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Demographic Change in Germany: The Economic and Fiscal Consequences
ISBN: 9783642087837 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Just as one might be inclined to thinkthat every thing about demographic change has been already said and heard, a new dimension opens up. In fact, this is what makes the topic so fascinating. There is nothing trivial any longer about children, families, age, and care. Europe is undergoing profound demo graphic change. Each generation of children is quantitatively smaller than that of their parents; the propor tion of children and adolescents among the population is becoming smaller and smaller, while that of the elde rlyi s growing inexorably. Fewer and fewer people are marrying; more and...
Just as one might be inclined to thinkthat every thing about demographic change has been already said and heard, a new dimension opens up. In fact, th...
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402,53 |
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Rethinking Aging : Growing Old and Living Well in an Overtreated Society
ISBN: 9780807835067 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For those fortunate enough to reside in the developed world, death before reaching a ripe old age is a tragedy, not a fact of life. Although aging and dying are not diseases, older Americans are subject to the most egregious marketing in the name of "successful aging" and "long life," as if both are commodities. In Rethinking Aging, Nortin M. Hadler examines health-care choices offered to aging Americans and argues that too often the choices serve to profit the provider rather than benefit the recipient, leading to the medicalization of everyday ailments and blatant overtreatment....
For those fortunate enough to reside in the developed world, death before reaching a ripe old age is a tragedy, not a fact of life. Although aging and...
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117,50 |
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Rural Retirement Migration
ISBN: 9789048177554 / Angielski / Miękka / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This fascinating book examines rural retirement migration from the older in-migrants perspective and from the vantage point of the destination communities to which they move. This integrated approach permits the authors to view older in-migrants as embedded in environments that facilitate and/or constrain their opportunities for productive living during older age. It also permits the examination of positive and negative effects of older in-migration for destination communities. "This fascinating book examines rural retirement migration from the older in-migrants perspective and from the vantage point of the destination comm... |
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402,53 |
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Did I Really Change My Underwear Every Day?
ISBN: 9780865347786 / Angielski / Miękka / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. McCoy's entertaining book on aging offers hilarious suggestions for handling some of life's more daunting challenges--from prostate cancer to keeping fit, from overly complicated TV remotes to night driving. 126 pp.
McCoy's entertaining book on aging offers hilarious suggestions for handling some of life's more daunting challenges--from prostate cancer to keeping ...
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57,61 |
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Put That Knife Away: Alzheimer's, Marriage and My Transformation from Wife to Caregiver
ISBN: 9780615570679 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Married at mid-life, the author lovingly describes a life of favorite pursuits, friends, music, theater, fine dining and foreign travel. Until disaster hits. Not only does Bob forget, his personality disintegrates, he becomes demanding, argumentative and paranoid. The author, a practicing psychologist, fights with her own denial, struggles to find a diagnosis and modifies their lifestyle to cope with her husband's drastic outbursts until she learns to fear for her own safety. Initially, when her husband complains, she believes he is shifting his focus from country life to city life. When he...
Married at mid-life, the author lovingly describes a life of favorite pursuits, friends, music, theater, fine dining and foreign travel. Until disaste...
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80,92 |
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The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife
ISBN: 9781610390996 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An invaluable and inspiring read* offering a new perspective to people entering their 50s, 60s, and 70s asking the question: What's next? (*Wall Street Journal)
An invaluable and inspiring read* offering a new perspective to people entering their 50s, 60s, and 70s asking the question: What's next? (*Wall Stree...
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97,06 |
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While They're Still Here: A Memoir
ISBN: 9781631522406 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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69,17 |
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Life-Span Extension: Single-Cell Organisms to Man
ISBN: 9781617797477 / Angielski / Miękka / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In recent years, remarkable discoveries have been made concerning the underlying mechanisms of aging. In Life-Span Extension: Single-Cell Organisms to Man, the editors bring together a range of illuminating perspectives from researchers investigating the aging process in a variety of species. This novel work addresses the aging process in species ranging from yeast to man and, among other subjects, features detailed discussions of the naked mole-rat, an exceptionally long-lived rodent; the relationship between dietary factors/food restriction and aging; and an evolutionary view of the... In recent years, remarkable discoveries have been made concerning the underlying mechanisms of aging. In Life-Span Extension: Single-Cell Organisms... |
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442,79 |
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Aging and Vulnerability to Environmental Chemicals: Age-Related Disorders and Their Origins in Environmental Exposures
ISBN: 9781849734189 / Angielski / Twarda / 484 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The world's aging populations, with age-related disorders affecting every organ system, are generating medical care costs rising at an unsustainable rate. Although such disorders are expected, we are now beginning to ask whether exposures to toxic environmental chemicals hasten or account for their onset. This book provides a detailed review of current knowledge about the possible associations between a variety of chemical contaminants and adverse effects later in life. It will serve as a guide to policy decisions about protecting us from chemical exposures that distort the aging process. It...
The world's aging populations, with age-related disorders affecting every organ system, are generating medical care costs rising at an unsustainable r...
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754,20 |
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Population Ageing - A Threat to the Welfare State?: The Case of Sweden
ISBN: 9783642264184 / Angielski / Miękka / 123 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first book to take a comprehensive view of the major challenges that population ageing presents in the near future taking Sweden as the case. It outlines actions needed today to prevent a future collapse of important welfare systems.
This is the first book to take a comprehensive view of the major challenges that population ageing presents in the near future taking Sweden as the ca...
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402,53 |
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Steps Toward a Planning Framework for Elder Care in the Arab World
ISBN: 9781461459774 / Angielski / Miękka / 55 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book reviews the elder care literature pertaining to the Arab world and proposes steps that can be taken to improve the health and quality of life of older people in this region. Organized in three main sections (Program Assessment, Program Planning, Conclusions and Recommendations), the book addresses such topics as developing a conceptual framework; Arab world elder demographics; quality of life issues; demand for services; training issues; training capacity and capabilities; and conclusions and recommendations for improving the health of older persons in the Arab world. While the...
This book reviews the elder care literature pertaining to the Arab world and proposes steps that can be taken to improve the health and quality of lif...
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201,24 |
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Brain and Longevity
ISBN: 9783642639487 / Angielski / Miękka / 179 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this third volume on longevity Fondation Ipsen has again collected the most recent results in research on genes and diet in the evolution of human longevity, educational level and longevity, cognitive impairment and survival at older age and other contributions. The preponderance of relatively short - compared to long-lived organisms suggests that morphogenesis is easier to accomplish than is maintenace of soma, whereas the broad range of longevities of organisms demonstrates that maintaining soma for extended periods of time is possible. The underlying assumption of "disposable soma"...
In this third volume on longevity Fondation Ipsen has again collected the most recent results in research on genes and diet in the evolution of human ...
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402,53 |
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The Principles and Practice of Antiaging Medicine for the Clinical Physician
ISBN: 9788792329431 / Angielski / Twarda / 310 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book presents a whole new perspective concerning the approach to treating the aging process. Most doctors feel they have no other options but to operate on the physical processes that occur as we grow older. Now, for the first time, there is another scientific approach that impacts the causes of aging and not just the effects.
The Principles and Practice of Antiaging Medicine for the Clinical Physician clearly and succinctly explains the solid, scientific research behind Dr. Giampapa's revolutionary theories, revealing that a key number of bio chemical processes at the... This book presents a whole new perspective concerning the approach to treating the aging process. Most doctors feel they have no other options but to ...
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587,73 |
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Fabulous After 50: Finding Fulfillment for Tomorrow
ISBN: 9781603747370 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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50,05 |
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Arbeit Im Ruhestand: Betriebliche Strategien Und Persönliche Motive Zur Erwerbsarbeit Im Alter
ISBN: 9783810016485 / Angielski / Miękka / 165 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Der Anteil der Alteren an der Bevolkerung steigt kontinuierlich an und in nicht allzu ferner Zukunft wird etwa ein Drittel aller in unserer Gesellschaft lebenden Menschen uber sechzig Jahre alt sein; gleichzeitig sinkt die Anzahl der unter Dreissigjahrigen auf weniger als ein Viertel der Gesamtbevolkerung ab. Erstmals in der Geschichte wird dadurch der Zustand erreicht, dass in einer Gesellschaft mehr alte als junge Menschen leben. Diese tiefgreifenden Veranderungen im Altersaufbau der Bevolkerung bleiben naturlich nicht ohne Folgen fur die Strukturen der Institutionen und Organisationen der...
Der Anteil der Alteren an der Bevolkerung steigt kontinuierlich an und in nicht allzu ferner Zukunft wird etwa ein Drittel aller in unserer Gesellscha...
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206,88 |
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Ambient Assisted Living: 6. AAL-Kongress 2013 Berlin, Germany, January 22. - 23. , 2013
ISBN: 9783642379871 / Angielski / Twarda / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this book, leading authors in the field discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 6th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 6th A...
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805,10 |
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Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology
ISBN: 9781447145783 / Angielski / Twarda / 347 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a comprehensive, practical, densely illustrated diagnostic and therapeutic guide for all geriatric dermatology providers. The book comprises 50 chapters and over 600 color photographs on topics ranging from common conditions such as basal cell carcinoma, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis to unusual conditions such as angiosarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, and porphyria cutanea tarda. Sections include: - Inflammatory conditions (including contact dermatitis, alopecia, erythema multiforme, pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, porphyria, pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea,... This is a comprehensive, practical, densely illustrated diagnostic and therapeutic guide for all geriatric dermatology providers. The book comprise... |
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805,10 |
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Mostly Grave Thoughts: On Mortality and Other Matters
ISBN: 9781412849821 / Angielski / Twarda / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this new collection, Eugene Goodheart, scholar of English literature, essayist, and public intellectual, reveals himself in a way that will interest readers already familiar with his expansive body of work as well as those new to his writing. Rising above the particular, the essays focus on themes of universal importance. The opening essay, "Whistling in the Dark," is a meditation on the gravest of subjects: aging and mortality. The chapters that follow are a series of reflections on teaching, retirement, illness, marriage, fatherhood, friendship, regret, indignation, sports, and... In this new collection, Eugene Goodheart, scholar of English literature, essayist, and public intellectual, reveals himself in a way that will inte... |
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710,17 |
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Should We Live Forever?: The Ethical Ambiguities of Aging
ISBN: 9780802868695 / Angielski / Miękka / 135 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In Should We Live Forever? Christian ethicist Gilbert Meilaender puzzles over the implications of the medical advances that have lengthened the human life span, wrestling with what this quest for living longer means for our conception of living well and completely. As he points out in his introduction, -That we often desire, even greedily desire, longer life is clear; whether what we desire is truly desirable is harder to say.-
The six chapters of this book take multiple perspectives on issues surrounding aging and invite readers to consider whether -indefinitely more life- is... In Should We Live Forever? Christian ethicist Gilbert Meilaender puzzles over the implications of the medical advances that have lengthened the...
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84,74 |
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Older Glbt Family and Community Life
ISBN: 9781560237549 / Angielski / Miękka / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is a well known fact that our population of persons aged 65 and over are growing at a faster rate than any other demographic. Older adults are now living longer more complex lives than previous generations. Recent census data confirms the emergence of a growing, more visible older Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) community. In spite of the diversity that now exists in older GLBT communities, very little is known about their contemporary experiences and healthcare needs.
What is needed is a more inclusive understanding of older GLBT family and community life. As a result,... It is a well known fact that our population of persons aged 65 and over are growing at a faster rate than any other demographic. Older adults are now ...
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215,45 |
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