Tag: Psychological resilience - Healthy Aging Hub

Oct 21, 2025

3 min

How is the concept of resilience related to aging? Understanding Adaptability in Later Life

Research has long uncovered the 'paradox of old age,' where many older adults maintain or even increase their subjective well-being despite facing age-related losses and declines. This counterintuitive finding is largely attributed to resilience, the profound capacity to adapt and flourish amid the inevitable challenges of aging.

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Oct 20, 2025

5 min

Understanding How Does Emotional Well-Being Tend to Change as Adults Age?

Contrary to the stereotype of the 'grumpy old person,' a landmark 2001 study found that older adults tend to have a more positive emotional experience than younger adults. This phenomenon is central to understanding **how does emotional well-being tend to change as adults age?**

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Oct 17, 2025

5 min

Understanding What Predictors of Caregiving Satisfaction in Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia

One study found that lower subjective burden is a significant predictor of higher caregiving satisfaction in informal caregivers of people with dementia. This highlights that psychological well-being and coping strategies play a crucial role in the overall caregiver experience.

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Oct 13, 2025

6 min

Do older people have fewer reserve capacities to deal with stress?

As we age, our bodies and minds change in complex ways, affecting our ability to handle life's challenges. A significant aspect of this change involves stress resilience, prompting the question: do older people have fewer reserve capacities to deal with stress?

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