Aging: An Introduction to GerontologySAGE Publications, 1995 - Počet stran: 469 In this interdisciplinary text, Lewis R Aiken examines the elements that influence people in the later stages of life. Beginning with an historical overview of gerontology, the author discusses both pragmatic and philosophical concerns within the field. Factors impacting the process and results of ageing are carefully outlined and address such areas as biology, psychology, sociology, economics and politics. The interpersonal variability of the older population is stressed throughout the book, recognizing gender, ethnic, racial and cultural differences. Each chapter concludes with: a thorough review of the material covered; a series of questions and activities designed to enhance the learning experience; and a list of sugges |
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... effects or increased familiarity with the test material rather than to age per se . What is needed in order to obtain a clearer picture of the effects of age , apart from cohort and time - of - measurement effects , is a combination of ...
... effects or increased familiarity with the test material rather than to age per se . What is needed in order to obtain a clearer picture of the effects of age , apart from cohort and time - of - measurement effects , is a combination of ...
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... effects of vitamins or other chemicals on the aging process in humans . Undernutrition and lowering body temperature have some effect on ex- tending the lives of animals , but the effects of such strategies on extending human life have ...
... effects of vitamins or other chemicals on the aging process in humans . Undernutrition and lowering body temperature have some effect on ex- tending the lives of animals , but the effects of such strategies on extending human life have ...
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... effects include dry mouth and , when used for a long term , motor disturbances such as Parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia . ANTIDEPRESSANTS : Tricyclics ( e.g. , Tofranil , Elavil , Sinequan ) and monoamine oxidase ( MAO ) inhibitors ...
... effects include dry mouth and , when used for a long term , motor disturbances such as Parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia . ANTIDEPRESSANTS : Tricyclics ( e.g. , Tofranil , Elavil , Sinequan ) and monoamine oxidase ( MAO ) inhibitors ...
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Physical Structure and Functioning | 32 |
Illness and Health Care | 63 |
Cognitive Abilities | 100 |
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