Over the past decades, there has been a radical and profound change in the population structure, characterised by a gradual increase in the prevalence of individuals in older age groups and a simultaneous decrease in younger age groups [1]. As populations age, the economic burden associated with disability, long-term care needs, and chronic disease management is expected to increase substantially, posing significant challenges for both healthcare systems and social protection schemes [2]. In this context, there has been a growing need to develop innovative strategies for evaluating and managing the overall health of the growing population of older adults [3].
