Health in the Later Years
ISBN: 9780697294456 | 0697294455
Edition: 4thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Pub. Date: 2/12/2007
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Health in the Later Years is geared to help people make better-informed health choices to increase the quality of their later life. Further, knowledge of health and aging assists individuals to better manage the aging process of their family members. Finally, the study of aging and health enhances professional opportunities in the field of gerontology. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the most important topics in health and aging. The latest edition of the textbook is completely revised to assure all information is up-to-date and a... MORE
| Introduction: The Study of Health and Aging | |
| Our Nation’s Elders: The Facts | |
| Biologic Aging Theories and Longevity | |
| The Body and Its Age Changes | |
| Chronic Illnesses: The Major Killers | |
| Other Chronic Diseases and Conditions | |
| Acute Illness and Accidents | |
| Mental Health and Mental Disorders | |
| Medication Use | |
| ... MORE | |
| Nutrition | |
| Sexuality | |
| Prevention and Health Promotion | |
| Medical Care | |
| Long-Term Care | |
| Dying, Death, and Grief | |
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