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Health in the Later Years, 4/e
Armeda F. Ferrini, California State University - Chico
Rebecca Ferrini, Edgemoor Hospital - County of San Diego

Feature Summary

  • A chapter on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention emphasizes the benefits of life-long lifestyle choices and the benefits of taking personal control over one’s wellness.
  • Coverage of minority aging helps students gain perspective on the rapidly growing relevant minority elderly population in the U.S.
  • A pedagogical aid – "What is your opinion?" – helps the student focus in on selected subjects and increase the effectiveness of study time.
  • Provides nutritional requirements to reflect RDAs for older adults; recommendations regarding exercise for older adults; and a discussion about the emerging options for long term care.
  • Includes information on the growing population of elderly and what services and systems will be needed to effectively deal with their needs.
  • A sound pedagogical framework stimulates student interest and enhances comprehension. Included are: chapter introductions, case studies, boxed inserts, and end of chapter summaries and activities.
  • This text provides a broad overview of health and aging, addressing concerns of those working with elders, and covering psychological, sociological, biological, and political factors affecting aging populations.








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