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Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging - Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
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Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging - Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
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Uniquely bridging a gap in the gerontology literature between the
biological and psychosocial aspects of aging, the second edition of
this interdisciplinary text provides key updates on an abundance of
cutting edge research, expands information on diversity issues in
aging, and examines in greater depth the physiology of aging,
theories of biological aging, and methodological issues.
Instructors will also welcome the addition of an Instructor's
Manual and PowerPoint slides. Written for upper-level undergraduate
and graduate students, and invigorated by the addition of new
coauthors, the text integrates findings in biology, psychology, and
the social sciences to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary
coverage of the aging process. Included is key information on
age-related changes and disease-related processes, the demography
of the aging population worldwide, aging theories, and how to
promote optimal aging. From a psychosocial perspective, the book
examines mental health, stress and coping, spirituality, and
caregiving in later years. Also included is crucial information on
longitudinal design and statistics as they relate to aging
research, promising new trends in gerotechnology, Green Houses, and
information on health promotion programs. Real life examples
throughout the text help students to understand practical
applications of the material. New to the Third Edition: Abundant
new cutting-edge research Expands information on diversity issues
Updated theories of biological aging: microRNA, proteasomes, and
gut microsomes Psychology of aging: how variability in responses to
stress affect health and mortality, Blue Zones Aging and public
policy: How the recent recession has affected poverty rates
resulting in increases in mortality among poor, middle-aged whites
Gerontechnology: The "internet of things," assistive devices, and
the potential of robots Includes the research of new authors
Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides Key Features: Integrates
cutting-edge information on biological and psychosocial aspects of
aging Examines age-related changes, disease-related processes,
aging theories, and how to promote optimal aging Encompasses mental
health, stress and coping, spirituality, and caregiving in later
years Provides information on aging-related longitudinal design and
statistics Covers promising new trends such as gerontechnology and
Green Houses
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