Frontiers in Public Health
Future care preparation profiles and self-support ability among rural Chinese older adults: a cross-sectional study
Background Population aging is accelerating worldwide, and rural older adults may face particular challenges because of limited access to formal care resources. Preparation for future care (PFC) is a multidimensional process involving awareness, avoidance, decision-making, and concrete planning. This study identified latent PFC profiles among rural older adults in China and examined their association with self-support ability. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 851 older adults from 16 rural villa …