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Quality Life Extension

Meaning

Quality Life Extension is a clinical objective focused on extending the period of life during which an individual is healthy, functionally independent, and free from debilitating chronic disease, also referred to as increasing the healthspan. This goal prioritizes the maintenance of superior physical and cognitive function over merely extending chronological lifespan alone. The emphasis is placed squarely on the vigor, utility, and self-sufficiency of the later years of life.