It is well understood that “resilience,” or the ability to adapt in the face of trauma
or significant sources of stress,
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is an important component of healthy aging.
American Psychological Association, 2019
The road to resilience.
The road to resilience.
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience
Date accessed: September 17, 2019
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However, what about the ability to compromise or adjust to minor fluctuations in
daily life? “Flexibility,” also known as “adaptability,” can be defined as a willingness
or ability to compromise or change. Research supports the importance of flexibility
for school and work success,
3
,4
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References
- The road to resilience.(Available at:)https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilienceDate accessed: September 17, 2019
- Healthy aging: American Geriatrics Society white paper executive summary.J Am Geriatr Soc. 2019; 67: 17-20
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