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Researcher: Coping with challenges of old age requires social support and self belief
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 09:25

Researcher: Coping with challenges of old age requires social support and self beliefExercising and having a supportive network of friends and family are important at any age, but they may be of particular significance after turning 65. According to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council in the UK, many seniors are well aware of the benefits of physical activity and socializing, and are taking major steps to ensure that they incorporate these behaviors into their lifestyles.

Lead author Ann Bowling emphasized that another key to happiness for older adults is resourcefulness. At a recent gathering of academics, policymakers, government officials and nonprofit representatives, she explained that an essential requirement for coping with the challenges of the retirement years was to have social support and self belief.

"These social and psychological resources enable people to make the most of their skills, opportunities and abilities so they can compensate when they can no longer do things," she said. "Well-being means different things at different times to different people, so we need precise methods of measurement."

She added that the long-term goal is to find out what can be done in order to improve the quality of life for elderly individuals.
 

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