Geriatric medicine Books

MCQs in Geriatric Medicine for Postgraduate Examinations is ideal for postgraduate doctors wanting to succeed in elderly medicine biased MCQs such as candidates for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine and registrars in geriatric medicine reading for their...

In keeping with the traditions of deve1opmenta1 bio1ogy and geronto1ogy, there was a long incubation period before fu11 expres­ sion of the plans for an International Conference on the Werner Syndrome and the pub1ication of the...

Memory is essential for the retention of learning. In the presence of memory deficits, new learning is impaired and performance of previously learned habits deteriorates. What is the nature of memory? Where does it reside in...

This volume marks the first of a new series, Contemporary Geriatric Medicine, joining the ever growing "Contemporary" family. As with the other "Contem­ porary" volumes, our goal is to assist the reader in maintaining currency...

Approaching any task on aging brings a flood of images that are a personal repetition of what has been one of the greatest and most persistent concerns of mankind. Even restricting time to the past decade or so and approaching...

It has been estimated that there are at least 2,500,000 adults, 10% of the population above age 65, who are currently in need of some sort of mental health services (Kramer, Taube, and Redick, 1973). Other estimates are even...

For some time now, the study of cognitive development has been far and away the most active discipline within developmental psychology. Although there would be much disagreement as to the exact proportion of papers published in...

This concise practical guide is designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process by reviewing a number of cases and defining the various diagnostic and management decisions open to clinicians. It is richly ...

Series Foreword by Rosalynn Carter.- Foreword by Saul B. Cohen.- Themes of the Book.- Becoming a Resident in a Total Care Facility.- Residents as Immigrants.- Some Aspects of Organizational Craziness.- Two Months in the Nursing Home.- Planning Programs:...

The cover of this book summarizes the central features of the sequestration hypothesis: Commonplace appearances seen in human coronary artery, fat stained in paraffin seetions by a new technique explained in Chapter Eleven, are...

Entozoa is a supplement to the Introduction to the Study of Helminthology, written by T. Spencer Cobbold and first published in 1869. This book focuses on the study of parasitic worms, or helminths, that live inside the bodies of animals and humans...

Das Buch ""Die Holl�����ndische Rindviehzucht und Milchwirtschaft"" von Ignatz Joseph Ellerbrock aus dem Jahr 1866 besch�����ftigt sich mit der Rindviehzucht und Milchwirtschaft in den Niederlanden. Der Autor beschreibt ausf�����hrlich die verschiedenen...

Die Electromotorischen Wirkungen Lebender Gewebe ist ein Buch von Alfred Wilhelm Gruenhagen, das 1873 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch besch�����ftigt sich mit der elektrischen Aktivit�����t von lebendem Gewebe und untersucht die elektrischen...

Das Buch ""Chemisch-Physikalische Analyse der verschiedenen Milch-Arten und Kindermehle"" wurde im Jahr 1880 von Niclaus Gerber ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine detaillierte Untersuchung der verschiedenen Arten von Milch und Kindermehlen, die...

The Myxosporidia or Psorosperms of Fishes: And the Epidemics Produced by Them is a scientific book written by Revere Randolph Gurley and published in 1894. The book is focused on the study of Myxosporidia, a group of parasitic protozoans that infect...

This innovative reference explores a wide selection of topics associated with aging, providing a solid understanding of the significance and molecular basis of the aging process and charting the course of future research in the area. Stresses the...

Geared toward sleep specialists, neurologists, geriatricians, and psychiatrists, Geriatric Sleep Medicine presents the most current medical research for the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in the older patient. Focused on the prevention...

This practical guide summarizes the principles of working with dying patients and their families as influenced by the commoner world religions and secular philosophies. It also outlines the main legal requirements to be followed by those who care for the...

This book provides practical evidence-based strategies that will help clinicians across a broad range of disciplines to address and discuss the main issues an aging person is likely to face and overcome if they are to maintain a sense of well-being as...

A ground-breaking new volume and the first of its kind to concisely outline and explicate the emerging field of whole person care process, Whole Person Care: A New Paradigm for the 21st Century organizes the disparate strains of literature on the topic...

Geriatric anesthesia is a rapidly growing and evolving field and this is the major revision of a classic anesthesia reference. The last few years have seen significant advancements and important new modalities for addressing...

Behavioral and Cognitive Treatments for Geriatric Depression: An Evidence-Based Perspective.- Treating Generalized Anxiety in a Community Setting.- Treatment of Late-Life Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care Settings.- Cognitive-Behavior Therapy...

Covers the whole range of potential complications of PCI Only book exclusively dedicated to the risks of PCI Complements available texts that detail interventional cardiology Supports physicians in improving care by...

Originally published in 1972, this book is an analytical account of the socio-medical tribulations suffered by Glasgow's east-end elderly leading to referral to geriatric wards. It examines why so many old people suffer from physical, mental and social...

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has historically been concerned with the protection of human subjects. In July 1977, the NIA sponsored a meeting to update and supplement guide­ lines for protecting those participating in...

This book aims to provide an up-to-date review of the literature in each of the major areas relating to the management of older colorectal cancers patients, and makes recommendations for best practice and future research. The...

As old age is increasing globally, some challenges arise such as multimorbidity, a unique medical condition that has multiple potential complications and thus needs high-quality care directed by qualified healthcare providers. Multimorbidity is an...

Helping future and current Life Care Managers start, grow, and maintain a successful Life Care Management practice. A comprehensive handbook for anyone currently working or aspiring to work in the field Life Care Management. Packed with information...

American Foulbrood is a book written by Gilbert F. White in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the bacterial disease that affects honeybees known as American Foulbrood. The book covers the history of the disease, its symptoms, and the methods...

Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über die Symptomatik bei demenziell bedingten Sprachstörungen, eine praxisorientierte Anleitung zur Durchführung von Fördermaßnahmen sowie linguistisch fundierte Übungen zur Erfassung der zentralen Bereiche beginnender...

Mental and physical disorders are common in old age but frequently remain undetected and untreated. Managing treatment and controlling symptoms of these disorders is imperative to the longevity and quality of life of patients. The Handbook of Research on...

Lasting healthcare for the entire population, specifically the elderly, has become a main priority in society. It is imperative to find ways to boost the longevity of healthcare services for all users. Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for...

This book synthesizes the major research advances in molecular, biochemical and translational aspects of aging and heart failure over the last four decades and addresses future directions in management and drug discovery. It...

""An Introduction to the Bacteriological Examination of Water"" is a book written by William Heaton Horrocks and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and techniques used in the bacteriological examination of water...

This book arises from a conference held in November 1996 designed to examine how competence can be improved in the different stages ofthe lifespan. To this end, we brought together eminent researchers in different areas of...

The many significant technological and medical advances of the 21st century cannot overcome the escalating risk posed to older adults by such stressors as pain, weakness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, memory and other cognitive deficits, hearing loss,...

""The Food of the People"" is a book by Joseph Brown, originally published in 1865. It is a letter addressed to Henry Fenwick, a medical practitioner, discussing the dietary habits of the working-class people in Britain during the mid-19th century. Brown...

""Anatomirte Arithmetik"" ist ein Buch, das im Jahr 1789 von Andreas Eggerer ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich dabei um ein Werk zur Arithmetik, das sich insbesondere mit anatomischen Darstellungen und Illustrationen auseinandersetzt. Das Buch...

The action of this play takes place at the Chinook Care Center, a fictional nursing home in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The time is the mid-1980s.The main character,...

The Removal and Destruction of Organic Wastes is a book written by George Edwin Waring and published in 1886. This book discusses the proper methods of removing and destroying organic waste, which was a major problem in urban areas during the late 19th...

Textbook of Dementia Care: An Integrated Approach gives an overview of dementia care at a level appropriate to health and social care students, as well as providing an update to experienced practitioners. Authors come from a variety of backgrounds...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 1,0, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Thema Personalbindung spielt vor allem im Bereich der vollstationären Altenpflegeeinrichtungen eine immer größere Rolle. Bereits heute fehlt...

Geriatric medicine refers to the medical practices and interventions aimed at ensuring quality of life for elderly people along with the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions that people are prone to as they age. One of the most significant...