The Concept of Successful Aging
Journal Title: International Journal of Human and Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract Aging is characterized by progressive and predictable changes that include gradual, unrepaired accumulations of biochemical tissue alterations that compromise cell and tissue systems, rendering individuals to become less fit to reproduce, and survive. The complex processes of aging are not homogenious among individuals and in various tissue systems, and are influenced by genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors. Aging can be healthy or pathological. The Concept of successful aging is related to opportunities for continued activity and productivity that should represent an essential strategy from both social and medical perspectives. The heterogenous deterioration of functions are initially detectable as loss of reserve capacity to restore homeostasis under stress, followed by altered functions at rest. This article will present contemporary knowledge related to health and psychosocial parameters and undertakings that aim at achieving continued healthy lifestyle, generatively and making significant contribution by the elderly.
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Aly A. Misha’l
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- DOI 10.31344/ijhhs.v1i1.4
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