Geriatrie

Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) affects more than half of all men over the age of 50. It is often suppressed for a long time, especially because the corresponding examinations are shied away from. Therapy is varied, and many treatment options have been added in recent years that can help improve symptoms. These options advertise themselves primarily as avoiding the dreaded side effects of surgery: Incontinence, impotence and loss of ejaculation.This book provides an overview of all currently available treatment options for BPH and targeted diagnostics. Under the leadership of the renowned editors, many experts have compiled their knowledge in this practical book. Differential diagnostics with imaging and urodynamics are explained, and the many ways of therapy from watchful waiting to drug therapy to surgery are discussed and the advantages and disadvantages pointed out. A separate chapter is devoted to prevention. In addition, myths that still prevail in many placesas "expert opinion" are discussed. A practical book for every urologist!

Contrary to popular belief it is possible to prevent arthritis or greatly reduce the pain and inflammation it causes - if you eat the right foods and supplement your diet with certain herbs and nutrients. In this fully revised and updated version of Patrick Holford's classic book on the subject, he shares the latest findings from scientific studies, showing that we can do much without resorting to medication, with its unwelcome side-effects.<BR><BR>Comprehensive, practical and reassuring, Say No to Arthritis will enable you to devise an effective anti-arthritis action plan that's right for you. Written by one of the UK's leading nutritionists, features include:<BR><BR>*The most effective natural painkillers <BR>*How certain fats can fight inflammation<BR>*Why food intolerances can be a factor<BR>*The best bone-building nutrients and appropriate supplements<BR><BR>As well as being packed with information to help you understand arthritis and the many factors that influence it, you will also find an anti-arthritis diet and Patrick's top 30 anti-arthritis recipes.

This book provides concrete scientific basis that we can conceive the possibility of modifying or even completely canceling aging process, despite the fact that aging is commonly regarded as the result of the overall effects of many uncontrollable degenerative phenomena. The authors illustrate in detail the mechanisms by which cells and the whole organism age. Actions by which it is possible, or will be possible within a limited time, to operate for modifying aging are also debated.The discussion is conducted within the frame and the concepts of evolutionary medicine, which is also indispensable for distinguishing between the manifestations of aging and: (i) diseases that worsen with age, and (ii) acceleration of normal aging rates, caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits and other avoidable factors. The book also discusses the impact of aging on overall mortality and the strange situation that, according to official statistics, aging does not exist as cause of death.This book is a turning point between a gerontology and geriatrics conceived as the study and vain treatment of an incurable condition and one in which these disciplines examine the how and why of a physiological phenomenon that can be modified up to a possible total control. This means transforming the medical prevention and treatment of physiological aging from the greatest failure to the greatest success of medicine.

There is no group of individuals more iconic of 1960s counterculture than the hippies - the long-haired, colorfully dressed youth who rebelled against mainstream societal values, preached and practiced love and peace, and generally sought more meaningful and authentic lives. These 'flower children' are now over sixty and comprise a significant part of the older population in the United States. While some hippies rejoined mainstream American society as they grew older, others still maintain the hippie ideology and lifestyle. This book is the first to explore the aging experience of older hippies by examining aspects related to identity, generativity, daily activities, spirituality, community, end-of-life care, and wellbeing. Based on 40 in-depth interviews with lifelong, returning, and past residents of The Farm, an intentional community in Tennessee that was founded in 1971 and still exists today, insights into the subculture of aging hippies and their keys to wellbeing are shared.

Ones End of Life can be compared to a person being dropped off at the Train station, with a one-way ticket to a destination that is still unknown. While at the train station, the anxiety due to the fear of the unknown of the new destination, the discomfort of the station and the concern for the family left behind become the main causes of the person emotional and psychological trauma.

Most people are afraid of death. But if you understand the process of dying, you will be more comfortable at life's end.Autumn of life: A Guide to Aging and Dying was written by a hospice professional to open minds and hearts to a new way of understanding the process that we will all go through. The book answers some of the most basic questions, and it can serve as a resource for doctors, nurses, clergy, social workers, caregivers, and anyone who deals with hospice care or the death of a loved one.If you've ever been around someone who is dying, their fears and worries can be very scary. If their questions aren't answered, their fear can become panic.Says the author, "I've worked in hospice for over 13 years and there is a lot of information in the book that is from my own experience."About the Author: Joseph Marino, RN, BSN, has been a nurse for 24 years, working in hospice for 13 years. A gerontologist/hospice nurse, he also has a degree in anthropology and an MBA. His other books are A Walk Through Time: Finality of a Dream, plus two children's books featuring dinosaurs, A Hot Summer Day and Laugh Until You Cry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, the author is semi-retired and now resides in Arizona.

This book provides practical evidence-based strategies that will help clinicians to address the main issues an aging person is likely to face.

Dit leerboek bundelt belangrijke vakkennis over de gerontologie, de bestudering van ouderdomsverschijnselen, en de geriatrie, de geneeskunde die zich richt op de oudere zorgvrager die meerdere aandoeningen tegelijkertijd heeft. Het boek opent met een beschrijving van de demografische ontwikkelingen in Nederland en behandelt de belangrijkste theorieën over veroudering. Centraal staan de vijf domeinen van veroudering: lichamelijke, functionele, cognitieve, emotionele en sociale veroudering. Binnen elk domein komen kernaspecten, problemen en ziekten aan de orde. Bij verschillende ziekten worden de prevalentie, het signaleren en meten ervan, de gevolgen, de behandeling en de mogelijkheden tot preventie besproken. De samenhang tussen de domeinen, evenals aspecten die deze domeinen overstijgen, zoals kwetsbaarheid en de rol van een gezonde leefstijl, komen aan bod. Daarnaast worden het formele en informele zorggebruik van ouderen en de beeldvorming rond ouderen behandeld. Nieuw in deze editieDeze nieuwe, herziene editie is aangevuld met nog meer achtergrondinformatie en casussen. Ook zijn nieuwe hoofdstukken toegevoegd over seksualiteit, diversiteit, shared decision making en E-health. Elk hoofdstuk bevat leerdoelen. De heldere stijl en het spaarzame gebruik van medische vaktermen maken dit leerboek plezierig leesbaar en toegankelijk voor uiteenlopende lezersgroepen.Inleiding in de gerontologie en geriatrie is door deze opzet uitstekend geschikt voor studenten geneeskunde, gezondheidswetenschappen en paramedische opleidingen zoals verpleegkunde, fysiotherapie en diëtetiek. Daarnaast komt het boek tot zijn recht in de praktijk van elke hulpverlener en medische professional die zich met de oudere mens bezighoudt.

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 well as the society in the Indian context. The book highlights inevitable but mostly neglected health issues like depression, dementia, fall, and frailty and provides detailed analyses of solutions that are practicable in low resource settings. It also brings up intergenerational differences and harmony in the context of holistic care of older Indians. Alongside clinical perspectives, the book uses narratives of elderly patients to dwell on the myriad of problems and issues that constitute old age healthcare. Demonstrating cases that range from the most influential to the most underprivileged elderly in India, the book enlightens multiple caregivers-doctors, nurses, and professional caregivers as well as family members-about the dynamic approach required in dealing with complex issues related to late old age. The narratives make the book relatable and interesting to non-academic readers, with important lessons for gerontological and geriatric caregiving. It is also of use to older adults in preparing for active aging.

After introductory chapters devoted to the safe production and distribution of vaccines, the book addresses the question of adult vaccination in the framework of a life-course approach to vaccination. It presents the proceedings of multidisciplinary expert discussions with an excellent summary of the current state of knowledge on adult vaccination in various diseases, as well as an overview of the professionals involved and the obstacles to achieving greater vaccine uptake, and how these may be addressed.The book systematically discusses the major vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as regulatory issues in vaccine provision, and presents the results of an expert meeting designed to identify the obstacles to vaccination, and solutions for addressing these barriers. It goes on to extend the discussion beyond the traditional boundaries of human health to encompass the "one health" concept.The book is intended for all those with an interest in vaccination, including physicians (from a wide range of disciplines including geriatrics/gerontology, infectious diseases, pediatrics, internal medicine, and other non-organ specialties), other healthcare professionals, pharmacists, representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory bodies (EMEA, national authorities), policymakers, the media and the general public.

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of developmental programming of ageing phenotypes. Although gerontological research has traditionally focused on later stages of the life cycle, growing evidence indicates that both the rate of ageing-associated functional declines, and the risks of later-life chronic pathological conditions, can be traced to origins early in life. While other books in the field concentrate on the developmental origin of particular disorders, this volume offers a detailed guide to all important aspects of the role of early-life conditions in programming both chronic pathological conditions and the ageing process.Interest in the study of ageing and longevity had its beginnings in research on the fetal origins of adult disease. This has evolved into a hypothesis on the Developmental Origins of Adult Health and Disease (DOHaD), which postulates that adverse environmental exposures during critical in-utero and early postnatal stages of development may permanently change physiological responses and cause functional impairments and disorders in adult life. In this book, the contributing authors and leading experts from around the world, describe research on mechanisms underlying the developmental programming phenomenon, as well as interventional strategies aimed at restoring developmentally disrupted epigenetic patterns. Early Life Origins of Ageing and Longevity benefits a wide audience of working scientists, clinicians, and advanced students, and will also interest scientifically curious general readers who wish to know more about current research in this rapidly evolving field.

Abstract:This research examines the health-SES link, specifically as regards the process of disability in older adults as regards difficulty with physical actions. The AHEAD longitudinal survey includes information n physical actions as well as finances and health behaviors. The data offers the opportunity to analyze the specific functional trajectories of the respondents through the first two waves of data collection.Net worth proved a better indicator of health function over time than was annual household income. Health behaviors, such as exercising, not smoking, controlling weight, and temperate drinking did moderate the relationship between net worth and functional abilities. This group is mostly free of functional limitations, and between 18-40% of older adults with functional limitations do recover from the first wave to the second.Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Socioeconomic Status and Functional Ability Among Older Adults" by Dorothy Jean McCawley, was obtained from University of Florida and is being sold with permission from the author. A digital copy of this work may also be found in the university's institutional repository, IR@UF. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation.

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This book aims to address the major aspects of future drug product development and therapy for older adults, giving practical guidance for the rational product and clinical development and prescribing of drug products to this ever growing segment of the population. With authors coming from key "aging" markets such as Europe, the USA, China and Japan, the book will provide valuable information for students, scientists, regulators, practitioners, and other healthcare professionals from academia, industry and regulatory bodies.

¿Newly revised and updated, this book provides geriatricians and orthopedic surgeons with the most vital tools to treat elderly patients who sustain a variety of fractures. The text uniquely encompass the etiologies of fracture in the elderly, perioperative management, the surgical treatment of common fractures in the elderly, as well as rehabilitation and prevention in the older patient. It focuses on the most current data and opinions regarding assessment and management of geriatric conditions that predispose the elderly to fracture, perioperative complications and subsequent functional decline. Unlike any other text, experts in both orthopedics and geriatrics review the content of each chapter for readability and appeal to his/her respective discipline, making this the physician's ultimate guide to treating elderly patients with injuries. Fractures in the Elderly, Second Edition is a valuable resource for geriatricians, orthopedic surgeons, physiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.

When it comes time to provide care for those who once cared for us, where can we turn? This book offers practical guidance for a broad range of caregiving situations when family caregivers assume their new role.- Uses the latest research and draws on case histories and interviews.- Is a resource as well as a source of inspiration, with a blend of powerful stories and practical advice.- Helps caregivers cope with numerous challenges, including parents who need but refuse help; siblings who don't get along; the complexity of healthcare systems; financial issues; juggling work and caregiving; the use of technology; the power of connecting with a loved one who has dementia; and realizing the benefits amid the burdens of caregiving.

Die Autoren stellen eine Untersuchung der Bedarfslagen von Menschen mit Demenz (MmD) vor, die eine umfangreiche Analyse von Behandlungsdokumenten gerontopsychiatrischer Patienten, Experteninterviews sowie eine Befragung von einweisenden Hausärzten umfasst. Häufig liegt der Schwerpunkt der sozialen, pflegerischen und/oder medizinischen Bedarfslagen an der ambulant-stationären Schnittstelle. Die genannten Aspekte bilden in ihrer Komplexität und ihrem Zusammenspiel das dynamische Konzept der Dementia Care Sensitive Demands (DCSD). Dieses Konzept kann Akteuren verschiedener Berufe, die an der Versorgung von MmD beteiligt sind, eine strukturierte Analyse der Bedarfe und ihres komplexen Zusammenwirkens ermöglichen und eine multiprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit darstellbar machen.