Victoria Longitudinal Study
Principal Investigator(s): Dixon, Roger A., University of Alberta
Summary: The Victoria Longitudinal Study (VLS) is a large-scale multi-faceted investigation of human aging. The VLS examines late-life changes in numerous aspects of health, cognition, biological status, adaptivity, and psychosocial factors. Operating in two sites (Edmonton, Alberta, and Victoria, British Columbia), the VLS examines profiles, patterns, and predictors of age-related changes in healthy, community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults. (more info)
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Study Description
Scope of Study
Summary: The Victoria Longitudinal Study (VLS) is a large-scale multi-faceted investigation of human aging. The VLS examines late-life changes in numerous aspects of health, cognition, biological status, adaptivity, and psychosocial factors. Operating in two sites (Edmonton, Alberta, and Victoria, British Columbia), the VLS examines profiles, patterns, and predictors of age-related changes in healthy, community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults.
Subject Terms: age, aging, cognitive functioning, family life, health behavior, health status, living arrangements, medical conditions, mental health, older adults
Geographic Coverage: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Global
Data Collection Notes:
These data are not available from ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners directly for details on obtaining the data and documentation