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Successful aging

J W Rowe1, R L Kahn

  • 1Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029, USA.

The Gerontologist
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.