The impact of resilience on healthy aging with multiple sclerosis.

Michelle Ploughman Matthew Bruce DownerR W PrettyElizabeth M WallackS AmirkhanianMegan C Kirklandnull null

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2020)

Resilience contributed minimally (but significantly) to healthy aging. Older participants scoring higher on resilience reported healthier lifestyle behaviors (more exercise, better diet) and social/financial support compared to lower scoring respondents. Our findings suggest that self-management programs for older persons with MS should focus on three key factors to foster healthy aging: depression, fatigue and resilience.

Keyphrases

multiple sclerosis
physical activity
climate change
social support
depressive symptoms
weight loss
sleep quality
healthcare
mass spectrometry
community dwelling
public health
middle aged
cardiovascular disease
high intensity
white matter
resistance training