Effects of Disease Burden and Functional Adaptation on Morbidity and Mortality on Older Adults

Objectives To ascertain whether older adults with extensive disease but relative vigor (adapters) shorten the period at the end of life in which they live with morbidity (compress morbidity). Design Prospective, community‐based cohort study in four U.S. cities. Setting Cardiovascular Health Study. Participants Individuals aged 65 and older. Measurements Participants were categorized into three groups according to extent of disease (assessed...