Active and Successful Aging: A European Policy Perspective

摘要: Over the past two decades, “active aging” has emerged in Europe as foremost policy response to challenges of population aging. This article examines concept active aging and how it differs from that “successful aging.” In particular, shows presents a more holistic, life course–oriented approach than successful We provide critical perspective on too by, first, tracing its emergence then showing how, practice, been dominated by narrow economic or productivist prioritizes extension working life. It also gender blind. Nonetheless, is argued an potential enable countries respond successfully because comprehensive focus emphasis societal well individual responsibility. Finally, we set out basic principles need be followed if full achieved.