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Ageing in a Community Environment Study (ACES) Cohort

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Aging

There is no consensus on the definition of aging. Researchers and disciplines define aging differently and often disagree with each other. Based on Kirkwood, aging is defined as a progressive, generalized impairment of function, resulting in a loss of adaptive response to stress and in a growing risk of age related disease. The overall effect of these changes is summed up in the increase in the probability of dying, or age-specific death rate, in the population (Kirkwood TBL 1995). The author of this chapter agrees with Kirkwood ’s thesis as this definition best suit the context of community-based prospective cohort study.

Introduction

An aging population with increased life expectancy is leading to higher healthcare spending and an increased expenditure in long-term care. Singapore is one of the fastest aging countries in the world. By 2030, it is projected that 1 in 4 Singaporeans will be 65 years or older with only 2 working adults supporting each elderly resident....

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  1. Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, NUHS Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, 119228, Singapore, Singapore

    Lei Feng

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    Nancy A. Pachana

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Feng, L. (2016). Ageing in a Community Environment Study (ACES) Cohort. In: Pachana, N. (eds) Encyclopedia of Geropsychology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_360-1

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