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Found 4 from your keywords: subject="Geriatrics"
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Contemporary perspectives on ageism
Ayalon, LiatTesch-Römer, Clemens

This open access book provides a comprehensive European perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geog…

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9783319738208
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xxx, 564p. : ill.
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305.26 CON c
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Fragility fracture nursing : holistic care and management of the orthogeriatr…
Hertz, KarenSanty-Tomlinson, Julie

This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amount…

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ISBN/ISSN
9783319766812
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xx, 158p. : ill.
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617.150846 FRA f
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Health and wellbeing in late life : perspectives and narratives from India
Chatterjee, Prasun

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 healt…

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ISBN/ISSN
9789811389382
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xxv, 195p. : ill.
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618.97 CHA h
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Aging well : solutions to the most pressing global challenges of aging
Galiana, JeanHaseltine, William A.

This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessibl…

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ISBN/ISSN
9789811321641
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xvii, 218p. : ill.
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362.19897 GAL a