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successful aging

successful aging Successful aging is a multidimensional idea about growing older in a way that maintains health and functioning while staying involved in life.

Successful aging is a multidimensional idea about growing older in a way that maintains health and functioning while staying involved in life. It is commonly described in biomedical terms as avoiding disease and disability, preserving physical and cognitive abilities, and remaining actively engaged, but broader views also include psychological well-being, social participation, independence, support, and life satisfaction.