Patterns of Functional Impairment over Time Amongst Older Men—the Manitoba Follow-up StudyY

Authors

  • Philip D. St John Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
  • Audrey U. Swift Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
  • Robert B. Tate University of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.453

Keywords:

ageing, men, disability, functional status, cohort study, Manitoba Follow-up Study

Abstract

Background

To determine the incidence and prevalence patterns of activity of daily living (ADL) impairments in ageing men.

Methods

3,983 men were enrolled in the Manitoba Follow-up Study (MFUS) cohort study in 1948. From 1996 onwards, functional status was measured. We classified basic (BADL) and instru­mental (IADL) into mutually exclusive categories as a time dependant factor after the second survey wave as: First survey response; no limitation; incident (first episode of disability); persistent (limitation which was seen on all questionnaires after the incident episode); resilient (noted in previous surveys but not present); and recurrent (noted in present survey, and limitations noted as present and absent in previous surveys).

Results

There were 1,745 participants in 1996 at a mean age of 76 years. Incident BADL limitations increased substantially with age: from 1% at age 75 to 15% at age 95. Similarly, persistent limitations increased with age: from 0.4% at age 75 to 18% at age 95. However, BADL function was fluid, with many in­dividuals grouped within the resilient and recurrent patterns. Similar age effects and variability were noted in IADLs.

Conclusion

New and persistent disabilities are highly associated with age. However, there is considerable change in functional status over time.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2021-05-17

How to Cite

1.
St John PD, Swift AU, Tate RB. Patterns of Functional Impairment over Time Amongst Older Men—the Manitoba Follow-up StudyY. Can Geriatr J [Internet]. 2021 May 17 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];24(2):144-50. Available from: https://cgjonline.ca/index.php/cgj/article/view/453

Issue

Section

Original Research