Health, illness, and optimal aging / Carolyn M. Aldwin and Diane F. Gilmer.
Publication details: New York : Springer, c2013.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvii, 395 p. : ill. ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780826193469
- 9780826193476
Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Books | BSOP Library | GC | QP86 Al2 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 00056083 |
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?