Healthy Aging: Strategies for Promoting Quality of Life among OlderAdults

Authors

  • Juciane Lima do Nascimento Melo Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Yonara Bezerra Wanderley Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Cristiane Karlla Mendonça Cunha Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Helen Regina Santos Vitorino Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Author
  • Maria Bernadete Marinho de Medeiros Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Oldair Donizete Galeni Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Tânia Pinto Fiuza UNINTER Author
  • Sérgio Raimundo Ernesto Machado Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Márcia Gabriela de Almeida Luiz Unitri - Centro Universitário do Triângulo Author
  • Raimundo de Oliveira Lucena Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Divina Maria de Jesus Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author
  • Elizângela Aparecida Luciano Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21838754

Keywords:

Aging, Elderly Health, Health Promotion, Quality of Life, Public Health

Abstract

Population aging represents one of the most significant demographic transformations of contemporary societies, creating new challenges and opportunities for public health systems. Healthy aging involves more than the absence of disease, encompassing functional capacity, autonomy, participation, social relationships, and quality of life. This academic essay discusses strategies for promoting healthy aging among older adults from a public health perspective. The discussion analyzes theoretical foundations of aging and well-being, examines challenges affecting older populations, and explores strategies capable of strengthening health promotion and comprehensive care. The essay argues that healthy aging requires integrated approaches addressing chronic disease prevention, functional preservation, social participation, age-friendly environments, and equitable access to healthcare services. Public health policies must recognize older adults as active participants in society and develop interventions that promote autonomy, dignity, and inclusion. Strengthening healthy aging initiatives contributes to improving quality of life and building sustainable healthcare systems prepared for demographic transitions.

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2026-08-07

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)

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MELO, Juciane Lima do Nascimento et al. Healthy Aging: Strategies for Promoting Quality of Life among OlderAdults. Journal of Social Issues and Health Sciences (JSIHS), [S. l.], v. 3, n. 3, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21838754. Disponível em: https://ojs.thesiseditora.com.br/index.php/jsihs/article/view/645.. Acesso em: 7 aug. 2026.