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Health promotion for aging adults
Ruth Davidhizar1, Jane Eshleman, Melody Moody
1Community Health Nursing at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind., USA.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|February 28, 2002
Summary
This article outlines key health promotion strategies for older adults in America. It offers guidance and a checklist for creating effective health materials tailored to elders.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Health Communication
Background:
- The aging population in America presents unique challenges and opportunities for health promotion.
- Effective health promotion requires materials specifically designed for the needs and capabilities of older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the essentials of health promotion for the aging population in America.
- To identify key factors in developing appropriate health promotion materials for elders.
- To provide a practical tool for evaluating such materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on health promotion and aging.
- Analysis of factors influencing material development for older adults.
- Development of an evaluation checklist.
Main Results:
- Essential components of health promotion for elders identified.
- Critical factors for material development outlined.
- A comprehensive checklist for material appropriateness created.
Conclusions:
- Tailored health promotion materials are crucial for the well-being of aging Americans.
- The provided checklist can enhance the effectiveness and appropriateness of health education resources for elders.