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Successful aging
1Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029, USA.
The Gerontologist
|August 1, 1997
Summary
As the population ages, successful aging is key. This involves avoiding disease, maintaining function, and staying engaged. Research identifies factors to promote successful aging in more people.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Biomedical Science
Background:
- Societal aging presents complex challenges across biological, social, and medical fields.
- Defining and promoting successful aging is crucial for population well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the multidimensional nature of successful aging.
- To identify factors contributing to successful aging.
- To set the stage for interventions to increase successful aging.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of factors predicting successful aging.
- Analysis of multidimensional components of successful aging.
Main Results:
- Successful aging is characterized by disease avoidance, preserved physical/cognitive function, and social engagement.
- Key predictive factors for successful aging have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the determinants of successful aging is essential.
- Intervention studies are needed to enhance successful aging rates in the growing older population.