Health, illness, and optimal aging: biological and psychosocial perspectives
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Main Author: Aldwin, Carolyn M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Springer c2013
Edition:2nd ed
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
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?
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 395 p.)
ISBN:0826193463
0826193471
9780826193469
9780826193476

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