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Ageing the Fact 2ND Edition

by Nicholas Coni

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Publisher Comments:

The number of elderly throughout the world is increasing steadily, especially in the USA and Europe. The second edition of Ageing: The Facts examines the recent political and demographic changes, and the advances in medical knowledge that affect the elderly population. The extensive revision provides a wealth of information on the physical, mental, and sociological aspects of aging. This practical manual explores various aspects of growing old, gives advice to geriatric care practitioners, and offers a positive approach to aging.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [194]) and index.

Table of Contents

1. The World Grows Grey


2. The Benefits of an Aging Society


3. Retirement-The Opportunity of Age


4. Living Arrangements


5. Physical Disability


6. Servicing an Aging Society


7. The Biology of Aging


8. Normal Aging


9. The Body's Chemical and Physical Composition


10. The Aging Brain


11. Age-related Psychological Problems


12. Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, and Motor Neurone Disease


13. Mobility


14. Nutrition and Digestion


15. The Bladder and its Control


16. Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs


17. Eyes, Ears, Teeth, Skin, and Feet


18. Cancer


19. Medicines


20. Caring for an Infirm Elderly Person at Home


21. Death


22. Bereavement


Product Details

ISBN:
9780192621504
Subtitle:
The Facts
With:
Webster, Stephen
With:
Webster, Stephen
Author:
Coni, Nicholas
With:
Davison, William
Author:
Davison, William
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Location:
Oxford ;
Subject:
Geriatrics
Subject:
Medicine | Consumer Health
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Second
Series:
The Facts Series
Series Volume:
10
Publication Date:
19921119
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
22 illus.
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
8.81x5.64x.67 in. .86 lbs.
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