Successful Aging a Matter of Attitude:

We all know that healthy aging is dependent on health and physical exercise, but did you know that it may be equally important to be optimistic? Research has found that people who have a positive attitude and are good at coping with change tend to age more successfully. One study of people who ranged in age from sixty to ninety-eight showed that the participants’ attitude was even more important than their level of physical fitness. Staying involved in the community and having a strong social network also predicted successful aging. What this means to you: Retirement planning should focus not just on health and wellness but on those factors that influence a positive attitude and allow you to maintain a healthy social network into the future.

Source: American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Dec. 12, 2005