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  • Gerontology
  • Psychology

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  • The concept of successful aging has been explored for over 50 years.
  • Defining successful aging is debated, but preserved cognitive function, especially episodic memory, is a key indicator.
  • Studies show some older adults maintain high cognitive performance, suggesting successful memory aging is possible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept and criteria of successful aging, focusing on cognitive functions.
  • To identify pathways through which successful memory aging can be achieved.
  • To understand the influence of genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle factors on memory aging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies on aging and memory.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to cognitive maintenance or decline in older age.
  • Examination of brain maintenance and compensatory strategies in aging.

Main Results:

  • Successful memory aging is evidenced by stable, high performance in age-sensitive cognitive functions.
  • Two primary paths to successful memory aging exist: brain maintenance and compensatory processes.
  • Genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle factors impact memory aging through these pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Successful memory aging can occur through preserving brain health or by employing effective compensatory mechanisms.
  • Interventions targeting genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle factors can promote successful memory aging.
  • Promoting these factors across the lifespan offers benefits for individual and societal aging.