Health, illness, and optimal aging biological and psychosocial perspectives /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aldwin, Carolyn M.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Gilmer, Diane Fox
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, c2013.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • 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?.