In this timely and important work, expert gerontologists review what has been learned about the aged and the process of aging and link this knowledge to interventions for improving the quality of life. This volume highlights the development of preventive, therapeutic, and rehabi…
Geriatrische Gastroenterologie
Geriatrische Gastroenterologie
Der demographische Trend zur älteren Gesellschaft wird sich fortsetzen und wird in absehbarer Zeit entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Medizinlandschaft haben. Ältere Menschen leiden öfter an allgemeinen Funktionseinschränkungen, zu denen noch spezielle Störungen von Organsystemen k…
Age as Disease explores the foundations of gerontology as a discipline to examine the ways contemporary society constructs old age as a disease-state. Framed throughout as gerontological hygiene, this book examines contemporary regimes, strategies and treatment protocols deploye…
Age as Disease explores the foundations of gerontology as a discipline to examine the ways contemporary society constructs old age as a disease-state. Framed throughout as gerontological hygeine, this book examines contemporary regimes, strategies and treatment protocols deploye…
"Global Aging is distinguished by its unique perspective on universal similarities and sociocultural differences across nations. Fully revised, updated, and reorganized, the second edition presents-comprehensive coverage of major topics in social gerontology, expands its treatme…
This book provides the first foundation of knowledge about the intellectual traditions, contemporary scope and future prospects for the interdisciplinary field of rural gerontology. With a focus on rural regions, small towns and villages, which have the highest rates of populati…
This book provides the first foundation of knowledge about the intellectual traditions, contemporary scope and future prospects for the interdisciplinary field of rural gerontology. With a focus on rural regions, small towns and villages, which have the highest rates of populati…