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Higher intrinsic capacity, particularly the locomotion domain, is significantly associated with lower mortality in community-dwelling octogenarians, with locomotion acting as a central node linking sensory function, cognition, and survival. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to characterize the relationships among intrinsic capacity domains and their association with mortality in individuals aged 80 and older.

June 18, 2026GeroScienceOpen Access

Intrinsic capacity and mortality in community-dwelling octogenarians: a network analysis from the ilSIRENTE study

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SCStefano CacciatoreUniversity of Florida BBBella BravoUniversity of Florida RZRola S ZeidanUniversity of Florida Health

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Randomized trial characterizes associations between intrinsic capacity and mortality in octogenarians, suggesting implications for healthy aging.

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This research aims to characterize the relationships among intrinsic capacity domains and their association with mortality in individuals aged 80 and older.
Network analysis was used to identify relationships among intrinsic capacity domains including locomotion, cognition, and vitality.
A total of 319 community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 80 years were assessed using routine geriatric evaluations.
Cox proportional hazards models evaluated the relationship between intrinsic capacity scores and mortality over 4 and 7 years.
Higher locomotion scores were independently linked to lower mortality at 4 years (HR 0.86, 95% CI 0.80–0.93) and 7 years (HR 0.87, 95% CI 0.81–0.92).
Each 10-point increase in intrinsic capacity score correlated with lower mortality at 4 years (HR 0.67, 95% CI 0.58–0.77) and 7 years (HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.61–0.77).
Locomotion emerged as a central functional domain connecting sensory function, cognition, and survival.

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Cacciatore et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338bfb630953a74978d716 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-026-02370-0

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June 18, 2026GeroScienceOpen Access

Intrinsic capacity and mortality in community-dwelling octogenarians: a network analysis from the ilSIRENTE study

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Authors

SCStefano CacciatoreUniversity of Florida BBBella BravoUniversity of Florida RZRola S ZeidanUniversity of Florida Health

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Implication

Randomized trial characterizes associations between intrinsic capacity and mortality in octogenarians, suggesting implications for healthy aging.

Key Points

This research aims to characterize the relationships among intrinsic capacity domains and their association with mortality in individuals aged 80 and older.
Network analysis was used to identify relationships among intrinsic capacity domains including locomotion, cognition, and vitality.
A total of 319 community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 80 years were assessed using routine geriatric evaluations.
Cox proportional hazards models evaluated the relationship between intrinsic capacity scores and mortality over 4 and 7 years.
Higher locomotion scores were independently linked to lower mortality at 4 years (HR 0.86, 95% CI 0.80–0.93) and 7 years (HR 0.87, 95% CI 0.81–0.92).
Each 10-point increase in intrinsic capacity score correlated with lower mortality at 4 years (HR 0.67, 95% CI 0.58–0.77) and 7 years (HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.61–0.77).
Locomotion emerged as a central functional domain connecting sensory function, cognition, and survival.

Cite This Study

Cacciatore et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338bfb630953a74978d716 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-026-02370-0

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