The Psychology of Ageing

SACE President Goh Kim Seng spoke on The Psychology of Ageing at the official launch of U3A Singapore. He started by providing a simple model of why people behave the way they do and how they influence and are influenced by others and circumstances. He described the three basic components for successful ageing: 1) Low probability of disease and disability, 2)High cognitive and physical function capacity, and 3) Active engagement with life, as well as covered various interesting aspects on how ageing affects our outlook and behavior.