Antibiotic Therapy for Geriatric Patients
ISBN: 9780824727833 / Angielski / Twarda / 768 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written by the foremost authorities on the topic, this reference provides quick access to essential information on specific antibiotics, major clinical infections, selected pathogens, and infections in long-term elderly-care facilities-summarizing the vast array of topics related to infectious diseases in older adults including epidemiology, clinical manifestations, altered host resistance, and pharmacology.
Written by the foremost authorities on the topic, this reference provides quick access to essential information on specific antibiotics, major clinica...
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289,93 zł |
Geriatric Otolaryngology
ISBN: 9780824728502 / Angielski / Twarda / 820 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Book Description Opening with a clear overview of the biology and demographics of aging, this text authoritatively summarizes the most recent knowledge on disorders of the ears, nose, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, larynx, voice, throat, and neck in the geriatric population. With chapters by prominent leaders in the discipline, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance on perioperative assessment, operative procedures and outcomes, and new strategies for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
Book Description Opening with a clear overview of the biology and demographics of aging, this text authoritatively summarizes the most recent knowledg...
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269,58 zł |
Stress, Immunity, and Aging
ISBN: 9780824771140 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 27, 2007: Biopsychosocial Approaches to Longevity
ISBN: 9780826115379 / Angielski / Twarda / 273 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Though exceptional human longevity has captured the imagination for millennia, it has been only in the past fifteen years or so that some of the secrets to very long lives are finally giving way to scientific inquiry. Written by an international group of experts, this year's review first considers the methodological and design dilemmas faced in conducting centenarian research. It then offers guidance in locating literature and data sources for primary and secondary information on centenarians and the oldest old. This section includes a list of the world's oldest persons and... Though exceptional human longevity has captured the imagination for millennia, it has been only in the past fifteen years or so that some of the se... |
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458,82 zł |
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 24, 2004: Intergenerational Relations Across Time and Place
ISBN: 9780826117359 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume examines the importance of time and place, as applied to aging families. In the first section, chapters focus on the temporal dimension of intergenerational relations using frameworks from human development, sociology, social history, and social psychology. The second section focuses on the social ecology of intergenerational relations in terms of the national contexts within which families are embedded. The contributors demonstrate how the social, cultural, historical, and institutional forces that orient older and younger family members toward each other in both... This volume examines the importance of time and place, as applied to aging families. In the first section, chapters focus on the temporal dimension... |
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Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 25, 2005: Aging Healthcare Workforce Issues
ISBN: 9780826117366 / Angielski / Twarda / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume of the Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics helps readers see the local problem and concern of aging as a global epidemic affecting all areas of the health care workplace. It is written for expert administrative leaders and policymakers who can help make a difference at both local and regional levels. This volume of the Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics helps readers see the local problem and concern of aging as a global epidemic... |
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458,82 zł |
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
ISBN: 9780826125750 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this multidisciplinary text, noted leaders from a variety of fields provide students and professionals with a big picture approach to the best possible care for today's growing aging population. Addressing the extensive concerns that have arisen out of an increased life expectancy and the "elder-boom" of aging baby boomers, the contributors point to changing care and housing needs; health, mental health, and wellness concerns; and financial, ethical, and legal issues in elder care. Contributors include Eileen Chichin, Catherine DeLorey, Marshall Kapp, Gary Kennedy, William Smith,... In this multidisciplinary text, noted leaders from a variety of fields provide students and professionals with a big picture approach to the best p... |
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342,67 zł |
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 14, 1994: Focus on Assessment Techniques
ISBN: 9780826164964 / Angielski / Twarda / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume evaluates a range of assessment measures with regard to older adults. The expert contributors address topics such as assessment of health, functional disability (ADLs), mental agility, aging and personality, depression, and pain. While the instruments themselves are readily available from other sources, this book discusses the suitability, strengths, and weaknesses of various measures and offers current information on the rapidly changing, state-of-the-art assessment technology.
This volume evaluates a range of assessment measures with regard to older adults. The expert contributors address topics such as assessment of health,...
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458,82 zł |
Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging
ISBN: 9780849310270 / Angielski / Twarda / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Why do women live longer than men? Does ownership of paired X chromosomes confer more prolonged survival on females, or is the gender difference in life-expectancy a cumulative consequence of differing life experiences for women and men? The areas of gender differences in aging, functional capacity, and the response to physical activity have often been the basis for speculation rather than informed judgment.
Gender, Physical Activity, and Aging draws upon the sound knowledge base of leading investigators to provide objective, evidence-based evaluations of particular facets of the aging... Why do women live longer than men? Does ownership of paired X chromosomes confer more prolonged survival on females, or is the gender difference in li...
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864,83 zł |
Behavioral Neurology in the Elderly
ISBN: 9780849320668 / Angielski / Twarda / 488 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is important to understand the relationship between the brain, cognition and behavior when providing care to the elderly. Behavioral Neurology in the Elderly provides a comprehensive overview of this significant relationship, one of the most important topics concerning medical and behavioral gerontology today. It provides insight into how the aging brain affects memory and language, as well as motor, emotional, and executive functioning.
Beginning with a historical view of aging and healthy living, this practical and informative book describes the most important neurobehavioral issues... It is important to understand the relationship between the brain, cognition and behavior when providing care to the elderly. Behavioral Neurology in t...
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864,83 zł |
Alcohol and Coffee Use in the Aging
ISBN: 9780849322570 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As we age, our physiology changes. Also, we tend to place less emphasis on proper nutrition. The more elderly we grow, the less resistant we become to major diseases such as cancer and heart disease. This state of affairs renders the elderly more vulnerable to alcohol and other drugs of abuse. Alcohol and tobacco are routinely used together. Chronic exposure to these substances bring devastating consequences to bear on the elderly and often lead to their premature death.
Alcohol and Coffee Use in the Aging provides a detailed discussion of how alcohol affects the elderly, particularly in... As we age, our physiology changes. Also, we tend to place less emphasis on proper nutrition. The more elderly we grow, the less resistant we become to...
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Geriatric Nutrition
ISBN: 9780849338151 / Angielski / Twarda / 600 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Geriatric Nutrition covers the current state of nutritional science for the elderly. What is the role of nutrients in age-associated disease? How can nutrition prevent or reduce morbidity? The book is devoted to the particular considerations in nutrient requirements and metabolism in older adults. It also ties basic research with current clinical practice. Comprehensive coverage includes diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia, cardiovascular disease, cancer, COPD, ulcers, and immunity. Specialty chapters cover nutrition issues in nursing homes, semi-assisted living situations and ethical...
Geriatric Nutrition covers the current state of nutritional science for the elderly. What is the role of nutrients in age-associated disease? How can ...
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966,58 zł |
Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics
ISBN: 9780849373053 / Angielski / Twarda / 536 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Extensively revised and updated to reflect the current state of knowledge in the study of aging, the third edition of the bestselling Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics provides an even more complete profile of the aging of individuals and populations. It includes aspects of demographic, comparative, and differential aging together with a discussion of the several theories of aging. It shows how body functions change with aging, describes how both genetic and environmental factors influence aging-related changes, and addresses some of the clinical consequences of these changes for...
Extensively revised and updated to reflect the current state of knowledge in the study of aging, the third edition of the bestselling Physiological Ba...
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1017,45 zł |
Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions
ISBN: 9780849374746 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many current public health actions and policies aimed at older people revolve around the often prevailing view that failing health is a consequence of ageing. It is now clear that it is possible to postpone or even prevent much of the age-related decline in health that was once thought inevitable. Future policies must recognise this changing paradigm, and, using a multi-disciplinary approach, integrate fully the changing needs of older people into all areas of public policy including health, nutrition, social support, housing, and economic security.
Derived from the 47th Annual... Many current public health actions and policies aimed at older people revolve around the often prevailing view that failing health is a consequence of...
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Case Studes in Medicine for the Elderly
ISBN: 9780852006986 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Expressive Therapy With Elders and the Disabled : Touching the Heart of Life
ISBN: 9780866562669 / Angielski / Twarda / 213 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A classic book on the use of expressive therapies with uncommunicative elders and the disabled. This poignant guide explores group and individual therapeutic activities that promote creativity, self-expression, communication, and understanding of oneOCOs life. An experienced art therapist relates his insights into the psychosocial dynamics of elders and the disabled and shares his awareness of the sensitivity and understanding required to reach the OC unreachable.OCO Health care workers will find this illustrated volume rich in therapeutic techniques and processes applicable to the care and...
A classic book on the use of expressive therapies with uncommunicative elders and the disabled. This poignant guide explores group and individual ther...
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534,17 zł |
The Psychotherapy of the Elderly Self
ISBN: 9780876306574 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text offers a new approach to psychological assessment and psychotherapy of the elderly. Muslin describes old age as a natural development phase and presents a model of observation, diagnosis and therapy for working with the elderly. Case studies highlight issues that affect this population and demonstrate techniques that foster positive therapeutic results. Topics discussed include a definition of the elderly self; the development of the elderly; psychopathology and psychotherapy; the psychotherapies; psychoanalytic psychotherapy; and the inner world of the therapist.
This text offers a new approach to psychological assessment and psychotherapy of the elderly. Muslin describes old age as a natural development phase ...
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Dementia and Aging Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Handbook
ISBN: 9780876309162 / Angielski / Miękka / 520 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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Understanding Senility
ISBN: 9780879753924 / Angielski / Miękka / 103 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Understanding "Senility" is designed to provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease and to help families who are dealing with a mentally impaired older person. In clear, understandable language, the book dispells myths about "senility," explores the early symptoms and later behavior patterns of Alzheimer's disease, and describes treatable conditions that are sometimes mistaken for Alzheimer's. Special emphasis is placed on the emotional needs of families. Compassionate suggestions are offered to help families cope with the painful changes they see in their loved one.
Understanding... Understanding "Senility" is designed to provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease and to help families who are dealing with a mentally impai...
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Fundamentals of Geriatric Psychiatry
ISBN: 9781626186132 / Angielski / Twarda / 354 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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1287,03 zł |