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Community resources to promote successful aging.

Georgia J Anetzberger1

  • 1Benjamin Rose Institute, Case Western Reserve University, 1105 Hillrock Drive, South Euclid, OH 44106, USA. Ganetzberger@aol.com

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Community resources are vital for older adults

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Public Health

Background:

  • Community resources are essential for the health and well-being of older adults.
  • Successful aging is supported by various community resources.
  • Resources can be categorized by the aspect of aging they promote.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To categorize community resources based on their contribution to successful aging.
  • To identify resources that support disease prevention, high functioning, and active engagement in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • This study categorizes community resources based on their primary function in promoting successful aging.
  • Resources are grouped into those that help avoid disease and disability, sustain high functioning, and facilitate active engagement.

Main Results:

  • Resources for avoiding disease include wellness programs, home health care, and mental health services.
  • Resources for sustaining high functioning include senior centers, adult day care, and senior housing.
  • Resources for active engagement include employment services, learning experiences, and volunteer programs.

Conclusions:

  • Community resources play a crucial role in enabling older adults to age successfully.
  • Different types of resources support distinct aspects of aging: disease prevention, functional maintenance, and social engagement.
  • Future cohorts, like baby boomers, will require tailored community resources for successful aging in later life.

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