Citation
(2003), "Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 16 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2003.06216fae.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives
Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives
Aldwin, C.M. and Gilmer, D.F.Sage Publications2003ISBN 0761922598
In Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging, the authors undertake the challenging task of assembling an objective and holistic picture of human aging. They provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of the physical aspects of aging, including age-related changes and disease-related processes, the demography of the aging population, theories of aging, and the promotion of optimal aging. In addition, the book covers the psychosocial aspects of aging, including mental health, stress and coping, spirituality, and care giving in later years. The book covers every part of the aging process including the physical effect on the different systems of the human body, quality of life, social support, and health promotion programs.