|
Chronologically and biologically old (80+) |
Chronologically old (80+) but negligibly senescent |
Health |
Many chronic diseases and partial or full disability |
Good health |
Appearance |
Typical for an old person |
Young or middle-aged |
Cognitive capacities |
Defined by health status |
Full capacities |
Skills and knowledge |
Being gradually reduced accordingly to health status |
Constantly increasing |
Social/Financial status |
Retired (Dependent) |
Working (Independent) |
Social inclusion |
Limited (Absent) |
Full inclusion |
Exposure to ageism and abuse |
Very likely |
Unlikely |
Life expectancy |
115 years |
Indefinite |
Mood |
Likely lower due to age-related factors e.g., poor health, abuse, social isolation, dependence |
Not affected by age-related factors, depends mostly on personal achievements |
Fig 1. Aging vs negligible senescence. Life expectancy is based on a publication appearing in the journal Nature[14].
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