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Peer reviewedRogers, Andrei; And Others – Gerontologist, 1990
Challenges the pessimistic conclusions of recent studies of longevity and health among the elderly which claim positive trends in prolongation of life have not been matched by extension of healthy life. Examines conceptual issues related to measurement and dynamics of mortality-disability. Uses data from the 1986 Longitudinal Study of Aging to…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Disabilities, Mortality Rate, Older Adults
Peer reviewedFabian, Ellen S. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1991
Discusses three measurement approaches to assessing quality of life for individuals with disabilities (quality of life as measure of life satisfaction across life domains, measure of adaptive functioning/environmental mastery, and measure of changes in response to services provided). Provides examples of approaches and discusses implications for…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Change Strategies, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods
