%0 Journal Article
%T Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand -Te Pu¨ˇwaitanga o Nga Tapuwae Kia Ora Tonu, LiLACS NZ: Study protocol
%A Karen J Hayman
%A Ngaire Kerse
%A Lorna Dyall
%A Mere Kepa
%A Ruth Teh
%A Carol Wham
%A Valerie Wright-St Clair
%A Janine Wiles
%A Sally Keeling
%A Martin J Connolly
%A Tim J Wilkinson
%A Simon Moyes
%A Joanna B Broad
%A Santosh Jatrana
%J BMC Geriatrics
%D 2012
%I BioMed Central
%R 10.1186/1471-2318-12-33
%X A total population cohort study of those of advanced age. Two cohorts of equal size, M¨ˇori aged 80¨C90 and non-M¨ˇori aged 85, oversampling to enable sufficient power, were enrolled. A defined geographic region, living in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes District Health Board areas of New Zealand, defined the sampling frame. R¨±nanga (M¨ˇori tribal organisations) and Primary Health Organisations were subcontracted to recruit on behalf of the University. Measures - a comprehensive interview schedule was piloted and administered by a trained interviewer using standardised techniques. Socio-demographic and personal history included tribal affiliation for M¨ˇori and participation in cultural practices; physical and psychological health status used standardised validated research tools; health behaviours included smoking, alcohol use and nutrition risk; and environmental data included local amenities, type of housing and neighbourhood. Social network structures and social support exchanges are recorded. Measures of physical function; gait speed, leg strength and balance, were completed. Everyday interests and activities, views on ageing and financial interests complete the interview. A physical assessment by a trained nurse included electrocardiograph, blood pressure, hearing and vision, anthropometric measures, respiratory function testing and blood samples.A longitudinal study of people of advanced age is underway in New Zealand. The health status of a population based sample of older people will be established and predictors of successful ageing determined.
%K Advanced age
%K Successful ageing
%K Longitudinal study
%K Cohort
%K Indigenous health
%U http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/33/abstract