a guide for the helping professions Saxon, Sue V. creator Etten, Mary Jean. Perkins, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Ann) 1969- text bibliography nyu New York Springer Pub. Co. c2010 2010 5th ed. monographic eng

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xv, 496 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 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. Sue V. Saxon, Mary Jean Etten, Elizabeth A. Perkins. Includes bibliographical references and index. Aging Physiological aspects Geriatrics Aging physiology Geriatrics QP86 .S29 2010 612.67 2010 D-067 WT 104 S273p 2010 9780826104410 (pbk. : alk. paper) 082610441X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780826104472 (ebk.) 0826104479 (ebk.) 2009039611 DLC 090923 20230621113226.0 15919164