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9780913292471
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Neither superficial nor unduly technical, this book is highly rated by those who teach gerontology to nurses, rehabilitation & physical therapists, & others with a limited background in geriatrics. It provides up-to-date information in plain, straightforward language enhanced by illustrations. Stressing the distinction between normal aging & pathology, the book also emphasizes the psychological & social implications of aging. Thus, each major body system is discussed in terms of: * normal functioning; * normal age-related change; * psychological/social implications of these changes; * major age-related disorders & diseases. Separate chapters discuss exercise, nutrition, medications, dementia, death, teaching older adults, & four topics of particular concern: alcoholism, falls, foot care & pain. NAMED A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING. "FILLS A CURRENT GAP. OF VALUE TO TEACHERS OF GERONTOLOGY."--Educational Gerontology. "OUTSTANDING."--J Cont Education in Nursing. Order from: The Tiresias Press, Inc., 116 Pinehurst Ave., New York, NY 10033. Add $4 pstg/hdlg. (212) 568-9570.Saxon, Sue V. is the author of 'Physical Change+aging' with ISBN 9780913292471 and ISBN 0913292478.
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