Table 1 Resilience metrics for older adults
From: System models for resilience in gerontology: application to the COVID-19 pandemic
| Â | Prepare | Absorb | Recover | Adapt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical | Good state of health | Functioning systems available to respond | System works to restore lost function | Optimal value of lost function attained or improved upon |
Metric | Blood pressure, mobility, grip strength etc. | Immune system, other body attributes | Is recovery occurring, are system attributes improving? | Blood pressure, mobility, grip strength etc. |
Informational | Registered for relevant services and alerts | Identify problems, engage with appropriate agencies to resolve | Use the resources for needed support | Resource management |
Metric | Number and relevance of services signed up for | Does individual confront and address problems? | Output of resources according to disruption (money, assistance) | Do the resources meet the need over time? |
Cognitive | Awareness of baseline health and needs | Recognize new challenges and seek information and recommendations | Decision making and behavioral change to respond to new circumstances | Sustained behavioral changes |
Metric | Is individual aware of events? Does individual know baseline expectations for health? | Does individual recognize and act on emerging problems? | What behavior changes are committed to adjust to new circumstances? | Are the adaptive changes maintained over time? |
Social | Groups of friends and acquaintances | Social ties engage to ensure individual is reacting to disruption | Social ties provide resources and support | Social ties are retained despite new circumstances |
Metric | How many people does individual speak to in a week? | How many people contact individual in a week? | How many social ties able to provide support? | Percentage of ties independent of a specific context |