09/09/2026
Two older adults can have the same chronic conditions but experience aging very differently.
One may remain mobile, independent, and cognitively sharp, while another begins experiencing changes in mobility, appetite, hearing, memory, or mood.
The concept of intrinsic capacity offers another way to think about healthy aging by looking beyond a person’s diagnoses and considering the physical and mental capacities they can still draw upon.
We took a closer look at what the research says and why it may matter for older adults and assisted living.
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Learn what intrinsic capacity means for older adults and how mobility, cognition, vitality, sensory health, and well-being can shape healthy aging.