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Healthy ageing, resilience and wellbeing.
T D Cosco1, K Howse1, C Brayne2
1Oxford Institute of Population Ageing,University of Oxford,Oxford,UK.
Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences
|July 7, 2017
Summary
As people live longer, fostering resilience is key for healthy ageing. Public policy can increase resources to help older adults overcome adversity and improve quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
- Psychology of Ageing
Background:
- Global life expectancy is increasing, presenting challenges for ageing populations.
- Resilience theories offer a framework for understanding how individuals maintain functioning amidst adversity.
- Traditional healthy ageing models are enhanced by incorporating resilience and adversity.
Discussion:
- Asset-based approaches can foster resilience by leveraging individual, social, and environmental resources.
- Public policy interventions hold significant potential for increasing social and environmental resources.
- Focusing on individual wellbeing and quality of life is crucial for successful ageing.
Key Insights:
- Resilience is a vital public health concept for ageing populations.
- Integrating resilience into healthy ageing models makes the concept more accessible.
- Policy interventions can effectively increase resources for older adults, promoting resilience.
Outlook:
- Increased resilience in older adults has positive implications for individual wellbeing and societal health.
- Future public health strategies should prioritize fostering resilience through policy.
- Enhancing quality of life is integral to enjoying extended lifespans.
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