SUCCESSFUL AGING

Mar 21 2025HEALTH

City vs. Countryside: How Living Spaces Shape Aging in China

In China, where you live can greatly affect how well you age. A recent look into this topic showed clear differences between older adults in cities and those in rural areas. The study used a special measure called the Successful Aging Index (SAI). This index looks at many aspects of life, like social connections, money matters, health, mindset, and daily habits. The ...

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Living Well with Early Mobility Challenges: Older Adults Share Their Secrets

Imagine you're facing mobility issues from a young age. How does that change your perspective on growing old? This study dives into the lives of older folks who've been navigating early-onset mobility disabilities. The goal? To understand what successful aging means to them, and if their views differ from what experts and able-bodied seniors think. It's a deep look i...

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