Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging
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Communication And Swallowing Changes In Healthy Aging A
For speech-language pathologists and students, Burda (communication sciences and disorders, U. of Northern Iowa) brings together nine chapters that explain communication and swallowing changes in healthy aging adults that are related to cognition, auditory and reading comprehension, verbal expression, writing, and voice and motor speech abilities. A group of speech-language pathologists from the US address the difference between normal and pathological changes and strategies to treat patients. The final chapter discusses the topic in terms of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Mild Stress And Healthy Aging: Applying Hormesis In Agi
Stress is a double edged sword. Whereas chronic stress has well known harmful effects, recent research shows that intermittent exposure of cells and organisms to mild stress can improve various biological parameters, including severe stress tolerance, health span and longevity. Mild stress-induced hormesis is potentially a powerful tool in gerontological research and interventions. This book brings together some of the world leaders in this area of research who present a critical analysis of the ongoing research with respect to the effects and mechanisms of action of various types of mild stress, such as irradiation, heat, physical exercise, hypergravity, pro-oxidants and nutritional components, on a variety of biological systems ranging from fruitflies to human cells and bodies. Their separate chapters and a final collective chapter open up a whole new world of possibilities for future research in aging, successful aging, and health span extension.
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Ebersole & Hess' Toward Healthy Aging - Touhy, Ther
Grounded in the core competencies recommended by the AACN in collaboration with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, Ebersole & Hess' Toward Healthy Aging, 8th Edition is the most comprehensive resource on health promotion and maintenance for older adults and their caregivers. With coverage of communication, safety and ethical considerations, new genetic research, key aging issues, and common and uncommon conditions, you will have the knowledge you need to promote healthy lifestyle choices, properly address end-of-life issues, and provide effective, holistic care for older adults.Consistent chapter organization with objectives, case studies with critical thinking questions, and research questions make information easy to access and use. A strong focus on health and wellness emphasizes a positive approach to aging.Disease processes are discussed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and responsibilities.
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Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint For Success
Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of one hundred? Can you enjoy lifelong positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie presents his holistic theory of aging and concludes that we influence our health and other life circumstances by our thoughts, decisions, and actions. Helvie believes that we must strive to reverse negative thoughts and actions to facilitate a healthy aging process. Citing overwhelming scientific evidence, he demonstrates that the combination of good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive interaction with others, and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging.
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Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging
As life expectancy continues to increase, so does the need to understand the factors that increase health and vitality. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging applies the science of exercise physiology to an analysis of the aging process and identifies the positive effects that regular exercise and physical activity have not only on longevity but also on delaying specific diseases, decreasing morbidity, and increasing quality of life. It presents theories on aging, the aging process, the structural and functional changes that characterize advancing age, exercise programming concerns for the aged, drug use and abuse by seniors, and the benefits of exercise and physical activity. This text offers a more expansive discussion of the particulars of exercise physiology of aging persons than is found in other texts on the subject. With Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the role of physical activity on the aging process, the principles of exercise and assessment considerations for elderly adults, and training for special needs of older adults. Information is presented in the context of three groups found in the aging and health spectrum: average aging individuals, frail elderly, and master athletes. This information is organized within a three-part structure: -Part I explores age-related changes in the major physiological systems. The effects of physical activity on these systems, as well as necessary adaptations for those with impaired abilities in each system, are also discussed. -Part II deals with the interactive roles of nutrition; age-related diseases, such as diabetes and osteoporosis; and physical activity. -Part III presents the physiologic adaptability that may be expected with training and physical activity of older adults. It also addresses the practical issues that must be considered when working with this population, including training for aerobic, anerobic, and muscular fitness; exercise adherence and safety measures; and potential substance abuse of commonly used medications.In addition to the presentation of foundational concepts of physiology as they relate to the process of aging, chapters of Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging contain exercise regimens related to the chapter topic, other forms of physical activity that have proven beneficial to the aging population, and contraindicated exercises. Physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise perturbations are examined, including studies of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle metabolism and strength, neurophysiology and the senses, and the effects of exercise on older adults with the diseases of aging, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. Chapter-opening quotes provide the insights of selected thinkers, scientists, and fitness professionals on the topic discussed.Practitioners who work with older adults will find programming recommendations in each chapter to help translate the science into practice. An appendix offers easy access to forms and assessments, including a Three-Day Nutritional Assessment form and a Client History form. The language used throughout the text embraces the science of exercise physiology but also welcomes practitioners to apply the information presented.For student readers, Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging incorporates these helpful features to assist learning and retention: -Chapter-opening outlines offer quick reference to topics. -Chapter-ending Questions to Consider provide tools for self-study and reflection. -Numerous tables and figures reinforce chapter concepts and add visual or statistical information related to the process of aging, fall prevention, international demographics, and theories of aging.-References provide additional opportunities for reading and research with selected books, articles, and Web sites. -Appendixes contain information on specific Web sites and numerous tests and forms that may be photocopie
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DANVILLE – CRIS Healthy Aging Center will sponsor a senior citizen emergency food pack distribution from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Sept. 29 at the CRIS Center, 309 N. Franklin St. read more
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