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Saxon, Sue V.

Physical change & aging : a guide for the helping professions / Physical change and aging Sue V. Saxon, Mary Jean Etten, Elizabeth A. Perkins. - 5th ed. - New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2010. - xv, 496 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Perspectives on aging -- Theories of aging -- The skin, hair, and nails -- The musculoskeletal system -- The nervous system -- Dementia and delirium -- The sensory systems -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The gastrointestinal system -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system -- The endocrine system -- The immune system -- Aging with lifelong disabilities -- Special topics -- Health promotion and exercise -- Complementary and alternative therapies -- Nutrition -- Medications and the elderly -- Teaching older adults -- Caregiving -- Death and grief in the later years.

ISBN: 9780826104410 (pbk. : alk. paper) 082610441X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780826104472 (ebk.) 0826104479 (ebk.)

LCCN: 2009039611

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101525441 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Aging--Physiological aspects.
Geriatrics.
Aging--physiology.
Geriatrics.

LC Class. No.: QP86 / .S29 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 612.67

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2010 D-067 WT 104 / S273p 2010