Geriatric medicine

This comprehensive book gives an up-to-date profile of all aspects of the care of older people in the community, with particular emphasis on the importance of maintaining function and independence as well as health.

Strukturwandel ländlicher Räume und demographischer Wandel schlagen sich in regionalen Wanderungen, wirtschaftlichen Schrumpfungs- und Konzentrationsprozessen sowie Problemen bei der künftigen Versorgung älterer Menschen nieder.

Enduring Questions in Gerontology provides a comprehensive perspective on the abiding issues in gerontology.

This book brings together the proceedings of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases: New Perspectives, the Sixth International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease, held recently in Seville, Spain, and discusses the latest developments in the basic science and therapy of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases by leading specialists

Healthcare sensor networks (HSNs) now offer the possibility to continuously monitor human activity and physiological signals in a mobile environment.

As the Baby Boomers age, concerns over healthcare systems abilities to accommodate geriatric patients grow increasingly challenging.

This book provides a comprehensive, scholarly, and practical account of delirium that will be of value for all doctors and nurses involved in the care of the elderly.

Handbook of the Biology of Aging, Seventh Edition, reviews and synthesizes recent findings and discoveries in the field.

The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics-updated to reflect the most recent advances in the fieldA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!

Health resources are becoming increasingly constrained.

The problem of senescence, as reflected in the history of reli- gion and philosophy, has long been one of the greatest concerns of humankind.

Cachexia may well represent the flip side of the tremendous achievements of modern medicine.

This brand new title in the popular ABC series offers an up-to-date introduction on improving patient safety in primary and secondary care.

This book broadens the visioning on new care environments that are designed to be inclusive, progressive, and convergent with the needs of an aging population.

This book is a systematic collection and critical analysis of current information on rejuvenation, starting from the evolutionary aspects of the origin of life, immortality, and aging.

The second edition of this well-received book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia, including oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal dysfunction.

This book documents the state of the art in the field of ambient assisted living (AAL), highlighting the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies to enhance well-being and promote active ageing.

Scientific advances during the last decade now indicate that Alzheimer's disease is a continuous, progressive cognitive disease, most likely beginning many years before dementia is apparent.

A book for nurses, doctors and all who provide end of life care, this essential volume guides readers through the ethical complexities of such care, including current policy initiatives, and encourages debate and discussion on their controversial aspects.

The many significant technological and medical advances of the 21st century cannot overcome the escalating risk posed to older adults by such stressors as pain, weakness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, memory and other cognitive deficits, hearing loss, visual impairment, isolation, marginalization, and physical and mental illness.

This is an original work dedicated to an important and current topic in nephrology: organ crosstalk in acute renal injury.

This book proposes a way of understanding human movement and its forms of deterioration and preservation in older people.

Die Studie beschäftigt sich mit der subjektiven Perspektive und den sozialen Bedingungen von Menschen mit demenziellen Beeinträchtigungen (MmD).

The mammalian central nervous system is a remarkable structure which has attracted many new investigators, as evidenced by the dramatic increase in scientific publications dealing with neurobiology.

Written by established and emerging leaders in a broad array of disciplines, this two-volume set provides undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers with an overview of the field of aging that examines the social landscape as well as key changes, challenges, and solutions.

Designed to provide a highly visual reference for surgeons and other members of the patient management team, Atlas of Intestinal Stomas is based on the 1967 gold standard text, Turnbull and Weakly's Atlas of Intestinal Stomas.

Geriatric Palliative Care covers a broad spectrum of issues characterizing care near the end of life for older adults.

Ageing populations mean that palliative and end of life care for older people must assume greater priority.

This book provides a comprehensive overview for those interested in research and promoting sexual health in older people, as well as a "e;go-to"e; guide on the topic of sexual behaviour in older adults.

The increase in average life expectancy observed over recent decades has brought new challenges to nephrology practice.

This textbook considers aging a disease and summarizes the leading-edge research and fact on anti-aging medicine and the aging mechanism.

Reichel''s formative text is designed as a practical guide for health specialists confronted with the unique problems of geriatric patients.

The past few years have witnessed widespread acceptance of the notion that few elderly individuals are willing to stand by silently in the process of growing, and to relinquish whatever actual controls, autonomy or control beliefs they had in the past.

This book is an ideal reference guide for clinicians seeking to improve their decision making and treatment outcomes when placing dental implants in medically compromised patients, in whom conditions for osseointegration and soft tissue healing may be unfavorable.

This book provides a comprehensive, scholarly, and practical account of delirium that will be of value for all doctors and nurses involved in the care of the elderly.

This book provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with arthritis and other rheumatological conditions.

The Handbook on Parathyroid Diseases presents a comprehensive and concise overview of our current knowledge in the area of parathyroid function, hormone regulation and disease states.

Menschen mit Demenz sind häufig auf medizinische und pflegerische Maßnahmen angewiesen und werden regelmäßig mit diesbezüglichen Entscheidungen konfrontiert.

This book describes the role of trace elements in health and longevity, pursuing a biogerontological approach.

As the population of older adults in the U.

Aging is an irreversible natural process; we as humans develop many age-related disadvantages impacting many aspects of our life.

In this volume distinguished scholars explore and apply the theoretical models of continuity and discontinuity to their research in adult development.

Venous thrombo-embolism, venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are common complications in postoperative patients.

This unique book looks at the biology of aging from a fundamentally new perspective, one based on evolutionary theory rather than traditional concepts which emphasize molecular and cellular processes.

Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) gehört zu den bekanntesten Evaluationsintrumenten für die Lebensqualität von Menschen mit Demenz.

Illustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults.