![]() ![]() To our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study exploring perceptions of older adult Palestinians on aging well. These contributing factors to well-being can be more prominent among older adult Palestinians, a marginalized growing population age group with a high rate of poverty, unemployment, and chronic diseases that requires further studies and research. In the West Bank/Palestine, about one-third of adult Palestinians ≥18 years reported low levels of well-being this was influenced by different socioeconomic factors including marital status, living standard, and community participation. Well-being and physical and mental health are closely linked and the link may become more important at older ages, a connection that contributes to aging well in terms of life satisfaction, feelings of happiness, having sense of purpose, and meaning in life. Furthermore, having positive mental attitudes towards aging and one's capabilities may contribute to healthier mental health, higher level of satisfaction, and lower levels of anxiety and depression among older adults. ![]() Good cognitive health is linked to social connectedness, independence, and life activities, and it might be preserved and enhanced by maintaining an intellectually engaged and physically active lifestyle. Therefore, cognitive functioning was addressed as a primary contributor to aging well. Older adults are strongly concerned about cognitive health in term s of keeping a good memory and prevent cognitive decline. In addition, good physical functioning contributes to decrease falls' incidence and prevent the negative impact of falling consequences including social isolation and activity restriction in older adults. Evidence suggests that better physical functioning is associated with physical activity, an interaction that is positively reflected on physical and functional well-being. Maintaining good physical health and functioning plays an important role in facilitating mobility and enables older adults to perform more integrated functional tasks which include activities of daily living, fulfillment of social roles, and recreational activities. ![]() With advanced age, well-being might be adversely influenced by declining physical health and functioning due to age-related changes older adults may consequently encounter more challenges in pursuing aging well. , well-being is determined jointly by the interplay between individual characteristics and qualities of people's social environments. Well-being is also subject to other persons' feelings about oneself whether that is positive or negative. Thus, the term “subjective well-being” is frequently used. The sense of well-being refers to an individual's feelings, in this case, based on how older persons perceive the concept of well-being. The state of well-being is a multifaceted phenomenon in the older population which generally involves happiness, self-contentment, satisfying social relationships, and autonomy. The concept of active aging can be applied for promoting aging well in both developed and developing countries and this is consistent with our study setting in the West Bank/Palestine. The WHO defines active aging as “the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age including those who are frail, disabled, and in need of care.” As a policy framework, active aging allows people to realize their potential for physical, social, and mental well-being throughout the life course and to participate in society. These theoretical frameworks integrate both biological and social sciences, considering social participation, psychology, lifestyles, activities, finances, and other domestic and environmental factors as well. Aging well is conceptualized using different contemporary theoretical frameworks in the last decades, including healthy aging, positive aging, productive aging, active aging, and successful aging. With this remarkable increase of older adults promoting health and well-being becomes a priority for aging well. Worldwide, the age group of sixty years old and older is growing faster than any other age group. ![]()
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