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Aging sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physiology of aging, healthy aging through physical activity, healthy eating, and anti-aging methods, health concerns due to aging and aging-associated diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular disorders, eye disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal imbalances, mental disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, fatigue, respiratory disorders, and renal disorders : along with information about geriatric healthcare, assisted living, home modification, legal and financial assistance, a glosary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information / Kevin Hayes, managing editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hayes, Kevin.
- Series:
- Health reference series.
- Health reference series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Older people--Health and hygiene.
- Older people.
- Aging.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvii, 800 pages) : illustrations, charts.
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, Incorporated, [2021]
- Summary:
- "Provides basic consumer health information about the physiology of aging, healthy aging through physical activity, healthy eating, and anti-aging methods, aging-associated diseases along with information about geriatric healthcare, assisted living, home modification, and legal and financial assistance. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- part 1. Physiology of aging
- part 2. Healthy aging
- part 3. Diseases and medical conditions associated with aging
- part 4. Geriatric healthcare
- part 5. Elder abuse and its impact
- part 6. Senior living options and end-of-life care
- part 7. Legal and economic issues related to aging
- part 8. Additional help and information.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Aging sourcebook
- ISBN:
- 9781787859746
- 1787859746
- 9780780818941
- 0780818946
- OCLC:
- 1242870912
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