Older Adults' Online Dating Profiles and Successful Aging.

This study examined how relevant Rowe and Kahn's three criteria of successful aging were to older adults' self-portrayals in online dating profiles: low probability of disease and disability, high functioning, and active life engagement. In this cross-sectional study, 320 online dating profiles of older adults were randomly selected and coded based on the criteria. Logistic regression analyses determined whether age, gender, and race/ethnicity predicted self-presentation.

The power of power wheelchairs: Mobility choices of community-dwelling, older adults.

Background: Power wheelchairs are purported to have a positive effect on health, occupation, and quality of life. However, there is limited knowledge about what factors shape power wheelchair use decisions.

Aims/objectives: A study was undertaken to understand the mobility choices of community-dwelling, power wheelchair users.