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The Epidemiology of Aging

Author : Anne Newman

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 611 pages

File Size : 21,88 MB

Release : 2012-12-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9400750617

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The average age of the world’s population is increasing at an unprecedented rate and this increase is changing the world. This “Silver tsunami” emphasizes the need to provide advanced training in epidemiology and increase the cadre of experts in the study of aging. This book is designed to summarize unique methodological issues relevant to the study of aging, biomarkers of aging and the biology/physiology of aging and in-depth discussions of the etiology and epidemiology of common geriatric syndromes and diseases. Contributing authors in the book represent many disciplines, not only epidemiology and clinical geriatrics, but also demography, health services, research, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, psychiatry, neurology, social services, musculoskeletal diseases and cancer. The aim of the book is to provide a broad multidisciplinary background for any student/researcher interested in aging. The material in the book is organized and comprehensive. It represents the most up-to-date information on the scientific issues in aging research written by academics who specialize in research and training in the broad field of aging. The structure and organization of the book reflects our course series in the Epidemiology of Aging starting with the broad issues of demography and methodology, and then addressing specific health conditions and geriatric conditions common to older persons.



Epidemiology of Aging

Author : Adrian M. Ostfeld

Publisher :

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 13,72 MB

Release : 1975

Category : Aging

ISBN :

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Epidemiology of Aging

Author : William Satariano

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Page : 442 pages

File Size : 27,32 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Aging

ISBN : 9780763726553

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Epidemiology of Aging: An Ecological Approach is the first title to provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology of aging utilizing an ecological model. Using this approach, the author highlights the interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors affecting individuals, families, and communities. With a strong interdisciplinary focus, this book provides a clear, coherent structure to address the diversity of topics in this increasingly vital field.



Epidemiology in Old Age

Author : Shah Ebrahim

Publisher : BMJ Books

Page : 460 pages

File Size : 15,21 MB

Release : 1996-04-11

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780727909480

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This major work with an internationally famous list of contributors deals with the ways in which needs assessment, service, evaluation, and public health and social policy may improve the care of elderly people in all societies. It discusses the methodology of epidemiological studies, risk factors, and the most common problems and diseases in old age.



Pain in Older Persons

Author : Stephen J. Gibson

Publisher : International Assoication for the Study of Pain/ I

Page : 456 pages

File Size : 11,70 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Medical

ISBN :

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Highlights major new accomplishments in such areas as the neurobiology of pain, age-related psychological and cognitive differences in pain perception, and the assessment of pain in cognitively intact and cognitively impaired older persons. Treatments such as oral analgesics, physical therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, complementary and alternative medicine applications, and multidisciplinary pain management clinics are discussed, as are low back pain, neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, and end-of-life issues.







Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age

Author : Institute of Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 17,25 MB

Release : 2010-11-29

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0309158834

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Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.



Retooling for an Aging America

Author : Institute of Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 14,29 MB

Release : 2008-08-27

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0309131952

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As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.



The Many Faces of Health, Competence and Well-Being in Old Age

Author : Hans-Werner Wahl

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 48,11 MB

Release : 2006-01-09

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9781402041372

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The main aim of the book is to provide an interdisciplinary treatment of a set of key issues of current ageing research, i.e., health, competence, and well-being. These key issues are addressed based on three converging research streams: social-ecological research, which assumes that major processes and outcomes of ageing such as day-to-day competence are shaped by social and physical-spatial environments; geropsychology research, which is driven by a life-span developmental conception of ageing; and epidemiology, which offers most fundamental disease, function and prevention-related data. Each of the three major research directions are outlined by a short introduction, followed by three chapters treating in an empirical manner most recent key research questions. All chapters are then also discussed by renowned ageing experts. This volume links ageing research with policy considerations and implications and establishes a link between European research and the knowledge base of the international scientific community concerned with ageing. This book will be of great interest to scholars and graduate students in ageing research, in the social and behavioural field as well as in epidemiology, geriatrics, geropsychiatry, demography, and biogerontology.