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Healthy aging: Concepts and chronological relevance
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Type
Book chapter
Citation
Ng, B., & Ho, G. (2020). Healthy aging: Concepts and chronological relevance. In B. Ng & G. Ho (Eds.), Self-determination theory and healthy aging (pp. 3-17). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6968-5_1
Abstract
This first chapter introduces various terms related to aging, namely successful aging, active aging, and healthy aging. The key objective of this opening chapter is to recognize the variations of aging terms and operationalize healthy aging that is used throughout the book. With an increasing aging population across the world, healthy aging is a multifaceted concept that is relevant in today’s global context. Three aspects of healthy aging herein include physiological, psychological and social factors, which will support the quality of life among individuals as they age. These physiological, psychological and social factors are discussed with specific elements and examples in the context of healthy aging. The capacity for healthy aging is also discussed.
Date Issued
2020
ISBN
9789811569678 (print)
9789811569685 (online)
Publisher
Springer
DOI
10.1007/978-981-15-6968-5_1