SUCCESSFUL AGINGDon't die before you shouldConcepts 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. | Live Longest by Mileham Hayes, Paperback | Indigo Chapters