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Successful Aging

The Gerontologist · 1997 · ▲ 3,667 citations

Telomere attrition

Abstract

Substantial increases in the relative and absolute number of older persons in our society pose a challenge for biology, social and behavioral science, and medicine. Successful aging is multidimensional, encompassing the avoidance of disease and disability, the maintenance of high physical and cognitive function, and sustained engagement in social and productive activities. Research has identified factors predictive of success in these critical domains. The stage is set for intervention studies to enhance the proportion of our population aging successfully.

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DOI: 10.1093/geront/37.4.433
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Rowe, J.W., & Kahn, R.L. (1997). Successful Aging. <em>The Gerontologist</em>. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/37.4.433

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Rowe JW, Kahn RL. Successful Aging. The Gerontologist. 1997. doi:10.1093/geront/37.4.433.

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@article{john1997Succes, title = {Successful Aging}, author = {John W. Rowe and Robert L. Kahn}, journal = {The Gerontologist}, year = {1997}, doi = {10.1093/geront/37.4.433}, }