| Edition |
Sixth edition. |
| Description |
xv, 504 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Perspectives on aging -- Theories of aging -- The skin, hair, and nails -- The musculoskeletal system -- The nervous system -- Dementia and delirium -- The sensory systems -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The gastrointestinal system -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system -- The endocrine system -- The immune system -- Aging with lifelong disabilities -- Special topics (alcoholism, falls, foot care, pain) -- Health promotion and exercise -- Complementary, alternative and integrative medicine -- Nutrition -- Medications -- Teaching older adults -- Caregiving -- Death and grief in the later years. |
| Subject |
Aging -- Physiological aspects.
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Geriatrics.
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Aging -- Physiological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00800323
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Geriatrics. (OCoLC)fst00941257
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Aging -- physiology.
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Geriatrics.
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Åldrandet.
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Geraitrik.
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| Added Author |
Etten, Mary Jean, author.
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Perkins, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Ann), 1969- author.
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| Note |
Physical change and aging |
| ISBN |
9780826198648 |
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0826198643 |
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9780826198655 (e-book) |
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