Well-being among the oldest-old: Reconsidering associated factors and their meanings

Key Points

• This work aims to explore changing factors associated with well-being among individuals aged 70 to 90 years.
• Visualized structural changes in well-being over time
• Re-evaluated traditional goals of function and autonomy
• Investigated the transition from isolated self to relational self
• Indicated a shift in focus from abilities to the essence of self
• Highlighted the importance of relationships for well-being in the oldest-old
• Questioned traditional medical focuses on function and autonomy