대한노인정신의학회

In this review article, the author tried to discuss how to become old in way of being respectable and dignified aged man in ＇Neo-Elderly Model＇ in 21st century. Accordingly fa-mily principle of traditional Korean society, a senior of goodness, and filial thought as being Korean faith were explained. As one sees dishonor of leadership, a true picture of elderly and res-pectable aged person in needed. For problem areas, future plan for elderly welfare, support, and mandatory retirement age in Korea is suggested. As mean age of population is extend and elderly with specialty is growing, activity and life style of elderly need to be changed. Finally, for ＇Neo-Elderly Model＇, harmony between old and young can be considered, and author suggested 10 life style for Neo-elderly.

잘 늙어가는 분,신노인, Neo-Elderly,Old,21st century