Active and Healthy Aging

Essay # 27913

Aging
Medical and Health

The paper looks at the phenomenon of the elderly being healthier and living longer than preceding generations.

2,448 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2003

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the biological, social and psychological aspects of successful aging. It also discusses what is involved in achieving productive aging. The paper looks at the impact on society of aging populations and shows how government programs and social policies must make the necessary changes.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Definitions
Different Aspects of Aging
Why Active Aging?
How to Achieve Active Aging?
Conclusion
Reference

From the Paper:

"According to the World Health Organization, "Active aging is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age." The word "active" refers to "continuing participation in social, economic, cultural, spiritual and civic affairs, not just the ability to be physically active or to participate in the labor force. Older people who retire from work and those who are ill or live with disabilities can remain active contributors to their families, peers, communities and nations" (World Health Organization, 2002)."