Basic Wellness Features and Some Related Actions Propensive for Active and Healthy Ageing.

The article explores the concept of quality of life, nature of aging and factors affecting it. The definition of health by the World Health Organization (WHO) is used to explain wellness in all facets of life. The increase of the elderly population necessitates a new approach to healthcare including the promotion of socially active lifestyle. The role of physical and rehabilitation medicine in contributing to a good quality of life is also discussed.