APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Listening Older Adults´ Stories: Subjective Factors Related to Longevity and Wellbeing in Nicoya (Blue Zone) Costa Rica

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Developmental

  • María Dolores Castro-Rojas
    Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

Abstract

We conducted interviews with centenarians and senior members of a longevity hotspot and identified five main themes related to resiliency factors: nature engagement, spiritual connection, positive intrinsic drive, daily kinetic activity, and strong social connection. We share the historical and personal stories of centenarians and discuss the findings´ social implications

Aging

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