Geriatrics

Craig S. Atwood

doi:10.5772/1893

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Geriatrics

Edited by Craig Atwood

University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States of America

With the baby boomer generation reaching 65 years of age, attention in the medical field is turning to how best to meet the needs of this rapidly approaching, large population of geriatric individuals. Geriatric healthcare by nature is multi-dimensional, involving medical, educational, social, cultural, religious and economic factors. The chapters in this book illustrate the complex interplay of these factors in the development, management and treatment of geriatric patients, and begin by examining sarcopenia, cognitive decline and dysphagia as important factors involved in frailty syndrome. This is followed by strategies to increase healthspan and lifespan, such as exercise, nutrition and immunization, as well as how physical, psychological and socio-cultural changes impact learning in the elderly. The final chapters of the book examine end of life issues for geriatric patients, including effective advocacy by patients and families for responsive care, attitudes toward autonomy and legal instruments, and the cost effectiveness of new health care technologies and services.

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GeriatricsEdited by Craig Atwood

Published: February 24th 2012

DOI: 10.5772/1893

ISBN: 978-953-51-0080-5

eBook (PDF) ISBN: 978-953-51-6825-6

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Open access peer-reviewed 1. Physical Function in Older People By Noran N. Hairi, Tee Guat Hiong, Awang Bulgiba and Izzuna Mudla		4719
Open access peer-reviewed 2. Sarcopenia in Older People By Noran N. Hairi, Awang Bulgiba, Tee Guat Hiong and Izzuna Mudla		7636
Open access peer-reviewed 3. The Epidemiology of Vascular Dementia By Demet Ozbabalık, Didem Arslantaş and Nese Tuncer Elmacı		3916
Open access peer-reviewed 4. Swallowing Difficulties in Elderly People: Impact of Maxillomandibular Wedging By Marie-Hélène Lacoste-Ferré, Sophie Hermabessière and Yves Rolland		2266
Open access peer-reviewed 5. Association of Disease-Specific Mortality with Fitness Measurements and Nonparticipation in an 80-Year-Old Population By Yutaka Takata, Toshihiro Ansai, Inho Soh, Shuji Awano, Yutaka Yoshitake, Yasuo Kimura, Ikuo Nakamichi, Sumio Akifusa, Kenichi Goto, Akihiro Yoshida, Ritsuko Fujisawa, Kazuo Sonoki, and Tatsuji Nishihara		1782
Open access peer-reviewed 6. Behavioral Treatment for Geriatric Syndrome By Hunkyung Kim		2869
Open access peer-reviewed 7. Aging and Exercise Training on the Neuromuscular Functions of Human Movements By Junichiro Yamauchi		3485
Open access peer-reviewed 8. Tailor-Made Programs for Preventive Falls that Match the Level of Physical Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults By Minoru Yamada, Tomoki Aoyama and Hidenori Arai		2555
Open access peer-reviewed 9. Vaccine-Preventable Infectious Respiratory Diseases in the Elderly By Noriko Kojimahara		1945
Open access peer-reviewed 10. Beneficial Effect of Viscous Fermented Milk on Blood Glucose and Insulin Responses to Carbohydrates in Mice and Healthy Volunteers: Preventive Geriatrics Approach by "Slow Calorie" By Mari Mori, Atsumi Hamada, Satoshi Ohashi, Hideki Mori, Toshiya Toda and Yukio Yamori		2596
Open access peer-reviewed 11. Health Education for the Elderly By Ayla Kececi and Serap Bulduk		17424
Open access peer-reviewed 12. Expanding the Time Frame for Advance Care Planning: Policy Considerations and Implications for Research By Jeffrey S. Kahana, Loren D. Lovegreen and Eva Kahana		2188
Open access peer-reviewed 13. End of Life Care: Attitudes Toward Autonomy and Legal Instruments By Arthur Oscar Schelp		2157
Open access peer-reviewed 14. Health Economics and Geriatrics: Challenges and Opportunities By Julie Ratcliffe, Kate Laver, Leah Couzner and Maria Crotty		2405

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