Frailty, Successful Aging, Resilience, and Intrinsic Capacity: a Cross-disciplinary Discourse of the Aging Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Woo
Keyword(s):  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Disciplinary Discourse ◽  
Intrinsic Capacity

Older Parents’ and Middle-Aged Children’s Communication as Predictors of Children’s Successful Aging

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quinten S. Bernhold
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Older Parents ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Language And Communication

The communicative ecology model of successful aging (CEMSA) examines how people’s language and communication surrounding the aging process (e.g., making age-related excuses) predicts successful aging. Using the CEMSA, this study examined how middle-aged U.S. American children’s and their parents’ age-related communication predicts children’s subjective perceptions of their own successful aging, via children’s aging efficacy. Three communication profiles emerged for children and their parents, namely engaged, bantering, and disengaged agers. Path analysis revealed that parents’ age-related communication predicted children’s successful aging, via children’s aging efficacy. Relative to children with disengaged parents, children with bantering parents were more likely to be efficacious with respect to their aging, which in turn positively predicted successful aging. The language and communication people observe from older family members may be consequential in shaping their aging trajectories for the better or worse.

Reconsidering Change and Continuity in Later Life: Toward an Innovation Theory of Successful Aging

2007 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galit Nimrod ◽  
Douglas A. Kleiber
Keyword(s):  
Activity Theory ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Purposive Sample

This article examines the patterns and meanings of innovation in the activities of a group of retirees with an eye toward understanding the place and value of innovation in the aging process. Starting with a consideration of continuity theory, as a perspective that simply describes typical patterns of activity, and activity theory that prescribes expansion of activities as a key to well-being, this article highlights the characteristics, meanings and perceived benefits of a wide variety of innovative activities. The study utilized in-depth semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 20 male and female retirees involved in a “Learning and Retirement” program. Innovations that both preserve a sense of self (internal continuity) as well as those that allow one to strike out in entirely new direction are described, and, using a process of constant comparison, their motivational dynamics are explored. Given previous arguments that activity can be indiscriminate and disintegrative in some circumstances, we nevertheless suggest that innovation can be growth producing and liberating, even in later life, while at the same time generally protecting a sense of internal continuity.

scholarly journals Evaluation factors for determining the quality of life of physically independent elderly.

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Viviane De Souza Pinho Costa ◽  
Mário Molari ◽  
João Paulo Manfré Dos Santos ◽  
Eliane Regina Sernache De Freitas ◽  
Rubens Alexandre Da Silva Jr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Multiple Drugs ◽  
Independent Elderly

Introduction: Brazil has experienced an epidemiological transition process, characterized by an aging population, with a rise in chronic diseases and reduction in infectious diseases. In this context, aging brings about the presence of multimorbidities and the use of multiple drugs associated with a worse quality of life of those people. Objectives: To analyze the determinants of quality of life in physically independent elderly. Method: Cross-sectional study of 498 elderly physically independent, divided into three groups according to the presence of comorbidities: I) Control group: no comorbidities; II) Group comorbidities: <3 comorbidities; and III) multimorbidities Group: ≥ 3 comorbidities and were also stratified on the use of medications in: I) Control group: non-medicated; II) medicated Group: <3 drugs; and III) polymedicated Group: ≥ 3 drugs. Structured questionnaires were applied to survey data on socio-demographic characteristics, history of comorbidities and medication use, as well as the SF-36 questionnaire as a quality of life assessment method. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in the quality of life regarding gender, educational level, economic status and multimorbidities. The results show that in elderly populations there is inequality in non-white races and among women in matters regarding access to health services. These groups show bigger probability to have more serious chronic conditions and a bad perception of health and quality of life. It is also very clear that in third world countries, a lot of elderly live in poverty having difficulties in the area of health, a major challenge to the implementation of public policies for the care of those people. Lastly, the results make it evident that the aging process has a direct relationship to the amount of installed diseases and increased use of medications. Conclusion: As much as the results showed that the decline of quality of life in physically independent elderly is related to the presence of multimorbidities and high medication intake, researchers state that people can age with a good quality of life if they opt for a successful aging process where significant activities gain space along with daily actions.

scholarly journals Lymphocyte subsets and natural killer cell activity in healthy old people and centenarians [see comments]

Blood ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 82 (9) ◽  
pp. 2767-2773 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Sansoni ◽  
A Cossarizza ◽  
V Brianti ◽  
F Fagnoni ◽  
G Snelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
T Lymphocytes ◽  
Natural Killer ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Killer Cell ◽  
Cell Activity ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Immune Parameters ◽  
Age Related

Abstract The contribution of the immune system to healthy aging and longevity is still an open question. For this reason, several immune parameters (T, B, and natural killer [NK] cell subsets; non-major histocompatibility complex [MHC]-restricted cytotoxic activities, ie, natural and redirected killing [RDK] activities) were studied in a total of 138 healthy subjects of different ages, from 4 to 106 years of age, including 26 centenarians. The major age-related modifications were the following: (1) a decrease in the absolute number of T lymphocytes (CD3+), involving both CD4+ and CD8+ subsets, accompanied by a marked concomitant increase in the number of activated T cells (CD3+, HLA- DR+); (2) a marked decrease in the number of B lymphocytes (CD19+); and (3) an increase in the number of cells with markers of NK activity and of T lymphocytes able to mediate non-MHC-restricted cytotoxicity. These modifications linearly progressed with age and centenarians followed the trend, suggesting that their immune system did not escape the aging process. However, other immunohematologic parameters (number of red blood cells, platelets, and leukocytes) and important immune functions, such as cytotoxic activities (NK and RDK cell activities), were well preserved throughout life until the last decades of life. Unexpectedly, in apparently healthy middle-aged subjects, a decrease of cytotoxic activities was observed in comparison with those of both young controls and centenarians. In conclusions, our data suggest that in centenarians some immune responses are kept at a high level of efficiency, likely contributing to their successful aging. However, this selected group of people does not escape the aging process, as shown by the progressive derangement of a variety of immune parameters.

Effect of technology on aging perception

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Rodrigo Juárez ◽  
Víctor M González ◽  
Jesús Favela
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Age Estimation ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technological Intervention ◽  
Effects Of Aging ◽  
Elder People

Technology can assist older adults to maintain an active lifestyle. To better understand the effect that technology has on aging perception, we conducted two studies. In the first study, through supraliminal priming, we analyzed the effects of aging- and technology-related stimuli on age estimation. In the second study, we conducted a technological intervention with a group of elders who used four interactive devices and analyzed effects on perceived aging. Results showed that technology-related stimuli did not affect estimated age. From the second study, we generated a sociotechnical model that explains the processes connecting technology use with successful aging. We concluded that the use of technology affects aging perception, although it depends on whether the elder people have a proactive attitude toward their aging process a priori.

scholarly journals Extra Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols: Modulation of Cellular Pathways Related to Oxidant Species and Inflammation in Aging

Cells ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Serreli ◽  
Monica Deiana
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Inflammatory Stimuli

The olive-oil-centered Mediterranean diet has been associated with extended life expectancy and a reduction in the risk of age-related degenerative diseases. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) itself has been proposed to promote a “successful aging”, being able to virtually modulate all the features of the aging process, because of its great monounsaturated fatty acids content and its minor bioactive compounds, the polyphenols above all. Polyphenols are mostly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, able to modulate abnormal cellular signaling induced by pro-inflammatory stimuli and oxidative stress, as that related to NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf-2) and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), which have been identified as important modulators of age-related disorders and aging itself. This review summarizes existing literature about the interaction between EVOO polyphenols and NF-κB and Nrf-2 signaling pathways. Reported studies show the ability of EVOO phenolics, mainly hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol, to activate Nrf-2 signaling, inducing a cellular defense response and to prevent NF-κB activation, thus suppressing the induction of a pro-inflammatory phenotype. Literature data, although not exhaustive, indicate as a whole that EVOO polyphenols may significantly help to modulate the aging process, so tightly connected to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.

Elderly Women Empowerment in the Aging Process

2020 ◽  
pp. 285-305
Author(s):  
Fahri Özsungur
Keyword(s):  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Expressive Suppression ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Aging Theory ◽  
Theory Of Aging

This study was carried out to draw a road map for the cognitive empowerment of women in the aging process. The fact that women are under negative effects in physical, biological, and cultural contexts reveals the fact that they may have some psychological and perceptual problems. Perceptually, struggle against the difficulties experienced in the aging process requires a cognitive approach. Improving women's perceptual self-management skills will lead to success in the aging process. The theoretical framework of the study is explained with the topics of successful aging theory, successful aging in the workplace, cognitive theory of aging. Cognitive empowerment is explained with the topics of perception in aging, psychological effects, socio-emotional selectivity theory, emotional regulation, expressive suppression, cognitive reappraisal self-perception in aging, the self paradox, interpersonal conflicts, personality theory of aging, physical perception effects. Besides, recommendations are presented with a cognitive approach to overcome the difficulties in the aging process of women.

How Do Older Adults Define Successful Aging? A Scoping Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 599-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbra Teater ◽  
Jill M. Chonody
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Good Death ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
And Behaviors

Successful aging is a prominent theory that describes the aging process and the expected activities and behaviors older adults should engage in or exhibit to age successfully. Although this theory is used to gauge the extent to which older adults are aging successfully, older adults’ experiences and perspectives of what successful aging means to them are missing from the theory. A five-step scoping review framework was used to explore and synthesize the existing research that investigated older adults’ perspectives on successful aging. Twelve main themes were found and ranged from the importance of social relationships and interactions to having a good death. Findings indicated older adults do not define successful aging as strictly as is found in the literature. Old age and the aging process from the views of older adults provide future directions for theory development and research.

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