LIFE AT AGE 100 IN SWITZERLAND: FINDINGS FROM THE SWISS100 CENTENARIAN STUDY
2024
Life at Age 100 in Switzerland: Findings from the Swiss100 Centenarian Study
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Author Information
Author(s): Jopp Daniela, Stahlmann, Masotti, Hoffman
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The SWISS100 study provides insights into the lives of centenarians in Switzerland, highlighting their challenges and psychological resilience.
Supporting Evidence
- The study presents findings on health, cognition, social resources, and psychological strengths in centenarians.
- Innovative tools like sound recordings were used to investigate everyday life activities in centenarians.
- There is notable variation in needs and support among Swiss centenarians.
- Goals remain important for adaptation in very old age.
Takeaway
This study looks at people who are 100 years old and shows how they live, what they need, and how they feel.
Methodology
The study used interdisciplinary approaches to assess health, cognition, social resources, and psychological strengths in centenarians.
Participant Demographics
Centenarians in Switzerland.
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