Lecture 2: Productive Aging Flashcards
Productive aging is defined by Rowe & Kahn (1998) as
“growing old with good health, strength, and vitality” Low risk of dz & disability High mental & physical fxn Active engagement c/ life
Carlson, Clark, and Young (1998) further defined how to
age successfully
Sense of control over one’s life
Practicing healthy habits
Achieving continuity with one’s past
Era of the “Third Age” was developed by ____
Laslett
Era of the Third Age is associated with
Freedom and retirement—-> reflection and dependency (larger, healthier and older population)
Gerontology research defines social participation as
Ability to manage stress, deal with loss, and promote QOL
What recurrent themes impact productive aging?
Falls, pain, functional difficulty, driving abilities
Productive agers secrets to success
Self-management, social connections, self fulfilling activities.