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2. Activity theory (aging) - Wikipedia

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   The activity theory of aging, also known as the implicit theory of aging, normal theory of aging, and lay theory of aging, proposes that aging occurs with more positive outcomes when adults stay active and maintain social interactions as they get older. [1] Activity theory suggests that the aging process is slowed or delayed, and quality of ...

3. Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Wikipedia

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   Psychology. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) is a self-report questionnaire that consists of two 10-item scales to measure both positive and negative affect. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale of 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much). The measure has been used mainly as a research tool in group studies, but can be utilized within ...

4. English Longitudinal Study of Ageing - Wikipedia

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   The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) is a longitudinal study that collects multidisciplinary data from a representative sample of the English population aged 50 and older to look at all aspects of aging in England . The study started in 2002 and there are currently nine waves of completed data and a tenth wave is currently being ...

5. Normative Aging Study - Wikipedia

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   Normative Aging Study. The Normative Aging Study (NAS) is a longitudinal study which studies the effects of aging on various health issues. [1] The ongoing study was established in 1963 by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. [2] The initial sample was 2,280 men now with an average age of 72 years (mean age at entry was 42 years).

6. Continuing care retirement communities in the United States

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   A continuing care retirement community (CCRC), [1][2] sometimes known as a life plan community, is a type of retirement community in the U.S. where a continuum of aging care needs—from independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care—can all be met within the community. [3] These various levels of shelter and care may be housed ...

7. Weibull distribution - Wikipedia

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   The Weibull plot is a plot of the empirical cumulative distribution function of data on special axes in a type of Q–Q plot. The axes are versus . The reason for this change of variables is the cumulative distribution function can be linearized: which can be seen to be in the standard form of a straight line.

8. File:Annual report - National Institute on Aging (IA ...

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9. Population ageing - Wikipedia

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   Population ageing is an increasing median age in a population because of declining fertility rates and rising life expectancy. Most countries have rising life expectancy and an ageing population, trends that emerged first in developed countries but are now seen in virtually all developing countries. In most developed countries, the phenomenon ...