Health Sciences 2711A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mayo Clinic, Episodic Memory
26 Mar 2017
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The process of optimal aging refers to age related changes that improve the individuals functioning. The rowe and kahn de nition of successful aging is the absence of disease and disability, high cognitive and physical functioning and engagement with life: criticisms. Overly focused on physical and cognitive health. Lacks psychological traits such as spirituality and wellbeing. The rowe and kahn successful aging de nition doesn"t take into account the individuals social context, cultural norms, lifespan constraints and occupational opportunities. The health and retirement study successful agents we"re highly represented by white. The physical environment is an important determinant in the ability to age successfully environments vary in terms of their ability to support successful aging: exercise is a preventative measure in predicting overall wellbeing. The mayo clinic de ned successful cognitive aging in terms of performance on neuropsychological test battery. It measures memory, executive function, language and visuospatial skills.
