CRC Press Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions - CRC Press

Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions explores a shift in how we view the ageing process. While many public health policies assume failing health is an unavoidable part of getting older, this book presents a different perspective. It highlights that much of the decline once thought to be inevitable can actually be postponed or prevented. Derived from the 47th Annual Symposium of the Society for the Study of Human Biology, this work advocates for a multi-disciplinary approach to public policy. It examines how to integrate the changing needs of older people across various sectors, including nutrition, social support, housing, and economic security. By moving away from outdated paradigms, this text provides a foundation for future policies that support healthy ageing through comprehensive social and medical interventions.