The Aging Kidney in Health and Disease
ISBN: 9781489989475 / Angielski / Miękka / 553 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is a great pleasure to respond to the invitation to write a foreword for this book. With a worldwide increase in an aging population, the practice of medicine is increasingly focused on elderly patients with chronic diseases and episodic acute exacerbations rather than the previous model of acute disease management only. As nephrologists around the world deal with millions of elderly individuals, many of whom are classified as suffering from chronic kidney disease in stages 2 5, they are, of necessity, practicing geriatrics without specific training or previous exposure in this field....
It is a great pleasure to respond to the invitation to write a foreword for this book. With a worldwide increase in an aging population, the practice ...
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972,78 zł |
Challenges of Latino Aging in the Americas
ISBN: 9783319125978 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book examines one of the most important demographic changes facing the United States: an overall aging population and the increasing influence of Latinos. It also looks at the changing demographics in Mexico and its impact on the health and financial well-being of aging Mexicans and Mexican Americans. The book provides a conceptual and accessible framework that will educate and inform readers about the interconnectedness of the demographic trends facing these two countries. It also explores the ultimate personal, social, and political impact they will have on all Americans, in the... This book examines one of the most important demographic changes facing the United States: an overall aging population and the increasing influence... |
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389,09 zł |
Poppy's Blue Apron
ISBN: 9781935953678 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. I was inspired to write Poppy's Blue Apron to honor my grandson Andrew Sweet's caring final moments with his grandfather known as Poppy, Fred Schroder. I want to help other parents and grandparents so that they can provide care and support for their children as they say goodbye to a dying grandparent.
I was inspired to write Poppy's Blue Apron to honor my grandson Andrew Sweet's caring final moments with his grandfather known as Poppy, Fred Schroder...
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47,34 zł |
Madeleine - Losing a Soul Mate to Cancer
ISBN: 9780994199607 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This emotional rollercoaster describes the journey of one man losing his lifelong partner to cancer and details how he tries to come to terms with the bereavement and prepares to face life without her. It is an absorbing read, taking you right back to the early days of courtship and romance, and how the young couple married and moved from their native land in Mauritius to set up life in Australia. Cancer appears on the fringe of things with minor effect until Clancys wife Madeleine is diagnosed with the disease herself. The couples courageous ongoing battle over a number of years is detailed...
This emotional rollercoaster describes the journey of one man losing his lifelong partner to cancer and details how he tries to come to terms with the...
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94,78 zł |
Aging in Place: Designing, Adapting, and Enhancing the Home Environment
ISBN: 9780789009890 / Angielski / Miękka / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Provide a comfortable living environment for the aging! Aging in Place: Designing, Adapting, and Enhancing the Home Environment gives you a complete examination of current trends in adaptive home designs for older adults. As a therapist, designer, architect, builder, home planner, social worker, community organizer, or gerontologist, Aging in Place will show you innovative home designs and studies for creating environments that offer optimal living for aging adults. Complete with diagrams, floor plans, and tables, Aging in Place helps you to improve the quality of life for the elderly by...
Provide a comfortable living environment for the aging! Aging in Place: Designing, Adapting, and Enhancing the Home Environment gives you a complete ...
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86,27 zł |
Rethinking Old Age: Theorising the Fourth Age
ISBN: 9781137383983 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With the aspiration for a long life now achievable for many individuals, the status of old age as a distinct social position has become problematic. In this radical re-examination of the nature of old age, Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard reveal the emergence of a 'fourth age' that embodies the most feared and marginalised aspects of old age, conceptually linked to and yet distinct from traditional models of old age.
With the aspiration for a long life now achievable for many individuals, the status of old age as a distinct social position has become problematic. I...
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203,04 zł |
Rethinking Old Age: Theorising the Fourth Age
ISBN: 9781137383990 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With the aspiration for a long life now achievable for many individuals, the status of old age as a distinct social position has become problematic. In this radical re-examination of the nature of old age, Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard reveal the emergence of a 'fourth age' that embodies the most feared and marginalised aspects of old age, conceptually linked to and yet distinct from traditional models of old age.
With the aspiration for a long life now achievable for many individuals, the status of old age as a distinct social position has become problematic. I...
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710,82 zł |
Retire to the Life You Love: Practical Tools for Designing Your Meaningful Future
ISBN: 9781909193710 / Angielski / Miękka / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Nell Smith is the Creator and Founder of Retire to the Life You Design(c) workshops and presentations. As a professional retirement planner and certified career development professional, she has inspired thousands of adults to plan their careers, find work, and prepare for a fulfilling retirement life. Now in her 70s, Nell embodies the Six Circles of Life framework while living in Calgary, Canada with her husband. Retire to the Life You Love invites you to embrace your future from the inside, out. Through its practical tools and real life examples, you gain clarity and confidence to be the... Nell Smith is the Creator and Founder of Retire to the Life You Design(c) workshops and presentations. As a professional retirement planner and cer... |
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75,78 zł |
Ambient Assisted Living: 4. AAL-Kongress 2011 Berlin, Germany, January 25-26, 2011
ISBN: 9783642423963 / Angielski / Miękka / 318 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this book, 22 authors discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. 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, 22 authors discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and ind...
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583,65 zł |
Der Tod Und Die Medizin: Kurze Geschichte Einer Annäherung
ISBN: 9783662452066 / Niemiecki / Twarda / 249 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wie steht die Medizin zum Tod? Wie hat sich dieses Verhaltnis uber die Jahrhunderte hinweg verandert? Daniel Schafer zeichnet die spannende Geschichte einer langen Annaherung nach. Sein Buch ist im Kern medizinhistorisch, entfaltet aber mit vielfaltigen Bezugen zu Kulturgeschichte, Literatur, Ethnologie, Archaologie und Kunstgeschichte ein breites Panorama. Der zeitliche Bogen reicht von der klassischen Antike bis ins 21. Jahrhundert, der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der europaischen Gedankenwelt. Immer wieder stellt der Autor die Verbindung her zu den vielfaltigen heutigen... Wie steht die Medizin zum Tod? Wie hat sich dieses Verhaltnis uber die Jahrhunderte hinweg verandert? Daniel Schafer zeichnet die spa... |
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119,97 zł |
Dementiezorg in de Praktijk - Deel 2: Van Aanpassingsproblemen Tot Zingeving
ISBN: 9789036807715 / Holenderski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wie mensen met dementie begeleidt, krijgt met veel uitdagingen te maken. Zoals het opvangen van mensen die worden opgenomen in een instelling. Zoals contact maken met ouderen die in de communicatie ernstig beperkt zijn, of door hun persoonlijkheid 'anders dan gewone' begeleiding nodig hebben. Zoals het voorkomen van spanning en agressief gedrag, en als het toch gebeurt zo goed mogelijk daarop inspelen. Zoals het omgaan met clienten die hun situatie als uitzichtloos ervaren. Deze uitdagingen komen in dit boek aan bod, naast andere relevante onderwerpen met betrekking tot de dementiezorg in... Wie mensen met dementie begeleidt, krijgt met veel uitdagingen te maken. Zoals het opvangen van mensen die worden opgenomen in een instelling. Zoal... |
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131,91 zł |
If I Only Knew: Making Educated Medical Decisions As We Navigate Through Life's Journey
ISBN: 9781478749530 / Angielski / Miękka / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If I Only Knew is a book for Everyone. Fern Baudo expertly explains and lays out the importance of end of life planning as well as the documents used for it. While our first reaction may be to resist thinking of these difficult choices, this book reinforces why we must not only think about them, but let our wishes be known.
If I Only Knew is a book for Everyone. Fern Baudo expertly explains and lays out the importance of end of life planning as well as the documents used ...
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89,81 zł |
Resilienz Bis Ins Hohe Alter - Was Wir Von Johann Sebastian Bach Lernen Können: Für Alle Interessierten
ISBN: 9783658083328 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 39 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Die Biografie Johann Sebastian Bachs wird unter dem Gesichtspunkt der Resilienz betrachtet: Wie ist es dem grossen Komponisten gelungen, trotz zahlreicher Verluste, Ruckschlage und Grenzsituationen sein ausserordentliches schopferisches Potenzial zu entfalten? Inwieweit sind Bezuge zwischen der Entwicklung in verschiedenen Lebensabschnitten und einzelnen Werken erkennbar? Lasst sich das Leben Bachs selbst als Werk interpretieren? Nach einem Uberblick uber psychologische Resilienzforschung werden der fruhe Verlust seiner Eltern, der Tod seiner ersten Frau und die von gesundheitlichen...
Die Biografie Johann Sebastian Bachs wird unter dem Gesichtspunkt der Resilienz betrachtet: Wie ist es dem grossen Komponisten gelungen, trotz zahlrei...
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54,52 zł |
Alt - Krank - Blank?: Worauf Es Im Alter Wirklich Ankommt
ISBN: 9783662454183 / Angielski / Miękka / 199 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Machen Sie sich Gedanken um ihre psychische und wirtschaftliche Situation im Alter - entweder, weil es Sie direkt betrifft oder irgendwann betreffen wird oder Sie sich fur den demographischen Wandel interessieren? Im Jahr 2035 wird Deutschland zu einer der altesten Nationen der Welt gehoren. Das Thema Altersarmut wird daher in den Medien immer haufiger diskutiert. Beschreibungen von Senioren, die mit ihrer Rente unter dem Hartz IV Satz leben mussen oder Angehorige, die fur den Heimplatz ihrer pflegebedurftigen Eltern ihr letztes Erspartes aufbrauchen, verunsichern die Menschen.... Machen Sie sich Gedanken um ihre psychische und wirtschaftliche Situation im Alter - entweder, weil es Sie direkt betrifft oder irgendwann betreffe... |
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65,42 zł |
Retirement for Beginners: Cartoons, Funny Jokes, and Humorous Observations for the Retired
ISBN: 9781849537513 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The future is ours--let's enjoy it
After all those years of routine you're suddenly free. No more being bossed about--well, apart from by your other half, of course. And no more wage slavery--er, no more wages This charming book will help ease you into this strange and perplexing new stage of your life. The future is ours--let's enjoy it
After all those years of routine you're suddenly free. No more being bossed about--well, apart from b... |
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46,50 zł |
Stress-Free Potty Training: A Commonsense Guide to Finding the Right Approach for Your Child
ISBN: 9780814436660 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Successful potty training begins with the approach that is right for your child. Is your toddler frightened of the process, afraid even to go near the bathroom? Or does he or she seem to know when it's time to go, but can't quite make it there in time? This insightful guide helps take the stress out of the situation. The book distinguishes between common childhood personality types, providing simple strategies tailor-fit for your child, whether he or she is sensitive or stubborn, cautious or impulsive, goal-oriented or clinging to diapers. A quick quiz helps you pinpoint which...
Successful potty training begins with the approach that is right for your child. Is your toddler frightened of the process, afraid even to go near the...
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80,36 zł |
Aging Matters: Finding Your Calling for the Rest of Your Life
ISBN: 9780802872333 / Angielski / Miękka / 199 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Vocational discernment, says R. Paul Stevens, is a lifelong process -- one that takes on even more significance in later life. In this book Stevens argues that our calling does not end with formal retirement; to the contrary, we do well to keep on working, if possible, till life's end. Stevens delves into matters of calling, spirituality, and legacy in retirement, showing that we must continue to discern our vocation as we grow older in order to remain meaningfully engaged for the rest of our lives. He reframes retirement as a time of continued calling and productivity and... Vocational discernment, says R. Paul Stevens, is a lifelong process -- one that takes on even more significance in later life. In this book Ste... |
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86,75 zł |
Advances in Geroscience
ISBN: 9783319232454 / Angielski / Twarda / 622 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of a new scientific discipline termed Geroscience. Geroscience examines the molecular and cellular mechanisms that might explain why aging is the main risk factor for most chronic diseases affecting the elderly population. Over the past few decades, researchers have made impressive progress in understanding the genetics, biology and physiology of aging. This book presents vital research that can help readers to better understand how aging is a critical malleable risk factor in most chronic diseases, which, in turn, could lead to... This book provides the first comprehensive overview of a new scientific discipline termed Geroscience. Geroscience examines the molecular and cellu... |
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It's Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond
ISBN: 9780399174216 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century's teaching. It is my attempt to answer, 'What next?' for students who are embarking on their 'second act.'"
--Julia Cameron Julia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist's Way. In It's Never Too Late To Begin Again, she turns her eye to a segment of the population that, ironically, while they have more time to be creative, are often reluctant or intimidated by the creative process. Cameron shows readers that retirement can, in fact, be the most rich,... "The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century's teaching. It is my attempt to answer, 'What next?' for students who are e...
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80,40 zł |
Dialysis in Older Adults: A Clinical Handbook
ISBN: 9781493933181 / Angielski / Miękka / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This practical handbook offers quick and sound advice on the many issues faced when dialyzing the older patient. It is authored by well-known international experts who have covered the full range of end stage renal disorders including treatment options, patient management and maximization of quality of life. Accessible and easy-to-read, Dialysis in Older Adults serves as the go-to reference for clinicians and members of their team as they treat this challenging patient population. This practical handbook offers quick and sound advice on the many issues faced when dialyzing the older patient. It is authored by well-known inter... |
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350,18 zł |