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Life Support Life Support Tess Gerritsen (from the back cover) ... another novel of searing medical suspense, as a dedicated woman doctor probes into the cause of a mystifying and lethal outbreak. Following a trail of death that winds fro… OL14871627W
Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Wibert S Aronow,Michael W. Rich,Wilbert S. Aronow Certain to become the most trusted source in geriatric cardiology, this Third Edition compiles the latest studies and expertise on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of cardiovascular … OL15171325W
The art of aging The art of aging Sherwin B. Nuland Melding a scientist's passion for truth with a humanist's understanding of the heart and soul, professor of surgery Nuland explores the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relation… OL15829268W
Younger next year for women Younger next year for women Chris Crowley,Henry S. Lodge If you're a woman preparing for the 30 years following menopause, it is possible for you to eliminate 70 percent of the decay and 50 percent of the injuries and illness associated with aging. And if … OL15846103W
Perspectives on care at home for older people Perspectives on care at home for older people Christine Ceci "This volume focuses on how high quality care is provided and the practices and policies that support this. It will offer case studies (both policy- and practice-oriented empirical studies) from coun… OL15941383W
Ebersole & Hess' toward healthy aging Ebersole & Hess' toward healthy aging Theris A. Touhy,Kathleen Freudenberger Jett Grounded in the core competencies recommended by the AACN in collaboration with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, The 8th edition of this textbook is a comprehensive resource on health pr… OL15991412W
Eldercare 911 Eldercare 911 Susan Beerman Offers a guide to many caregiving situations, including advice on identifying the best care options, coping with Alzheimer's disease, and safe-proofing the home. OL16028986W
To improve health and health care To improve health and health care Stephen L. Isaacs xx, 267 pages ; 23 cm OL16065161W
Designing telehealth for an aging population Designing telehealth for an aging population Neil Charness "As simple and straightforward as two health professionals conferring over the telephone or as complex and sophisticated as robotic surgery between facilities at different ends of the globe, teleheal… OL16184053W
Aging Aging Jim P. Heckles,Laura M. Bergin iv, 186 p. : 27 cm OL16450812W
Aging together Aging together Susan H. McFadden "Never in human history have there been so many people entering old age -- roughly one-third of whom will experience some form of neurodegeneration as they age. This seismic demographic shift will fo… OL16527506W
Counter clockwise Counter clockwise Ellen J. Langer An experiment was conducted in 1979 by Langer on a group of a dozen volunteers who were all elderly men in their late seventies and eighties. The men agreed to live in an isolated environment for a w… OL16631807W
Centers for ending Centers for ending Seymour Bernard Sarason As people live longer and health care costs continue to rise and fewer doctors choose to specialize in geriatrics, how prepared is the United States to care for its sick and elderly? According to vet… OL16704323W
Handbook of the psychology of aging Handbook of the psychology of aging K. Warner Schaie The Handbook of the Psychology of Aging has become the definitive reference source for information on the psychology of adult development and aging. It provides comprehensive reviews of research on b… OL16970058W
Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? Roz Chast In her first memoir, Roz Chast brings her signature wit to the topic of aging parents. Spanning the last several years of their lives and told through four-color cartoons, family photos, and document… OL17071444W
When your parent moves in When your parent moves in David Horgan With personal stories, case studies, and expert quotes, this book offers families the skills and strategies they need for an easy and harmonious transition when an elderly parent moves in to the home. OL17309024W
Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging
            
                Nutrition and Health Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging Nutrition and Health Nancy S. Wellman As the older adult population continues to grow, so will the prevalence and incidence of age-related disorders. In this book the editors and contributors (a panel of recognized academic nutritionists… OL17536851W
Aging in America Aging in America H.W. Wilson Company This volume examines the great challenges America will face in caring for aging baby boomers. The collection begins with statistical data on the major health issues for boomers, the demographics of t… OL17925565W
The Aging process The Aging process Robert N. Butler,Alexander G. Bearn xii, 337 pages : 24 cm OL18272103W
Aging and disabilities Aging and disabilities Nancy N. Eustis,Edward F. Ansello v, 198 p. : 23 cm OL18290884W
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