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Encyclopedia of Health and Aging (Hardcover, New)
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Encyclopedia of Health and Aging (Hardcover, New)
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"The Encyclopedia of Aging and Health is both a comprehensive
reference of best practices across gerontology-related fields and a
philosophical work that inspires its readers to embrace a loftier
and more global view of aging beyond disability and medications."
-Gerontologist As an ever increasing percentage of the population
of western societies enters "old age," health issues grow in
importance in terms of the well-being of this population, economic
impact within the health-care system, impacts on families and
family relationships, and so many other ways. The Encyclopedia of
Health and Aging presents state-of-the-art research and
ready-to-use facts on health and aging. This one-volume resource
captures some of the excitement of the research in the field in
terms of new findings as well as conceptual developments guiding
research, practice, and policy. With more than 200 entries, it
covers the biological, psychological, social, and economic aspects
of health and aging and impacts within the health-care system. This
Encyclopedia also focuses heavily on geriatrics with respect to
geriatric syndromes and common diseases of aging. Key Features
Addresses a full spectrum of topics, including acute illness,
Alzheimer's disease, bereavement, economic dependency, health-care
costs, health promotion, hospice care, long-term care, medications,
nursing homes, optimal aging, public policy, quality of life,
spousal care-giving, widowhood, and much more Discusses landmark
studies such as (Duke Longitudinal Studies, the Established
Populations for the Epidemiological Study of the Elderly, Health
and Retirement Study, and the National Long Term Care Survey) as
well as important programs (Social Security, Meals on Wheels, and
Medicaid/Medicare, etc.) Offers cross-disciplinary coverage with
contributions from the fields of gerontology, epidemiology, health
psychology, biology, sociology, health and medicine, and public
policy Provides health and aging issues from around the world
including Mexico, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa,
Australia, and New Zealand Includes a list of 45 online resources
on health and aging Key Themes: Aging and the Brain Diseases and
Medical Conditions Drug Related Issues Function and Syndromes
Mental Health and Psychology Nutritional Issues Physical Status
Prevention and Health Behaviors Sociodemographic and Cultural
Issues Studies of Aging and Systems of Care The Encyclopedia of
Health and Aging is a must-have reference for any academic, as it
appeals to a broad audience such as scholars within programs of
gerontology and health, graduate students, members of the media,
policy makers and health-care advocates, and the general reader.
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