Hernandez Daphne C, Johnston Craig A
University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Oct 24;11(1):21-23. doi: 10.1177/1559827616672617. eCollection 2017 Jan-Feb.
The cornerstone to successful aging is maintaining a consistent physical activity routine and healthy diet. This is particular important for aging adults to preserve their independence. However, for low-income aging adults there are significant individual and environmental barriers that reduce their ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Understanding how environmental supports can be found in existing programs geared toward older adults is a way to insure long-term behavioral changes.
成功老龄化的基石是保持持续的体育活动习惯和健康饮食。这对老年人保持独立尤为重要。然而,对于低收入的老年人来说,存在重大的个人和环境障碍,降低了他们维持健康生活方式的能力。了解如何在现有的针对老年人的项目中找到环境支持,是确保长期行为改变的一种方式。