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  • 1University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, CO 80262, USA. Ben.Eiseman@UCHSC.edu

The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry : Official Journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
|January 13, 2006
PubMed
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This study of 86- to 87-year-old Yale College graduates found that despite physical disabilities, they reported a high quality of life and maintained positive attitudes toward aging. Their personal and civic engagement exceeded expectations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Investigating the lifestyle and expectations of aging populations is crucial for understanding well-being in later life.
  • Comparing specific demographic groups to the general population provides valuable insights into age-related trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the lifestyle and expectations of 86- to 87-year-old Yale College graduates during their 65th reunion.
  • To compare these findings with data from the general public.

Main Methods:

  • A five-page questionnaire was distributed to 263 surviving members of the Yale College class of 1939.
  • 151 responses were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Median survival for the group was 79 years.

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  • A significant optimism was observed, with participants perceiving a higher quality of life than might be expected given their physical disabilities.
  • The study group's lifestyle and medical conditions were comparable to the general population.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite being a self-selected group of male octogenarians, their lifestyle and health status align with general population data.
    • The participants demonstrated remarkably positive attitudes towards aging.
    • Their continued personal and civic engagement surpassed expectations.