Question

What is the single largest factor determining the trajectory of an adult's mental or physical status in the years beyond age 65?

Answer 1

Health is the single largest factor determining the trajectory of an adult's mental or physical status in the years beyond age 65.

• The health of a person is the most important aspect responsible for an active and healthy physical and mental life.
• In older adults, beyond 65 years of age, good health can allow them to sustain and enjoy life.
• Poor health, retirement, reduced number of activities in old age can have a drastic impact on the mental status of a person and their trajectory can significantly decline.