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1	Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance more books like this by Uzzi Reiss, Martin Zucker add to wishlist A pioneering gynecologist and antiaging specialist with a successful Beverly Hills practice, Dr Uzzi Reiss show the way for women who want to turn back the effects of time through natural hormone therapy, but who wonder: is is safe? Does it work? Is hormone therapy right for me? Regardless of your age, the depletion of female hormones is sometimes ... see all copies from $2.86! new only from $6.28! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics more books like this by Dr. Robert L Kane, Itamar B Abrass, Joseph G Ouslander, M.D. add to wishlist 'So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is easy to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics' - "Journal of Family Practice". 'This handy-to-carry-and-use paperback is invaluable as a ready source of comprehensive up-to-date geriatric clinical information...richly supplemented by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults: Theory and Practice more books like this by Carol A Miller add to wishlist Now in its Fifth Edition, this text provides a comprehensive and wellness-oriented approach to the theory and practice of gerontologic nursing. Organized around the author's unique 'functional consequences theory' of gerontologic nursing, the book explores 'normal' age-related changes and risk factors that often interfere with optimal health and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| SVS
4	Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care more books like this by Kristen L Mauk add to wishlist Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, Second Edition is a comprehensive and student-accessible text that offers a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach to caring for the elderly. The framework for the text is built around the Core Competencies set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $19.99! \| SVS
5	Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response more books like this by Priscilla Ebersole, Ph.D. add to wishlist This text uses Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" as the conceptual foundation for care of the ageing client. Maslow's theory states that human beings' needs are arranged in a hierarchy: the lower ones being the need for food and shelter, and the higher ones being the need for self-esteem and "self-actualization". The basic crux of the theory is that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.92! \| SVS
6	Social Forces and Aging more books like this by Robert C. Atchley add to wishlist The aim of this work is to provide students with a basic understanding of ageing as a social process. Covering the physical problems, inner experiences and instrumental needs of the ageing, the text examines ageing on both an individual and societal level. see all copies from $2.47! new only from $39.95!
7	Functional Performance in Older Adults more books like this by Bette R Bonder, PhD, FAOTA, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas add to wishlist This is the ideal resource for rehabilitation professionals who are working with or preparing to work with older adults! It describes the normal aging process, illustrates how health and social factors can impede an aging person's abilities, and demonstrates how to develop mechanisms for maximizing the well-being of older adults.This resource ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
8	Little Black Book of Geriatrics more books like this by Karen Gershman, M.D. add to wishlist Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fourth Edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the elderly patient. The Little Black Book of Geriatrics is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| SVS
9	Caring for Your Aging Dog: A Quality-Of-Life Guide for Your Dog's Senior Years more books like this by Janice Borzendowski add to wishlist This thorough guide to the older dog introduces us to the basics of caring for a senior pet; examining genetics, environment and nutrition; presents a "prevention primer" for forestalling disease and old-age conditions and explains how to recognize vital signs of ageing. Most important, it offers comforting advice on what to do when your beloved ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $7.02! \| SVS
10	Basic Geriatric Nursing more books like this by Gloria Wold add to wishlist BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. It includes care plans that detail NANDA diagnoses and expected outcomes. Nursing interventions are grouped according to health care settings. Several new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.00! \| first editions
11 view cover	Somatics: Reawakening the Mind's Control of Movement, Flexibility, and Health more books like this by Tom Hanna, Thomas Hanna add to wishlist Maintain youthful flexibility in just five minutes a day.. Building on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hannas groundbreaking work completely redefines the bodys potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over timechronic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.49! \| first editions
12 view cover	Psychology of Aging: Theory, Research, and Interventions more books like this by Janet Belsky add to wishlist This comprehensive revision continues to approach ageing from a psychological viewpoint, not a sociological one. It shows how psychological research translates into practice and includes sections on interventions where appropriate. Because it limits its coverage to ageing, rather than all post-adolescent development, it provides students with a ... see all copies from $26.50! new only from $82.33!
13 view cover	Assessment and Treatment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children: A Dual-Level Text more books like this by Adriana Pena-Brooks add to wishlist see all copies from $18.68! new only from $69.83!
14 view cover	Coping with Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Emotional Survival Guide more books like this by Rose Oliver, Frances Bock add to wishlist Through a series of vignettes common in the experiences of caregivers, Coping with Alzheimer's will show readers how to minimize anger, anxiety, guilt and depression. Readers will also learn to maximize the quality of care for their loved ones and live with the reality of Alzheimer's. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.85! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Biology of Aging: Observations & Principles more books like this by Robert Arking add to wishlist Robert Arking's Biology of Aging, 3rd edition, is an introductory text to the biology of aging which gives advanced undergraduate and graduate students a thorough review of the entire field. His prior two editions have also served admirably as a reference text for clinicians and scientists. This new edition captures the extraordinary recent ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $65.54! \| first editions
16 view cover	Office Care Geriatrics: The Essentials more books like this by Thomas C Rosenthal (Editor), Mark E Williams (Editor), Bruce J Naughton (Editor) add to wishlist This practical, ready-access reference provides clinicians and students with evidence-based strategies for the care of older patients. The book is organized to yield quick answers to questions arising during the patient encounter. The contributors offer pragmatic management guidelines appropriate for the complexities of multiple problems and ... see all copies from $14.37! new only from $16.15!
17 view cover	Social Forces & Aging: An Introduction to Social Gerontology more books like this by Professor Robert C Atchley add to wishlist This book should be of interest to students taking courses in gerontology. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.88! \| first editions
18 view cover	Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach more books like this by Richard J Ham add to wishlist "This 2nd edition of "Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case Based Approach" contains a practical approach to managing problems of the elderly presented through real cases, and textual review of the illness/syndrome identified in the case study. The case study format allows readers to involve themselves in clinical problems. The book is divided into five ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Annual Editions: Aging 09/10 more books like this by Cox Harold, Harold Cox add to wishlist Annual Editions is a series of over 65 volumes, each designed to provide convenient, inexpensive access to a wide range of current articles from some of the most respected magazines, newspapers, and journals published today. Annual Editions are updated on a regular basis through a continuous monitoring of over 300 periodical sources. The articles ... see all copies from $15.74! new only from $23.81!
20 view cover	Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment more books like this by C Seth Landefeld, Robert M Palmer, Mary Anne G Johnson add to wishlist The most up-to-date source of clinically focused information on the medical care of the increasing elderly population. This text features relevant diagnostic and treatment content needed by every provider of healthcare to older adults. The text covers the major diseases and disorders of the elderly with particular attention to the care of the ... see all copies from $45.26! new only from $66.58!
21 view cover	Geriatric Physical Therapy more books like this by Andrew A Guccione add to wishlist The second edition of this well-written title provides a comprehensive overview of geriatric physiotherapy for both physiotherapy practitioners and students. It has been thoroughly revised and updated, providing all the latest research and current information on this area. see all copies from $4.31! new only from $49.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Caring for Your Aging Cat: A Quality-Of-Life Guide for Your Cat's Senior Years more books like this by Janice Borzendowski add to wishlist Since cats have a natural talent for looking better than they feel, it may surprise owners to learn that felines are considered "senior" at 7 and "geriatric" at 14. This invaluable guide discusses all issues to do with caring for an older cat and how to assess the well-being of a beloved pet, including end-of-life questions - such as euthanasia ... see all copies from $7.30! new only from $10.14! \| SVS
23 view cover	Health Promotion and Aging: Practical Applications for Health Professionals more books like this by David Haber add to wishlist Focusing on current research findings and practical applications, Haber, in this new edition, continues to stress the importance of collaboration and communication between health professionals and their clients. This expanded evidence-based third edition explores areas including medical screenings, health behavior, exercise, nutrition, weight ... see all copies from $10.68! new only from $71.21! \| SVS
24 view cover	Doing Things: A Guide to Programing Activities for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders more books like this by Ms. Jitka M Zgola, Nancy Mace (Designer) add to wishlist "The book's greatest strength is that it serves as a source of dozens of ideas for meaningful activities for persons with dementing illness... Should be required reading for the adult day-care staff with an interest in dementia." -- Patient Education and Counseling see all copies from $3.05! new only from $5.75! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Handbook of Gerontology: Evidence-Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy more books like this by James A Blackburn (Editor), Catherine N Dulmus (Editor) add to wishlist A multidisciplinary resource that combines the latest research with the best practices for working with older adults, "The Handbook of Gerontology: Evidence Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy" provides an essential source of important theoretical and applied information on gerontology for all mental health professionals interested in ... see all copies from $73.76! new only from $77.94! \| SVS

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