Aging and Chronic Disorders

What impact does chronic disease have on aging, and what can we do about it? Aging and Chronic Disorders brings the most up-to-date answers into clear, readable focus. Focusing on the most prevalent conditions affecting older adults (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, osteoarthr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Morewitz, Stephen J., Goldstein, Mark L. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chronic Disorders in an Aging Population: Epidemiology
  • Elders and Health Care Utilization and Costs
  • Chronic Disease and Quality of Life in Older Adults
  • Psychological Problems in the Elderly
  • Cognitive Changes in Older Adults
  • Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Low Back Pain in Older Adults
  • Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly
  • Seniors with Cancer