Live Well, Age Well: Social Connections with Dr Mabel Ho BBP 3:2

Aging well includes strong social connections. Our next guide to living a well-balanced life is Dr. Mabel Ho, a social researcher who shares some of her findings of the landmark Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, a study tracking over 30,000 Canadians aged 45-85 for clues to successful aging. See attached PDF for helpful links.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Expanded Definition of Successful Aging

Mabel Ho explains that successful aging is not just the absence of disease or disability but includes physical psychological, social, and subjective well-being. The expanded definition closes the gap between what researchers and older adults consider "successful aging".

07:01  Marriage impacts aging, especially for men

10:00  Volunteering and recreational activities stand out.

13:10  Exercise is a common factor

16:21  It's never too late to improve.

17:25  Small changes add up.

22:10  Summary