Successful Aging provides a wide array of information to combat
predictable problems, to protect existing states of health and healthy
functioning, and to promote attaining desired goals. The authors deal
with primary prevention as a major helping tool for treatment and
rehabilitation workers, augmenting their existing skills as we enter an
age of managed care to increase preproblem health and healthy living,
while reducing expensive post-problem services. This unique and
user-friendly guide addresses both professionals and their clients,
detailing health maintenance procedures that clients can perform for
themselves. In a clear and lively style, Klein and Bloom describe over
40 preventive, protective, and promotive strategies for good health, a
vital social life, and an insightful philosophical perspective. These
goals are achieved by focusing on the natural strengths older persons
possess or can develop, without ignoring the limitations of aging. Each
strategy is presented as a series of achievable steps and includes
cautions where necessary. As a valuable aid, lists of useful information
are highlighted throughout the text.