Health, illness, and optimal aging / Carolyn M. Aldwin and Diane F. Gilmer.
| Author/creator | Aldwin, Carolyn M. |
| Other author | Gilmer, Diane F. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer, |
| Description | xvii, 395 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2012045040 |
| ISBN | 9780826193469 |
| ISBN | 9780826193476 (e-book) |