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Author Chatterjee, Prasun, author.

Title Health and wellbeing in late life : perspectives and narratives from India / Prasun Chatterjee.

Publication Info. Singapore : Springer Open, [2019]

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Internet  WORLD WIDE WEB E-BOOK Springer    Downloadable
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Description 1 online resource (xxv, 195 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Access Open access. GW5XE
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Note Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 20, 2019).
Contents Understanding frailty : the science and beyond -- Living with failing memory : a caregiver's perspective -- Panorama of cancer -- Meaningful engagement : an option or not -- Constipation : more than just "a symptom" -- Fall : a geriatric syndrome with endless agony -- Stroke, premorbid status and resilience -- Discussion about sexual health : is it age inappropriate? -- To treat or not to treat -- Successful aging : an opportunity and responsibility for all.
Summary This open access book takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic understanding of late old age, and situates the aged person within the context of family, caregivers, clinical and other institutions. All through the book, the author discusses preparedness for an aging individual as well as the society in the Indian context. The book highlights inevitable but mostly neglected health issues like depression, dementia, fall, and frailty and provides detailed analyses of solutions that are practicable in low resource settings. It also brings up intergenerational differences and harmony in the context of holistic care of older Indians. Alongside clinical perspectives, the book uses narratives of elderly patients to dwell on the myriad of problems and issues that constitute old age healthcare. Demonstrating cases that range from the most influential to the most underprivileged elderly in India, the book enlightens multiple caregivers--doctors, nurses, and professional caregivers, but also family members--about the dynamic approach required in dealing with complex issues related to late old age. The narratives make the book relatable and interesting to non-academic readers, with important lessons for gerontological and geriatric caregiving. It is also of use to older adults in preparing for active aging. -- Provided by publisher.
Local Note SpringerLink Springer Nature Open Access eBooks
Subject Older people -- Health and hygiene -- India.
Older people -- Medical care -- India.
Geriatrics -- India.
Health Services for the Aged.
India.
Geriatrics. (OCoLC)fst00941257
Older people -- Health and hygiene. (OCoLC)fst01199538
India. (OCoLC)fst01210276
ISBN 9789811389382 (electronic book)
9811389381 (electronic book)
9789811389375 (print)
Standard No. 10.1007/978-981-13-8938-2 doi
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