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Trends in Late-Life Activity Limitations in the United States: An Update From Five National Surveys

Authors: Vicki A. Freedman, Brenda C. Spillman, Patti M. Andreski, Jennifer C. Cornman, Eileen M. Crimmins, Ellen Kramarow, James Lubitz, Linda G. Martin, Sharon S. Merkin, Robert F. Schoeni, Teresa E. Seeman, Timothy A. Waidmann

Published in: Demography | Issue 2/2013

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This article updates trends from five national U.S. surveys to determine whether the prevalence of activity limitations among the older population continued to decline in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Findings across studies suggest that personal care and domestic activity limitations may have continued to decline for those ages 85 and older from 2000 to 2008, but generally were flat since 2000 for those ages 65–84. Modest increases were observed for the 55- to 64-year-old group approaching late life, although prevalence remained low for this age group. Inclusion of the institutional population is important for assessing trends among those ages 85 and older in particular.

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Title: Trends in Late-Life Activity Limitations in the United States: An Update From Five National Surveys
Authors: Vicki A. Freedman
Brenda C. Spillman
Patti M. Andreski
Jennifer C. Cornman
Eileen M. Crimmins
Ellen Kramarow
James Lubitz
Linda G. Martin
Sharon S. Merkin
Robert F. Schoeni
Teresa E. Seeman
Timothy A. Waidmann
Publication date: 01-04-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Demography / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0070-3370
Electronic ISSN: 1533-7790
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-012-0167-z

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