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Ability, disability, and the oldest old.

S Bould1, M H Smith, C F Longino

  • 1Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Delaware, Newark 19716-2580, USA.

Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|December 8, 1996
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This study profiles the oldest-old population (85+) using new census data on limitations. It assesses their care needs and available household support, challenging stereotypes of frailty.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The population aged 85 and older (oldest old) is rapidly growing.
  • Understanding the capabilities and needs of this demographic is crucial for policy development.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the range of abilities and limitations in this group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To profile the oldest old population, including the institutionalized, using a new measure of ability range.
  • To examine disability extent, potential household care, and economic characteristics.
  • To address the need for help and evaluate long-term care proposals for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two new questions from the 1990 Decennial Census on self-care and mobility limitations.

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  • Integrated these with the standard work limitation question for a comprehensive ability range measure.
  • Analyzed personal characteristics (age, gender, race, etc.) and economic factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed profiling of the oldest old, encompassing those with severe disabilities.
    • Assessment of household care availability and economic status within this age group.
    • Identification of specific needs for help or care among the oldest old.

    Conclusions:

    • A nuanced understanding of the oldest old is necessary to address care costs and challenge dependency stereotypes.
    • This population is diverse, not uniformly frail or in need of institutionalization.
    • Data-driven insights are vital for effective long-term care planning and support.