A sample of 172 community-resident older adults (aged 64-96) were interviewed to
investigate correlates of their preventively oriented, health-related practices. Four health …

The preventive health practices of older men and women were examined from interviews
with a community sample of 172 adults aged 64-96. Differences between men and women …

The purpose of this study was to describe the primary and secondary health promotion
activities of a group of older adults living independently in a continuing care retirement …

One hundred and seventy-seven persons 65 years of age or older were compared to 997
younger adults with respect to compliance with 20 recommended health-seeking behaviors …

The research describes the range of preventive health behaviours undertaken by the
elderly, investigates the dimensionality of preventive health behaviour, and explores the …

A high level of social support was a consistent predictor of preventive health behaviors
among 936 elderly members of a health maintenance organization. Beliefs about the …

This study examined the relationships among self-reported health practices and selfreported
health status variables for 126 older adults drawn from a population of senior center …

A review of the literature on health promotion for the elderly reveals that changes in
behavior, recognized as beneficial if made early in life, also increase longevity and quality of …

The authors examined the frequency of health-enhancing behaviors practiced by the elderly
living in community settings, with emphasis on the impact of disease and disability on the …

Purpose: Prevalence estimates of healthy behaviors and preventive care among older
adults have not received sufficient attention, despite important health benefits such as …