The four-dimensional model of mindful sustainable aging: a holistic alternative

This paper discusses a four-dimensional model of mindful sustainable aging (MSA) in the four biological, psychological, social, spiritual dimensions. The is made up eight components, activeness, bodily awareness, change processes, vigorousness, dynamism, mental alertness, social support and support. Modern western traditional Buddhist notions mindfulness/sati, their utility terms improving physical, lives seniors, are explored, uniqueness MSA being provision construct that more integrated, holistic, multi-faceted than other current gerontological theories. paper, by drawing attention to model, therefore attempts demonstrate how mindfulness practices these dimensions (i.e., dimensions).