TY - JOUR
T1 - Impact of morbidity and life events on successful aging
AU - Hsu, Hui Chuan
N1 - Funding Information:
This research was based on the project “Successful Aging Analysis Through the Life Course” supported by grants from the National Science Council, Taiwan, Republic of China ( NSC 96-2628-H-468-001 ).
Copyright:
Copyright 2011 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2011/7/1
Y1 - 2011/7/1
N2 - The purpose of this study was to examine the risks of the incidence of chronic conditions and life events on successful aging. Longitudinal data from a 10-year follow-up health survey were used. Successful aging indicators included basic and advanced physical function, depressive symptoms, cognitive function, emotional support, participation in productive activities, and life satisfaction. The stressors included life events and morbidity years of 10 chronic conditions. Loss of offspring increased the risk to physical health, psychological health, and life satisfaction. Being newly widowed was related to depressive symptoms, whereas being newly divorced increased the risk of poor social support. Morbidity years increased the risk of failure in successful aging, especially for stroke, respiratory system disease, diabetes, and cancer. Emotional health of the elderly should be carefully monitored after onset of life events and incidences of chronic conditions.
AB - The purpose of this study was to examine the risks of the incidence of chronic conditions and life events on successful aging. Longitudinal data from a 10-year follow-up health survey were used. Successful aging indicators included basic and advanced physical function, depressive symptoms, cognitive function, emotional support, participation in productive activities, and life satisfaction. The stressors included life events and morbidity years of 10 chronic conditions. Loss of offspring increased the risk to physical health, psychological health, and life satisfaction. Being newly widowed was related to depressive symptoms, whereas being newly divorced increased the risk of poor social support. Morbidity years increased the risk of failure in successful aging, especially for stroke, respiratory system disease, diabetes, and cancer. Emotional health of the elderly should be carefully monitored after onset of life events and incidences of chronic conditions.
KW - chronic conditions
KW - elderly health
KW - life events
KW - successful aging
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U2 - 10.1177/1010539511412575
DO - 10.1177/1010539511412575
M3 - Article
C2 - 21727083
AN - SCOPUS:79960488850
SN - 1010-5395
VL - 23
SP - 458
EP - 469
JO - Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
JF - Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
IS - 4
ER -
