Improving images of aging

Abstract

The present issue of International Psychogeriatrics is the second one conveying data and reflections related to positive psychiatry (see Editorial: Jeste, 2018).

Well-being in dementia and mild cognitive impairment

“…In several ways, dementia is the final frontier for the march of Positive Psychiatry. In the recent months, International Psychogeriatrics has devoted two issues to the theme of Positive Psychiatry, reflective of the rise of this movement in the consciousness of the medical community as well as the public (see editorials: Haupt, 2019;Jeste, 2018). Yet, many people continue to see concepts such as flourishing, successful aging, meaning in life, wisdom, and wellbeing as not being applicable to (if not outright incompatible with) the lived experience of individuals with dementia.…”