Centenarians: Keys to Longevity

Living to be 100 years old was once considered a rare occurrence, but with advancements in medicine and lifestyle changes, living to be 100 is not so improbable today. As a group, there are more centenarians worldwide than ever before, with the largest concentration found in America. Five places have been identified worldwide where people live the longest, healthiest lives. These “Blue Zones™” where people reach 100 years of age at significantly higher rates include the Barbagia region of Sardinia in Italy, Okinawa in Japan, the Adventist community of Loma Linda in California, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, and the island of Ikaria in Greece. The people living in these places have achieved longevity through different paths and different cultures.

Purpose/GoalThe outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology and psychosocial dynamics of centenarians, the genetic factors that contribute to longevity, and the nine lessons learned from the Blue Zones.

Course Objectives – Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the epidemiology of centenarians.
2. Examine genetic and environmental factors that contribute to longevity.
3. Discuss the importance of telomeres and aging.
4. Describe the psychosocial dynamics of centenarians.
5. Describe the low incidence of dementia in centenarians.
6. Discuss the lessons learned from the Blue Zones of Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Ikaria, Greece.
7. Identify factors that have contributed to the avoidance of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes in the Blue Zones.
8. Examine nine lessons learned from the Blue Zones.

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