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Time spent on activities like hobbies and exercise increased for older adults, while disability remained stable. Activity levels are linked to disability, suggesting broader measures are needed.

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  • Public Health

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Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Health and Retirement Study, a longitudinal survey of U.S. adults.
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    • Disability prevalence remained stable, though personal care hours rose with increased disability.
    • Most activity types showed a decline in association with rising disability, except for personal care.

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    • Daily activities exhibit greater dynamism compared to disability prevalence over time.
    • Time use patterns are demonstrably associated with disability status.
    • Incorporating a broader range of activities into disability measures is recommended to better reflect disability's scope and dynamics.