Many older adults can bounce back from poor well-being

Nearly one-quarter of older adults ages 60 or older who initially reported poor well-being had regained optimal well-being within three years, according to a study from the University of Toronto, Canada. The study highlights the potential value of an active and healthy lifestyle, including maintaining healthy body weight, not smoking, becoming physically active, tackling sleeping problems, and preventing and managing chronic diseases, as well as the value of fostering psychological, emotional and social wellness. It also highlights that staff should not "give up" too soon on someone who may be feeling and functioning below par.