Table 3 Focus groups and interviews – Results for the question: What do you associate with “healthy aging”?
Women aged | Men aged | Men aged | Women aged |
|---|---|---|---|
65 to 75 years | 65 to 75 years | 76 years and older | 76 years and older |
Physical activity | Physical activity | Mental and physical activity | Mental and physical activity |
Healthy diet | Mobility | Social participation | Healthy diet |
Relaxation | (Physical) performance | Will to live | Family embeddedness |
Well-being | Independent living | ||
Independent living | “Healthy aging” is a contradiction | ||
Social engagement | |||
Social participation and communication |