Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology / / edited by Edward T. Jr Zawada.

This volume is a collection of reports dealing with geriatrics and gerontology. The first section provides an introduction to the common medical and non-medical problems of aging. The second section concentrates on one of the most devastating problems of the elderly, that of dementia. Finally, the t...

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Place / Publishing House:London, United Kingdom : : IntechOpen,, 2019.
Year of Publication:2019
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (202 pages) :; illustrations
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Summary:This volume is a collection of reports dealing with geriatrics and gerontology. The first section provides an introduction to the common medical and non-medical problems of aging. The second section concentrates on one of the most devastating problems of the elderly, that of dementia. Finally, the third section deals with newer topics such as hearing loss, acute and chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, and the use of nerve and muscle stimulation to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with degenerative neurologic diseases. The chapters contained herein represent the transformation of managing older patient problems that commonly impact quality of life after the age of 60 years.
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: edited by Edward T. Jr Zawada.