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What is Health Continuum

Chapter 3
Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care
The health continuum refers to an integrated system of health care that follows a patient through time or through a range of services. The goal of a health continuum is to offer a more comprehensive patient care.
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Promoting Successful Positive Aging Across the Health Continuum: A Holistic Approach
Pratima Kaushik (Amity University, India)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch003
Abstract
The increase of human lifespans and the aging has brought increased attention to what factors contribute to aging healthy. People are not only interested in longevity but how to remain in the best health in their later years. Therefore, the aim of this chapter is to (a) understand the concept of positive aging (b) identifying the factors contributing to successful positive aging across health continuum (c) review strategies that promotes management healthy aging in elderly, and (d) identify future directions to promote successful population health management programs/interventions. The holistic approach, therefore provide an opportunity to improve the situation of older people in society.
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