Ageing and Mid-Life Adult Considerations

Prevention of cardiovascular disease at older ages and during mid-life poses unique challenges based on changes that may occur with ageing, variation in risk and priorities at differing stages of life. In this chapter, we address risk assessment from mid-life to older individuals, potential problems occurring with ageing such as multimorbidity, frailty and polypharmacy, strategies for balancing quality and quantity of life, building resilience and integrating prevention into busy lives at any age.