Question

Describe the elements of successful aging. How would you advise a baby boomer the best way,ways to prepare for a successful old age? (According to the book of aging matters, an introduction to social gerontology)

Answer 1

Elements of successful aging :

• Life expectancy
• learning new things which is responsible for personal growth
• Physical health
• Mental and psychological health
• life satisfaction and subjective wellbeing
• self esteem
• self actualization
• social participation
• sense of humor
• spirituality
• financial security etc.

The best ways to prepare for a successful old age-

• Take proper care so that trust can be built and thus hope generate
• Give proper psychological support
• Donot be overprotective or unprotective over the child
• Socializing increases a person’s well-being and gives people a sense of purpose
• Give the child proper information that he wants to know.If it has adult content then say it partially but donot lie to them.
• Give them importance etc.