Live Longest

SUCCESSFUL AGING
Don't die before you should
Concepts
Something beyond health & longevity: The 'good life' in late life - the capacity to function across all of life's parameters.
The Quality of Life and Death.
Aging that is better than 'usual aging' - avoidance of declines in capacity & health

Successful Aging as Defined by people over 50 years
Health
Psychological factors
Social roles and activities
Finances
Social relationships
Neighbourhood

Constituents
Medical: Life expectancy, Life satisfaction and wellbeing (includes happiness and contentment), Mental and psychological health, Cognitive function, Personal growth, Learning new things, Physical health and functioning, Independent functioning, Psychological characteristics and resources including perceived autonomy, Control, Independence, Adaptability, Coping, Self-esteem, Positive outlook, Goals, Sense of self, Social, Community, Leisure activities, Integration and Participation, Social networks, Support, Participation, Activity
Elderly concerns: Accomplishments, Enjoyment of diet, Financial security, Neighbourhood, Physical appearance, Productivity and contributions to life, Sense of humour, Sense of purpose, Spirituality.