Health, illness, and optimal aging /
Aldwin, Carolyn M.
Health, illness, and optimal aging / Carolyn M. Aldwin and Diane F. Gilmer. - 2nd ed. - New York : Springer, c2013. - xvii, 395 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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?
9780826193469 9780826193476
2012045040
Aging--physiology.
Aged.
Aging--psychology.
Geriatric Assessment.
Health, illness, and optimal aging / Carolyn M. Aldwin and Diane F. Gilmer. - 2nd ed. - New York : Springer, c2013. - xvii, 395 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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?
9780826193469 9780826193476
2012045040
Aging--physiology.
Aged.
Aging--psychology.
Geriatric Assessment.
