Person-Centered and Community Approaches to Healthy Aging

As populations age worldwide, promoting healthy aging has become a priority for policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities. Traditional models of care are increasingly giving way to person-centered approaches that emphasize individual preferences, dignity, autonomy, and overall well-being. At the same time, community-based initiatives are creating supportive environments that help older adults remain active, socially connected, and engaged in meaningful activities. By integrating personalized care with community resources, healthcare services, and social support networks, these approaches address the social, emotional, physical, and environmental factors that influence quality of life. As healthcare systems face growing demographic pressures, community-focused strategies offer a holistic framework for fostering independence, resilience, and healthy aging among diverse populations. Person-Centered and Community Approaches to Healthy Aging explores how person-centered care and community-based support systems can promote health, independence, well-being, and quality of life for older adults. This book examines the role of individualized care, social participation, healthcare services, age-friendly environments, and community resources in addressing the complex needs of aging populations. Covering topics such as active aging, informal caregivers, and social participation, this book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, social workers, gerontologists, policymakers, researchers, sociologists, and scientists seeking to improve outcomes and quality of life for aging individuals and communities.