| Description |
viii, 546 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : the study of health and aging -- Ch. 1. Our nation's elders : the facts -- Ch. 2. Biologic aging theories and longevity -- Ch. 3. Changes in the body with age -- Ch. 4. Chronic illnesses : the major killers -- Ch. 5. Other chronic diseases and conditions -- Ch. 6. Acute illnesses and accidents -- Ch. 7. Mental health and mental disorders -- Ch. 8. Medication use -- Ch. 9. Physical activity -- Ch. 10. Nutrition -- Ch. 11. Sexuality -- Ch. 12. Prevention and health promotion -- Ch. 13. Medical care -- Ch. 14. Long-term care -- Ch. 15. Dying, death, and grief |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Older people -- Health and hygiene.
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Health.
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| Author |
Ferrini, Rebecca L.
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| LC no. |
2006046863 |
| ISBN |
9780697294456 alkaline paper |
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0697294455 alkaline paper |
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