A Guide to Successful Ageing | St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services

‘Successful ageing’ is a concept that was first popularised in the 1980s - it refers to physical, mental and social well-being in older age. Generally, a person is deemed to have successfully aged if they have: (1) lived free of disability or disease; (2) had high mental and physical abilities; and (3) was interacting with others in meaningful ways.So what practical pieces of advice can SPUH provide you with, to help you live a healthy, successful and fulfilling life into retirement and beyond?