A nurse is working with a group of older adults attending a seminar on the physical and emotional effects of aging. Which patient statements are good predictors of positive well being and perceived mortality? Select all that apply
a. Being "satisfied with growing older"
b. Feeling "younger than my birthdays say I should"
c. Retirement "gives me time to do the things I've put off doing."
d. Not having "to deal with the stress of any major chronic illnesses"
e. "At least I don't have to worry about having enough money to retire."
ANS: A, B, C
A research study of more than 400 older adults between the ages of 70 and 100 examined how satisfaction with aging is an indicator of positive well-being and possible predictor of death. Researchers found that feeling older and being dissatisfied with how one is aging are related to an increased mortality risk over time. Persons who were satisfied with their aging or who felt "younger than their years" generally had longer survival. Self-perception of aging predicted mortality even after controlling for known mortality predictors such as illness, old age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
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