Myself, I think aging gracefully is the answer.
Sounds like he has been lucky but he has also made some “conscious coping” choices that have made it easier for others to support him. Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.The PBS website for grown-ups who want to keep growing We probably need to create a greater awareness that there is this big middle ground, in which people need some help — which society should be prepared to help support — but still are quite vibrant and able to contribute in many ways, especially if we provide them with the support they need. Bill Thomas is piloting a project called MAGIC (Multi-Ability, MultiGenerational, Inclusive, Community) this year, to address these issues. I know times have changed, but I think it was good for all when families kept together like that.
Vailiant, GE & Mukamal, K: Successful Aging. My husband & I have modified things in the house for his comfort and convenience and I do his grocery shopping for him.
I have a lot of faith and I know that the Lord will love and direct me as I go along until the day He takes me home. But I can’t participate in comments as there is no email or notification when anyone replies. More than a decade later, I struggle now with impaired mobility and challenges in my church communitybut I feel capable of coping with these issues with assistance from my “aging athome” program and my children. If you get a chance to talk to an expert counselor, clergy member, or other trained person, it is often possible to make some progress in processing the emotions. Thus, successful aging is often something we simply “know it when we see it.”Many people consider Warren Buffett to be very successful professionally. anticipating a future or impending age-related stressor) and then also in a “corrective” way, which means making adaptations once a stressor or problem has occurred.To adapt, an older person must marshal both internal resources (attitude, optimism, coping with challenges) and external resources (available social support, finances, etc).The main quality of life outcomes in this model include:In short: in this model, success is not defined as remaining free of disability or disease as one gets older.In this way, despite experiencing losses and illness and “lack of person-environment fit” (e.g.
My Dad at 99 is one of those “lucky agers” but part of that “luck” has been his life-long adaptability, resilience & willingness to try new things. We often wonder what “ready” looks like. Thanks for sharing!I think your conclusion: “Instead, succeeding means finding ways to cope with impending or existing illnesses, losses, and other challenges, by getting help and by marshaling one’s own resilience and internal resources” is right on target.Yes, agree that flexibility and being able to adapt is certainly very helpful.I think the challenge for those around an older person is figuring out how to encourage them to consider changes without being too pushy. It certainly helps if everyone is able to take time, rather than having to rush in response to a crisis.I enjoy your articles a lot.
But you’d never know it to see most media images of older adults, which either portray them as free of late-life stressors or instead emphasize their declines without highlighting their successes in adapting, and their ability to find meaning in a new normal.Most people will encounter losses and impairments as they age.What if, as a society, we were less afraid of this, and instead embraced it as an opportunity to be proactive, and then to step up to challenges?What if as a society, we were better at acknowledging and celebrating the remarkable acts of resiliency and problem-solving that many older people are working their way through?What if older people felt more comfortable getting help when it becomes necessary? The brilliant photographic work of Chester Higgins, Jr., Elder Grace , should remind us all of the gifts, wisdom, and legacies that emanate from the souls of our elders. Even when we chat and they admit this is the problem, most will not motivate themselves to find one. Also, if we can think of something we can do for others is very good too. What if we were better at providing it?These are some of the things that I’ll be thinking about during Older Americans Month.We need to make sure that message is clear — and actionable — even for those who aren’t among the “lucky agers.”Now tell me: what comes to mind when you think of “successful aging”? a house that is a challenge or dangerous to live in), older people often find ways to meet these challenges.In doing so, they continue to find ways to experience positive outcomes such as life satisfaction, meaning, contentment, and they are still able to participate in valued activities.Personally, I like this model. Very interesting! 3. 2. A healthy lifestyle is important and helps in many ways, and yet people may still develop chronic illnesses or age-related limitations.I enjoyed reading other comments. Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors of Successful Aging. Although I have no solutions I do feel most people would benefit from inter generational living.Agree that intergenerational living offers a lot of advantages and it is a problem that we are often so segregated by age and stage of life.Dr. He has been open to “interdependence” rather than insisting on trying to maintain independence, good for him!When I was growing up, (I’m 74 now,) I remember most families had grandpa and or grandma living with them. The phrase “successful aging” has grown in popularity over the past few decades. Any comments Dr. Kernisan may make regarding an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a physician-patient relationship between Dr. Kernisan and a caregiver, or care recipient.
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