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Cognitive reserve (CR) refers to the capacity of the brain to withstand changes due to age or disease-related pathology, showing how flexibly and efficiently the individual makes use of available brain resources. This study aims to explore the contributions of the CR to understanding successful aging (SA).(Project-Conacyt-256589)Population based, random sample included n=656 community-dwelling older adults 60-years and older (mean age=72.8, SD=7.6 years, 58% women). CR was measured by their main indicators: education, life-long learning, being bilingual, participation, use of information and communications technology. Objective SA was operationalized as no important disease, no disability, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and being actively engaged. Subjective was an appreciation if they considered themselves as successful agers. Sociodemographic and health data were also asked. Pearson′s correlation test and MANOVAs were performed.In total 11.2% met the criteria for SA, although 76% considered themselves as successful agers. CR was significantly related to subjective and objective criteria of SA(p |