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Geriatric Oncology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 32-1 (Hardcover, UK ed.): Harvey J. Cohen, Arati V Rao Geriatric Oncology, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 32-1 (Hardcover, UK ed.)
Harvey J. Cohen, Arati V Rao
R1,796 Discovery Miles 17 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, devoted to Geriatric Oncology, is guest edited by Drs. Harvey J. Cohen and Arati V. Rao of Duke University Medical Center. Articles in this issue include: Cancer and Aging: General Principles, Biology and Geriatric Assessment; Cancer Screening in the Elderly; Cancer Survivorship: Management of Long-term Toxicities; Socioeconomic Considerations and Shared Care Models of Older Cancer Care; Palliative Care and Symptom Management; Management of Prostate Cancer in the Elderly; Management of Breast Cancer in the Elderly; Management of Lung Cancer in the Elderly; Colorectal Cancer in the Elderly; Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the Elderly; Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Other Lymphoproliferative Disorders; and Monoclonal Gammopathies and Multiple Myeloma in the Elderly.

Geriatric Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, Volume 33-3 (Hardcover, UK ed.): Charles Brown Geriatric Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, Volume 33-3 (Hardcover, UK ed.)
Charles Brown
R1,792 Discovery Miles 17 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The volume of elderly patients requiring anesthesia and surgery is growing rapidly. Thirty-five percent of surgeries are performed on patients older than 65 years, and in general, these patients have higher morbidity and mortality rates after anesthesia compared with their younger counterparts. One of the major challenges of treating elderly patients is the heterogeneity of the geriatric population-and the need to individualize care for each patient to provide the best outcome.

Nutrition in Older Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 31-3 (Hardcover, UK ed.): John E. Morley Nutrition in Older Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 31-3 (Hardcover, UK ed.)
John E. Morley
R1,786 Discovery Miles 17 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine is devoted to Nutrition in Older Adults. Guest Editor John E. Morley, MD has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Anorexia of Aging; Protein and Older Persons; Screening for Malnutrition in Older People; Obesity and Aging; Vitamins; Sarcopenia; Diabetes: Nutrition and Exercise; Frailty, Exercise and Nutrition; Dehydration; Cholesterol and Older Persons; Cognition and Nutrition; and Gastric Emptying in the Elderly.

Medical Implications of Elder Abuse and Neglect, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 30-4 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.):... Medical Implications of Elder Abuse and Neglect, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 30-4 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.)
Lisa Gibbs
R1,773 Discovery Miles 17 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, devoted to Medical Implications of Elder Abuse and Neglect, is edited by Drs. Lisa Gibbs and Laura Mosqueda. Articles in this issue include: Aging: Physiology, Disease, and Abuse; Understanding the Medical Markers of Elder Abuse and Neglect: Physical Examination Findings; Medical and Laboratory Indicators of Elder Abuse and Neglect; Common Presentations of Elder Abuse in Health Care Settings; Prevention and Early Identification of Elder Abuse; Elder Physical Abuse; Elder Neglect; Case Series of Sexual Assault in Older Persons; Medical Implications of Elder Abuse: Self-Neglect; Evaluating Abuse in the Patient with Dementia; Mental Health/Psychiatric Issues in Elder Abuse and Neglect; The Role of Capacity Assessments in Elder Abuse Investigations and Guardianships; Care of the Victim; and Health Professionals' Roles and Relationships with Other Agencies.

Psychological Assessment of Veterans (Hardcover): Shane S. Bush Psychological Assessment of Veterans (Hardcover)
Shane S. Bush
R4,015 Discovery Miles 40 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Psychological assessment is practiced in wide-ranging settings to address the varied clinical and administrative needs of veteran populations. Such assessment blends record review, clinical interviews of the veteran and collateral sources of information, behavioral observations, and psychological testing.
This book promotes the care and well-being of veterans by bringing together knowledgeable and experienced psychologists to discuss a range of psychological assessment methods and procedures. It aims to help patients and their families, healthcare providers, and concerned citizens gain an improved understanding of veterans' cognitive functioning, emotional states, personality traits, behavioral patterns, and daily functioning.
The book begins with a history of the psychological assessment of veterans and investigates its efficacy in different settings, including outpatient mental health, long-term care, primary care, home-based primary care, and telemental health. Later chapters address assessment of a variety of disorders or presenting problems, including substance use disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders and suicidal thoughts and behavior, PTSD and other anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dementia, pain and pain-related disorders, and polytrauma. The book concludes with important special considerations, including assessment of symptom and performance validity, assessment of homeless veterans and health-related quality of life, and ethical, legal, and professional issues.
Psychological Assessment of Veterans provides an essential reference and guide for clinical psychologists, including those working in the subspecialties, and psychology trainees who work with veterans.

Geriatric Psychiatry (Paperback, 1st ed): Alan M Mellow Geriatric Psychiatry (Paperback, 1st ed)
Alan M Mellow; Series edited by John M. Oldham, Michelle B. Riba
R1,317 Discovery Miles 13 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With an aging baby boomer population and life-prolonging medical advances, psychiatrists must brace for an estimated 10 million late-life patients by the year 2020. Geriatric Psychiatry (Review of Psychiatry, Volume 22) outlines current research on this burgeoning patient group, with practice implications for clinicians.

In Geriatric Psychiatry renowned experts review the latest information on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options, including pharmacological and behavioral therapies, for a range of late-life disorders: - Depression and anxiety disorders -- A look at late-stage depression and anxiety, with specific information on depression that complicates dementia

- Dementia -- Research advances for better understanding of pathophysiology, improved treatment options, and identification of risk factors

- Late-life psychotic disorders -- Treating late-life schizophrenia, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, as well as comorbidity associated with disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and others

- Late-life addictions -- Screening, assessment, treatment, compliance issues, and outcomes for patients with prescription drug and alcohol addictions and comorbid conditions

Also included is an overview of the mental health delivery system for older adults today, including trends in federal expenditures, managed care, long-term-care regulatory trends, special concerns for older adults with severe mental illness, and legislative and policy initiatives.

Every psychiatrist who treats adults must prepare for a major increase in older patients. Geriatric Psychiatry serves as a vital update on current knowledge and practice options for improving quality of life in older adults with mental illnesses.

Navigating Your Later Years for Dummies (Paperback, Portable ed.): Carol Levine Navigating Your Later Years for Dummies (Paperback, Portable ed.)
Carol Levine
R253 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Aging and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Hardcover): Paul E. Ruskin, John A. Talbott Aging and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Hardcover)
Paul E. Ruskin, John A. Talbott
R1,887 R1,774 Discovery Miles 17 740 Save R113 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Aging and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD) explores the psychological sequelae of severe trauma in elderly patients and the manifestations in old age of psychological symptoms secondary to trauma experienced earlier in life. Although methodological issues have made the scientific study of PTSD difficult, a number of well-designed research projects have begun to identify some of the key factors of aging and PTSD.

Do elderly patients respond differently to stress than younger people, and do the effects of early stress change over time? These questions are the focus of the book's 22 contributors. Research with World War II combat veterans, Holocaust survivors, elderly victims of trauma, and abused elderly persons provides new insight into why they might experience trauma differently than younger individuals. Longitudinal data collected over a 14-year period provide a fascinating comparison of psychological distress and PTSD among older and younger people.

Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients (Hardcover): Adil Hamad Alharthi Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients (Hardcover)
Adil Hamad Alharthi
R8,630 Discovery Miles 86 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As old age is increasing globally, some challenges arise such as multimorbidity, a unique medical condition that has multiple potential complications and thus needs high-quality care directed by qualified healthcare providers. Multimorbidity is an important daily challenge to internists worldwide due to its many difficulties. Junior physicians dealing with multimorbidity must have the knowledge to practice high-quality care for their elderly patients. Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients considers approaches to manage multimorbidity and its unique complications and challenges to aid in appropriate daily decision making. Covering key topics such as weight loss, aging, and frailty, this reference work is ideal for medical professionals, nurses, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

The Prolongation Of Life (Hardcover): Elie Metchnikoff The Prolongation Of Life (Hardcover)
Elie Metchnikoff
R975 Discovery Miles 9 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (Hardcover): Edward T. Zawada, Jr. Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (Hardcover)
Edward T. Zawada, Jr.
R3,343 Discovery Miles 33 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 4 (Hardcover): Information R Management Association Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 4 (Hardcover)
Information R Management Association
R11,467 Discovery Miles 114 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 3 (Hardcover): Information R Management Association Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 3 (Hardcover)
Information R Management Association
R11,477 Discovery Miles 114 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 2 (Hardcover): Information R Management Association Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 2 (Hardcover)
Information R Management Association
R11,454 Discovery Miles 114 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 1 (Hardcover): Information R Management Association Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society, VOL 1 (Hardcover)
Information R Management Association
R11,461 Discovery Miles 114 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Never Too Late - Your Guide to Safer Sex after 60 (Paperback): Shannon Dowler Never Too Late - Your Guide to Safer Sex after 60 (Paperback)
Shannon Dowler
R508 R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The ultimate-and fun!-guide to maintaining vibrant sexual health with aging. In Never Too Late, Shannon Dowler, MD, a family physician who is also an expert on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), provides a refreshing overview of sexual education for people over 55. With the advent of dating apps, vibrant 55+ retirement communities, and sexual enhancement drugs, adults are sexually active well into their golden years. Unfortunately, the rates of STDs are dramatically increasing in older adults. In entertaining, accessible language, Dr. Dowler presents relatable patient stories and hilarious rhymes that make for an easy and fun way to learn about safe sex. This guide covers important topics, including: * How to identify the signs and symptoms of different STDs, including newer infections * The importance of regular screening * Best sexual practices, including guidance on medications * Preventative measures, tests, and treatments * Guidance on how to broach difficult conversations with romantic partners and doctors * Details about changing sexual trends, including dating apps, swinging, and normal aging changes that may impact your sexuality * Conditions commonly confused with sexually transmitted infections, such as urinary tract infections, tick-related infections, and forms of dermatitis * Common misconceptions, myths, and assumptions * Advice on seeking medical care when uninsured or financially limited Never Too Late will help you take charge of your sexual health and learn how to protect yourself and your current and future partners.

Smiling Babies - A Picture Book With Easy-To-Read Text (Hardcover): Lasting Happiness Smiling Babies - A Picture Book With Easy-To-Read Text (Hardcover)
Lasting Happiness
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Age-Friendly Health Systems - A Guide to Using the 4Ms While Caring for Older Adults (Hardcover): Terry Fulmer, Leslie Pelton,... Age-Friendly Health Systems - A Guide to Using the 4Ms While Caring for Older Adults (Hardcover)
Terry Fulmer, Leslie Pelton, Jinghan Zhang
R777 Discovery Miles 7 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
COVID-19 in the Geriatric Patient, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 38-3 (Hardcover): Prof Francesco Landi COVID-19 in the Geriatric Patient, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 38-3 (Hardcover)
Prof Francesco Landi
R2,156 Discovery Miles 21 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 38-4 (Hardcover): Edward Schneider, Brandon K Koretz Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 38-4 (Hardcover)
Edward Schneider, Brandon K Koretz
R2,156 Discovery Miles 21 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Edward Schneider and Brandon K. Koretz bring their considerable expertise to the topic of polypharmacy. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in polypharmacy, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

The Life Care Management Handbook (Hardcover): Jennifer Crowley, Shanna Huber The Life Care Management Handbook (Hardcover)
Jennifer Crowley, Shanna Huber
R4,291 Discovery Miles 42 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Nutritional Modulators of Pain in the Aging Population (Hardcover): Ronald Ross Watson, Sherma Zibadi Nutritional Modulators of Pain in the Aging Population (Hardcover)
Ronald Ross Watson, Sherma Zibadi
R3,107 R2,915 Discovery Miles 29 150 Save R192 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Nutritional Modulators of Pain in the Aging Population provides an overview on the role of foods, dietary supplements, obesity, and nutrients in the prevention and amelioration of pain in various diseases in the aging population. Headaches, fibromyalgia, joint pain, arthritis pain, back pain, and stomach pain are discussed. In addition, the potential health risks of using foods to reduce symptoms is evaluated. Each chapter reviews pain causing conditions before reviewing the role of food or exercise. Both researchers and physicians will learn about dietary approaches that may benefit or harm people with various types of pain. Chapters include current research on the actions of nutrients in pain treatment, the effects of lifestyle and exercise on pain management, and discussions of dietary supplements that provide pain relief from chronic conditions like arthritis.

Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 38, 2018 - Environments in an Aging Society: Autobiographical Perspectives... Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 38, 2018 - Environments in an Aging Society: Autobiographical Perspectives in Environmental Gerontology (Hardcover)
Habib Chaudhury, Frank Oswald
R4,264 R2,821 Discovery Miles 28 210 Save R1,443 (34%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Through the autobiographical perspectives of 16 preeminent researchers and scholars of Environmental Gerontology, this state-of-the-art Annual Review critically examines the broad range of topics that comprise this interdisciplinary field. The writings of these individuals, who have contributed to and shaped the growth of the field over the past three-plus decades, trace the growth and evolution of Environmental Gerontology and provide understanding of, and insights on, the role of environments for older adults and an aging society at multiple levels. The book examines the origins and growth of Environmental Gerontology, how the personal influences and professional choices of each author is linked to its development, the contextual factors influencing its biographical-intellectual evolution, and its potential implications for an aging society. The Review encompasses research and scholarship in diverse scales/contexts of the physical/built environment; diversity of disciplinary backgrounds represented by related social sciences, health sciences, and environmental design; basic/theoretical and applied/policy-oriented research; and more. Key Features: Promotes a critical understanding of the state of science and art in Environmental Gerontology Examines the origin, evolution, development, and future perspective of the field through the unique autobiographical lens of its worldwide pioneers Represents theoretical/substantive/applied perspectives through the reflections of preeminent scholars Focuses on intellectual development of pioneers in the field

Anti-Aging Drug Discovery on the Basis of Hallmarks of Aging (Paperback): Sandeep Kumar Singh, Chih Li Lin, Shailendra Kumar... Anti-Aging Drug Discovery on the Basis of Hallmarks of Aging (Paperback)
Sandeep Kumar Singh, Chih Li Lin, Shailendra Kumar Mishra
R3,442 Discovery Miles 34 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Anti-Aging Drug Discovery on the Basis of Hallmarks of Aging is a comprehensive and timely book on all aspects of anti-aging strategies. The book provides comprehensive, foundational knowledge on the mechanisms of aging and current anti-aging strategies and approaches developed. Aging research has experienced an unprecedented advance over recent years with the discovery that the rate of aging is determined, at least to some extent, mainly by our genetics and modulated by environmental factors. The hallmarks of aging describe the molecular and cellular processes that govern biological aging and their variation in individuals.

Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care (Hardcover): Barre Vijaya Prasad, Shamsi Akbar Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care (Hardcover)
Barre Vijaya Prasad, Shamsi Akbar
R10,188 Discovery Miles 101 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mental and physical disorders are common in old age but frequently remain undetected and untreated. Managing treatment and controlling symptoms of these disorders is imperative to the longevity and quality of life of patients. The Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care provides emerging research on promoting health in older adults by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities. By highlighting topics such as alternative treatment, clinical diagnosis, and positive psychology, this publication explores the methods and approaches of identifying and diagnosing epidemiological factors that contribute to geriatric health issues. This book is an important resource for healthcare professionals, academicians, medical practitioners, researchers, and students seeking current research on the methods and strategies for maintaining healthy and successful care for the elderly.

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