HDFS 2200 Lecture 28: week 14
12 Feb 2019
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Can be traced back to the 1950s - was popularized in the 1980s. Most successful aging cities have things in common: Successful aging = a life-long process reflecting the influence of multiple factors including favorable or unfavorable childhood conditions. Encompasses the process of optimizing opportunities for health participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. Cognitive performance that is above the average for an individual"s age group as objectively measured. Super-agers = individuals 80 and older with superior episodic memory. The ability to change coping styles depending on the situation. Absence or cessation of smoking/alcohol when young. Actions such as temperament, behavior, and smoking/alcohol. Seeks to provide a greater understanding of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Life satisfaction= overall assessment of an individual"s feelings and attitudes about one"s life on the positive traits (more of a thought/cognitive)
