"The term refers mainly to humans, many other animals, and fungi, whereas for example, bacteria, perennial plants and some simple animals are potentially biologically immortal."
The promotion of healthy lifestyles, socialization and activities to improve quality of life and minimize the effects of aging.
Life Stage Theory: A look at the various stages of life and how they impact aging, including theories from Erik Erikson and others.
Biological Aging: An exploration of the physiological changes that occur as people age, including the role of DNA, cells and tissues, and how these changes impact health.
Psychological Aging: An examination of the changes in thinking, perception, and memory that occur as people age, and how these changes can impact quality of life.
Social Aging: A look at how social connections and relationships change as people age, and the impact of these changes on physical and mental health.
Nutrition and Aging: An overview of the nutritional needs and challenges faced by older adults, including the role of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in healthy aging.
Exercise and Aging: A look at the benefits of physical activity for older adults, including increased flexibility, strength, mobility, and overall health.
Chronic Disease Management: An examination of the most common chronic diseases that impact older adults, along with their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Preventive Healthcare: Strategies for maintaining good health and quality of life as people age, including vaccinations, cancer screening, and other preventative measures.
Mental Health and Aging: An overview of the mental health challenges faced by older adults, including depression, anxiety, and dementia, along with strategies for managing these conditions.
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues: A look at the importance of end-of-life planning and care, including hospice, palliative care, and other services for those nearing the end of life.
Biogerontology: The study of biological aging and the underlying mechanisms that contribute to age-related illnesses.
Psychogerontology: The study of psychological factors associated with aging, including cognitive decline, emotional adjustment, and social and psychological support for older adults.
Sociogerontology: The study of the social aspects of aging, including social relationships, ageism, and social policies that support or inhibit successful aging.
Clinical Gerontology: The study of medical and clinical aspects of aging, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related illnesses.
Environmental Gerontology: The study of the relationship between older adults and the physical environment in which they live, including how design, archetecture and accessability can affect quality of life.
Economic Gerontology: The study of the economic factors that impact aging adults, especially in regards to retirement and financial planning.
Cultural Gerontology: The study of aging from a cultural perspective, which focuses on the cultural beliefs, values, and practices that shape how people age and view aging.
Legal Gerontology: The study of the legal issues that affect aging individuals, including estate planning, elder abuse, and guardianship.
Nursing Gerontology: The study of the health care needs and provision of services for the elderly population.
Spiritual Gerontology: The study of the spiritual and sanctifying aspects of aging.
"In a broader sense, ageing can refer to single cells within an organism which have ceased dividing, or to the population of a species."
"Ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time and can encompass physical, psychological, and social changes."
"Reaction time, for example, may slow with age..."
"Memories and general knowledge typically increase."
"Ageing increases the risk of human diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and many more."
"Of the roughly 150,000 people who die each day across the globe, about two-thirds die from age-related causes."
"Current ageing theories are assigned to the damage concept, whereby the accumulation of damage (such as DNA oxidation) may cause biological systems to fail, or to the programmed ageing concept, whereby the internal processes (epigenetic maintenance such as DNA methylation) inherently may cause ageing."
"Programmed ageing should not be confused with programmed cell death (apoptosis)."
"Obesity has been proposed to accelerate ageing..."
"Dietary calorie restriction in non-primate animals slows ageing while maintaining good health and body functions."
"In primates (including humans), such life-extending effects remain uncertain."
"The term refers mainly to humans, many other animals, and fungi, whereas for example, bacteria, perennial plants and some simple animals are potentially biologically immortal."
"Ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time and can encompass physical, psychological, and social changes."
"Ageing increases the risk of human diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and many more."
"Memories and general knowledge typically increase."
"Current ageing theories are assigned to the damage concept, whereby the accumulation of damage (such as DNA oxidation) may cause biological systems to fail, or to the programmed ageing concept, whereby the internal processes (epigenetic maintenance such as DNA methylation) inherently may cause ageing."
"Obesity has been proposed to accelerate ageing..."
"Dietary calorie restriction in non-primate animals slows ageing while maintaining good health and body functions."
"In primates (including humans), such life-extending effects remain uncertain."