Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Defining Healthy Longevity
Demographic Changes
Population Change, 100+ Population
Life Expectancy By Country
The Oldest Person Ever: 122 Years and 164 days (1875-1997)
Centenarian Studies
Quotes from Centenarians
Personality, Stress, and Coping
Social Support: "There are people I can depend on to help me, if I really need it"
Cognitive Health Among Centenarians
Poor Health Behaviors
The Not-So-Good News: Smoking Rates Are Still High
The Okinawa and Mediterranean Diet
Benefits of Physical Activity
Emotional Health
Decline of Positive Emotions
Activity and Functional Capacity
Longitudinal Studies (Health and Retirement Study)
Core Dimensions of Exceptional Longevity - The Secret
Historical Influences on Longevity
Summary
Age (Cecilia Payne Grove at 100)
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center