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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The population aged 90 and over is the fastest-growing demographic group.
  • Understanding physical performance in this oldest old population is crucial for health and care planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine reference values for physical performance measures (PPMs) in 90-year-olds.
  • To compare PPMs in 90-year-olds with those in 70- and 80-year-olds.
  • To identify sex-specific characteristics of physical decline in the oldest old.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Septuagenarians, Octogenarians, and Nonagenarians Investigation with Centenarians (SONIC) study (2010-2018).
  • Included cohorts of 70, 80, and 90-year-olds, excluding those requiring long-term care.
  • Measured physical performance using hand grip strength and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).

Main Results:

  • Established mean reference values for hand grip strength, gait speed, 5-times chair stand, tandem balance, and SPPB for 90-year-olds.
  • All PPMs showed statistically significant differences between the 90-year-old cohort and the 70/80-year-old cohorts (P < 0.001).
  • Hand grip strength declined consistently with age, while SPPB lower limb scores showed a more pronounced decrease between ages 80 and 90.

Conclusions:

  • Generated sex-specific reference values and appraisal standards for community-dwelling, oldest old Japanese individuals not requiring long-term care.
  • Demonstrated distinct patterns of age-related physical performance decline between upper and lower extremities.