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What Happens Socially During Late Adulthood? Navigating Connections

Research indicates that people with strong social connections in later life often experience better mental and physical health. So, what happens socially during late adulthood, and how do social networks evolve? The changes are often more nuanced and positive than many people might assume.

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What are the components of the activity theory of aging?

Decades of gerontological research suggest that maintaining a higher level of activity is often linked to greater life satisfaction in older age. This principle forms the core of the activity theory of aging, which posits that continued engagement is key to healthy aging. This theory stands in deliberate contrast to the earlier, and largely discredited, disengagement theory.

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