We define successful aging as including three main components: low probability of disease and disease-related disability, high cognitive and physi- cal functional capacity, and active engagement with life. All three terms are relative and the relationship among them (as seen in Figure 1) is to some extent hierarchical.
Then, what are some characteristics of successful agers?
Theoretical definitions
- Life expectancy.
- Life satisfaction and wellbeing (includes happiness and contentment)
- Mental and psychological health, cognitive function.
- Personal growth, learning new things.
- Physical health and functioning, independent functioning.
Also question is, how do you achieve successful aging? Rowe and Kahn stated that successful aging involved three main factors: (1) being free of disability or disease, (2) having high cognitive and physical abilities, and (3) interacting with others in meaningful ways.