Preserving Engagement, Nurturing Resilience.

Halina Kusz, Ali Ahmad

Journal: Clinics in geriatric medicine 2021;36(4):601-612

PMID: 33010897

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Abstract

Engagement and resilience constitute 2 psychological aspects of healthy aging that are commonly identified by many individuals as more important than health or longevity. Both of them play a crucial role in healthy aging. Social engagement enhances psychological well-being and improves physical and cognitive health outcomes. In times of adversity, resilience buffers the negative effects of stress and promotes return to baseline health and function. Strong resilience helps individuals become more engaged and active engagement promotes resilience. We discuss the role, health outcomes, and practical implications of these 2 major domains of healthy aging.

Address: Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, McLaren Flint, 401 South Ballenger Highway, Flint, MI 48532, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].; Geriatric Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2020.06.004

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Aged, Aging, Exercise, Healthy Aging, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Quality of Life, Resilience, Psychological, Social Participation