On the Life Aesthetics of Aging People- Slowness Makes Life Beautiful

Abstract

Taiwan has a rapid increase of elder population, which is supposed to double within the next 25 years. However, lifelong aesthetics learning for the elderly has not yet been fully developed. In the environment emphasizing on lifelong learning with increasing elder people, it is a crucial mission to design appropriate environment, curriculum, leisure activities for elder people in their later life. Under such premise, this study aims to explore various theories and try to evaluate and elaborate on aesthetics in diverse ways: Kant, Nietzsche and Hegel are the contributors to the theoretical perspectives on aesthetics. With the theories supporting the application of life aesthetics in the lives of seniors, this study finally concludes that aesthetics is crucial for the elderly as it improves life quality, physical, psychological health, social connectedness and continuous learning.

Development and psychometric testing of the Aesthetics of Everyday Life Scale in Aging (AELSA)

“…Therefore, they require a method that they can use to overcome such effects. The aesthetics of everyday life may be the answer to physical strains and disorders among the older population [ 11 ]. The aesthetics of everyday life enable older adults to maintain the appearance of the body, which results in high self-esteem, improved relationships with others, and physical and psychosocial health simultaneously [ 12 , 13 ].…”

“…The aesthetics of everyday life enable older adults to maintain the appearance of the body, which results in high self-esteem, improved relationships with others, and physical and psychosocial health simultaneously [ 12 , 13 ]. However, the aesthetics of everyday life debate among older adults has not yet been fully developed [ 11 ].…”