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1030757
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b785127
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| Main Entry
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Albert, Steven M., (Steven Mark),1956-
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Public Health and Aging : : Maximizing Function and Well-Being /\ Steven M. Albert, Vicki A. Freedman.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Springer Pub. Co.,, 2010.
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1 online resource (xvii, 427 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0826121519
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: 0826121527
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: 9780826121516
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: 9780826121523
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9780826121516
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introducing public health and aging -- Population aging : demographic and epidemiologic perspectives -- The aging and public health systems : building a healthy aging network -- Chronic disease in older adults -- Disability and functioning -- Cognitive function : dementia -- Affective and social function : suffering, neglect, isolation -- Aging, public health, and application of the quality-of-life paradigm -- Aging, public health, and long-term care -- Mortality and end-of-life care -- Ethical issues in public health and aging.
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| Abstract
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The health care industry has continued its efforts to promote health and prevent disease among elderly populations. In this book, however, the authors argue that simple health promotion and disease prevention are not enough to address the many challenges of aging-whether it entails being physically frail, living with dementia, or approaching death. Instead, the unique focus of this groundbreaking text centers on maximizing function and well-being for the elderly. This book promotes the development and maintenance of optimal physical, mental, and social functioning, irrespective of acquired dis.
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Community health services for older people.
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Older people-- Medical care.
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Preventive health services for older people.
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Public health.
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Community health services for older people.
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Gesundheitsförderung
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Diseases-- General.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Health Care Issues.
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MEDICAL-- Diseases.
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MEDICAL-- Health Care Delivery.
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MEDICAL-- Health Policy.
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MEDICAL-- Public Health.
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Medizinische Versorgung
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Older people-- Medical care.
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Preventive health services for older people.
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Public health.
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Wohlbefinden
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Alter.
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Health Services for the Aged.
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Aging-- psychology.
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Public Health.
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| Dewey Classification
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362.198/97
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| LC Classification
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RA564.8.A438 2010eb
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| NLM classification
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WT 31A333p 2010
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| Added Entry
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Freedman, Vicki A.
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