Berr Claudine, Balard Frédéric, Blain Hubert, Robine Jean-Marie
Inserm, U1061, neuropsychiatrie : recherche épidémiologique et clinique, hôpital de La Colombière, 34093 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.
Med Sci (Paris). 2012 Mar;28(3):281-7. doi: 10.1051/medsci/2012283016. Epub 2012 Apr 6.
In half a century, the number of nonagenarians and/or centenarians has dramatically increased, particularly due to the increase in life expectancy at old age. However, successful aging is more important than longevity. All along their life, people can act to preserve their health, their physical and mental abilities as well as their autonomy. This requires a healthy diet, having physical and intellectual appropriate activities and a right use of medical care. Finally, maintaining a social role and a raison d'être in old age are also major factors in successful aging.
在半个世纪里，九旬老人和/或百岁老人的数量急剧增加，这主要归因于老年预期寿命的延长。然而，成功老龄化比长寿更为重要。在人的一生中，人们可以通过行动来保持自身健康、身体和心理能力以及自主性。这需要健康的饮食、进行适当的身体和智力活动以及合理利用医疗保健。最后，在老年时维持社会角色和生活意义也是成功老龄化的主要因素。
