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Positive Aging Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you aging well?

Many factors play a part in healthy aging. Mental and physical well-being depends on an optimistic outlook, self-care, good relationships, purpose, meaning, and other aspects of optimal living. See where you fall on this positive aging scale.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how often the statement applies to you.

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
1. My life is filled with purpose and meaning.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
2. I have close relationships with family and friends.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
3. I exercise at least 30 minutes a day, three to five days a week.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
4. People say that I am as sharp as I’ve ever been.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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5. I have a great support network I can rely on.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
6. I manage stress effectively.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
7. I eat junk food most days.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
8. I see challenges as opportunities for growth.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
9. I am dissatisfied with how my life turned out.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
10. I sleep seven to eight hours most nights.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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11. I feel joyful and fortunate about my life in general.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
12. I maintain regular medical checkups.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
13. I eat a balanced and nutritious diet.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
14. I am actively engaged in my community.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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15. I avoid new challenges.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
16. I avoid nicotine.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
17. I have fun hobbies and enjoy my leisure time.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
18. I have tense exchanges with people in my life.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
19. I often feel lonely.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
20. I do crosswords or play similar mental agility games.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree

Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who may struggle with aging or wants to learn more about their approach to getting older. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic. 

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How to Get Help

If you would like to improve your approach to life or if you need help with your outlook on aging, you should contact a mental health professional. You can find a professional in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory. 

Sources

S.N. Walker, K.R. Sechrist, N.J. Pender. Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale. 

C. Mayers. Mayers Lifestyle Questionnaire.

Lifestyle Medicine Competencies for Primary Care Physicians, AMA Journal of Ethics.

Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity, CDC.