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  • Title: Multiple trajectories of successful aging of older and younger cohorts.
    Author: Hsu HC, Jones BL.
    Journal: Gerontologist; 2012 Dec; 52(6):843-56. PubMed ID: 22403165.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to apply group-based trajectory analysis to identify multiple successful aging trajectories by multiple indicators and to examine the factors related to successful aging among the elderly population in Taiwan. DESIGN AND METHODS: Nation-representative longitudinal data collected from 1993 to 2007 and consisting of 2 cohorts were used, and the trajectories of the following 6 successful aging indicators were analyzed: chronic diseases, physical function difficulties, depressive symptoms, social support, social participation, and economic satisfaction. RESULTS: Members of the cohorts fell into 4 groups: successful aging, usual aging (the older cohort)/insecure aging (the younger cohort), health declining, and care demanding. Successful aging trajectories reflected differences in self-rated health and life satisfaction. IMPLICATIONS: This study provides empirical findings of the heterogeneity of successful aging trajectories in multidimensional indicators.
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