Resilience and Wellbeing in Older Adults with Neuropsychaitric Disorders-View Presentation

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The transcript of the video covers a series of talks focusing on brain aging, resilience, and interventions aimed at improving emotional well-being and cognitive resilience in older adults. Van Keeley, a clinical professor at Stanford, discusses resilience in aging using cross-species models, emphasizing the impact of age on neuronal resilience, and proposes a model linking emotional well-being and brain aging. Helen Lavretsky elaborates on the dynamic between physical and mental well-being, resilience, and its biomarkers, and introduces mind-body interventions like yoga and Tai Chi to enhance resilience and manage symptoms of depression in older adults. Dilip Jeste examines social engagement and resilience as key components of healthy aging, arguing that older adults possess greater emotional regulation, which contributes to increased mental well-being despite physical decline. The talks suggest that resilience can be cultivated across life stages, with interventions available to improve cognitive function and emotional well-being. The discussions underscore the role of social connections and psychosocial interventions in promoting well-being, while also addressing societal needs for intergenerational cooperation. The presentations promote a shift towards integrative health care, where emotional well-being and social support play a pivotal role in successful aging. The overall message is the potential for targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of aging, thereby enhancing resilience, well-being, and quality of life among older adults.

Keywords

brain aging

resilience

emotional well-being

cognitive resilience

older adults

neuronal resilience

mind-body interventions

yoga

Tai Chi

social engagement

emotional regulation

integrative health care

intergenerational cooperation