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The Principles of Disease and Disability Prevention and Health Promotion with Increasing Age

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This chapter explores considerations and challenges a clinician faces when approaching disease and disability prevention for older adults. We discuss the importance of levels of prevention in this population, how statistical evidence is used to guide decision-making, and the importance of addressing health within the context of social determinants of health and cognitive, physical, and mental health. Health promotion necessitates understanding a patient’s priorities and an interdisciplinary approach. Clinicians should seize the opportunity as advocates and educators to shape expectations of healthcare providers, the community, and older adults. Finally, we highlight the importance of shared decision-making to help older adults realize their goals and optimal health.

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  1. Geriatrics Division, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA

    Neema Sharda & Heidi White

  2. College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA

    Kathryn Daniel

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  1. Center on Aging and Departments of Family Medicine and Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA

    Patrick P. Coll

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Sharda, N., Daniel, K., White, H. (2019). The Principles of Disease and Disability Prevention and Health Promotion with Increasing Age. In: Coll, P. (eds) Healthy Aging. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-06200-2_3

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