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Highlighting and Reducing the Impact of Negative Aging Stereotypes During Older Adults' Cognitive Testing

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Published on: January 24, 2020

Successful cognitive and emotional aging.

Dilip V Jeste, Colin A Depp, Ipsit V Vahia

World Psychiatry : Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

|July 31, 2010

Summary

Successful aging hinges on well-being and social connection, not just physical health. Lifestyle, environment, and genetics interact, with depression posing a significant challenge to healthy cognitive and emotional aging.

Keywords:

Successful aging cognitive stimulation physical exercise social support

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Published on: February 14, 2014

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

Successful aging is defined by both objective (physical health) and subjective (well-being) criteria.
Most older adults meet subjective criteria, highlighting the importance of mental and social health.
Individuals with severe mental illness can still achieve successful aging.

Purpose of the Study:

To review definitions, determinants, and enhancement strategies for successful cognitive and emotional aging.
To explore the interplay of lifestyle, environment, and genetics in aging.
To discuss implications for geriatric psychiatry.

Main Methods:

Literature review of definitions and determinants of successful aging.
Analysis of factors influencing cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults.
Examination of evidence-based interventions for enhancing successful aging.

Main Results:

Subjective definitions of successful aging (well-being, social connection) are met by a majority of older adults.
Objective definitions (freedom from disease/disability) are met by fewer older adults.
Depression negatively impacts determinants of successful aging, while interventions like exercise and social support are beneficial.

Conclusions:

Successful aging is achievable through a combination of lifestyle choices, social support, and stress management.
Interventions targeting physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social connection can promote healthy aging.
Further research and geriatric psychiatry focus are needed to optimize aging outcomes.