Product Description: Gerontechnology, as an expression of the practical and the theoretical, forces an examination of the contemporary world,it's immediate needs,and future trends.For gerontologists this has meant a conscious assessment of the role of technology in the ameliorating, prolonging,and concluding of human life...read more

Product Description: Aging has become an important issue because of dramatic changes in life expectancy. Advances in medical knowledge, combined with better dietary and sanitary measures, have led to an increase in longevity. As people live longer, they use more health care services due to the increased incidence of disease and disability which has massive implications on health policy...read more

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Essays discuss the social, psychological, and legal problems of older women, institutionalization, widowhood, menopause, and social services for older women

Geriatrics experts share their experience in the treatment of the aged, with emphasis on the special considerations and precautions necessary when age is a factor

Geriatrics experts share their experience in the treatment of the aged, with emphasis on the special considerations and precautions necessary when age is a factor