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Barbara Resnick1, N Jennifer Klinedinst2, Laura Yerges-Armstrong3
1University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, USA Resnick@son.umaryland.edu.
Objective:
To better understand the impact of genetics on resilience and successful aging, we tested a model of successful aging.
Method:
This was a descriptive study with a single interview and blood draw done with residents in a continuing care retirement community. Five genes associated with resilience were included in the model. The hypothesis was tested using structural equation modeling.
Results:
A total of 116 participants completed the survey. Two SNPs from SLC6A4 (rs25533 and rs1042173) and age were the only variables associated with physical resilience and explained 9% of the variance. Cognitive status, age, and depression were directly associated with successful aging; variance in rs25532 or rs1042173, resilience, and pain were indirectly associated with successful aging through depression.
Discussion:
Continued research to replicate these findings is needed so as to be able to recognize older adults at risk of low physical resilience and implement appropriate interventions.
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