| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 395 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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data file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction and basic concepts in aging -- Demography of aging -- Theories of aging -- Understanding change in aging research -- Aging of the skin and musculoskeletal system -- Aging of the internal organ systems -- Aging of the sensory and nervous systems -- Aging of the endocrine and immune systems -- Functional health, health promotion, and quality of life -- The interface between physical and mental health -- Stress, coping, and health -- Social support, health, and aging -- Aging in the sociostructural context -- What is optimal aging? |
| Summary |
Spanning the biological and psychosocial aspects of aging, this upper-level undergraduate and graduate text integrates current findings in biology, psychology, and the social sciences to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of the aging process. This new edition incorporates the tremendous amount of research that has come to light since the first edition was published. From a physical perspective, the text examines age-related changes and disease-related processes, the demography of the aging population, aging theories, and how to promote optimal aging. Coverage of the psychosocia. |
| Language |
English. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Aging.
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Older people.
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Aging -- physiology |
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Aging |
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Aged, 80 and over |
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Aged |
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Aging -- psychology |
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Geriatric Assessment |
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Vieillissement.
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Personnes âgées.
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elderly.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Aging.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology.
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Older people
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Aging
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| Added Author |
Gilmer, Diane F.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Aldwin, Carolyn M. Health, illness, and optimal aging. 2nd ed. New York : Springer, ©2013 9780826193469 (DLC) 2012045040 (OCoLC)816652481 |
| ISBN |
9780826193476 (electronic bk.) |
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0826193471 (electronic bk.) |
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9781306083317 (MyiLibrary) |
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1306083311 (MyiLibrary) |
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9780826193469 |
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0826193463 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000051829843 |
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AU@ 000058063298 |
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DEBBG BV041049288 |
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DEBBG BV041070161 |
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DEBBG BV043071070 |
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DEBBG BV044188942 |
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DEBSZ 379331349 |
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DEBSZ 42461748X |
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DEBSZ 445559241 |
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NZ1 14836499 |
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AU@ 000060399117 |
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