Health and wellbeing in late life perspectives and narratives from India

This open access book takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic understanding of late old age, and situates the aged person within the context of family, caregivers, clinical and other institutions. All through the book, the author discusses preparedness for an aging individual as wel...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Chatterjee, Prasun (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Singapore : Springer Open [2019]
Colección:Springer eBooks open access.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b40686280*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Understanding frailty : the science and beyond
  • Living with failing memory : a caregiver's perspective
  • Panorama of cancer
  • Meaningful engagement : an option or not
  • Constipation : more than just "a symptom"
  • Fall : a geriatric syndrome with endless agony
  • Stroke, premorbid status and resilience
  • Discussion about sexual health : is it age inappropriate?
  • To treat or not to treat
  • Successful aging : an opportunity and responsibility for all.