu, Huang Chongmei, Liu Minhui
Primary Institution: Central South University
Hypothesis
The level of age-friendly communities is associated with the intrinsic capacity of older adults.
Conclusion
Age-friendly communities are linked to better intrinsic capacity in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The level of age-friendly community was significantly associated with intrinsic capacity scores.
- Higher community age-friendliness correlated with better scores in various health assessments.
- Chronic diseases negatively impacted intrinsic capacity scores.
Takeaway
Living in a friendly community helps older people stay healthy and independent.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using linear regression to analyze data from cognitively intact older adults.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 65 to 94 years, with 52.06% being male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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