How Daily Routines Shape the Lives of Older Adults

Older adults' daily routines are influenced by their physical abilities, sensory functions, and how they feel about their health. These routines include activities like moderate-to-vigorous exercise, light physical activities, sitting around, and sleep. Most studies look at these activities separately, but they are all connected throughout the day. This study wants to understand how physical and sensory functions, like vision, hearing, and mobility, along with self-perceived health, affect these daily activities. It uses a special method called compositional data analysis to see how these activities interact over a 24-hour period.Physical and sensory functions can change how older adults spend their time. For example, someone with poor vision might spend more time sitting and less time being active. Similarly, how someone feels about their health can also influence their daily routines. If they feel healthy, they might be more active. If not, they might rest more. Understanding these connections can help improve the lives of older adults. By knowing how their physical and sensory functions affect their daily activities, we can create better strategies to keep them healthy and active. It's important to remember that everyone is different. What works for one person might not work for another. This study aims to provide a more personalized approach to understanding and improving the daily routines of older adults.