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Module 10: Defining Late Adulthood Flashcards

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blue zones

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regions of the world where Dan Buettner claims people live much longer than average

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centenarians

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people aged 100 or older

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Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC)

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a strategy for improving health and well being in older adults and a model for successful aging

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senescence

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biological aging and the gradual deterioration of functional abilities

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