| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 395 pages) : illustrations |
| 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?. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Aging.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Aging
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MEDICAL / Nursing / Gerontology
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Aging. (OCoLC)fst00800293
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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, c2013 9780826193469 (DLC) 2012045040 (OCoLC)816652481 |
| ISBN |
9780826193476 (electronic bk.) |
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0826193471 (electronic bk.) |
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