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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 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 $4.07! new only from $6.93! \| SVS
2	Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us about Leading Longer, Healthier and More Meaningful Lives more books like this by David Snowdon, Ph.D. Dr. Snowdon's research on Alzheimer's brings to light not only advancements in the prevention of this disease, but also some of the inspiring stories of his subjects--the 678 Catholic Sisters he studied over a ten year period. His work is as much about the philosophy of aging as it is about the process. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response more books like this by Priscilla Ebersole, Ph.D. 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 $39.66! \| SVS
4	Basic Geriatric Nursing more books like this by Gloria Wold 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 $7.80! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Aging: Concepts and Controversies more books like this by Dr. Harry R Moody Harry "Rick" Moody has again presented the key concepts and controversies in an engaging and accessible fashion, supported with carefully chosen adapted readings, resulting in the most captivating introduction to gerontology available today. From the opening chapter, the author encourages the reader to see ageing not as a fixed period of life but ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $37.95! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics more books like this by Dr. Robert L Kane, Itamar B Abrass, Joseph G Ouslander, M.D. '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 $8.65! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Aging more books like this by Harold Cox (Editor) This eighteenth edition of "Annual Editions: Aging" (2006 Update) provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. Organizational features include: an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; a general introduction; brief overviews for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Coping with Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Emotional Survival Guide more books like this by Rose Oliver, Frances A Bock (Photographer) 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
9	Obstetric Anesthesia more books like this by Norris The book the field has asked for is back in a brand-new edition! Leading authorities review the preoperative evaluation of the mother and fetus...management during surgery, labor, and cesarean delivery...postanesthetic care...and the legal, ethical, and quality-of-care issues inherent in managing an obstetric anesthesia service. Detailed ... see all copies from $8.55! new only from $47.78! \| SVS
10	Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults: Theory and Practice more books like this by Carol A Miller 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 $12.93! \| SVS
11 view cover	Psychotherapy with Older Adults more books like this by Dr. Bob G Knight Praise for the First Edition 'Bob G Knight not only provides an avenue for therapists to get up-to-date in this field, but he even considers the future...This book is indeed a major contribution to the developing trend that psychotherapists who work with older adults need to become competent as geropsychotherapists!' - Contemporary Psychology Now ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $48.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The New Ourselves, Growing Older: Women Aging with Knowledge and Power more books like this by Paula Brown Doress-Worters, Diana Laskin Siegal, Wendy Sanford (Foreword by) Following in the ground-breaking tradition of "Our Bodies, Ourselves," Paula B. Doress-Worters and Diana Laskin Siegal address the needs of the growing number of women over the age of forty. This new and revised edition of the bestselling "Ourselves, Growing Older" includes new chapters on menopause and reform of the medical care system as well as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| first editions
13 view cover	Handbook of Geriatric Care Management more books like this by Cathy Cress, MSW (Editor) This cutting-edge book on geriatric care management is designed to meet a growing area that spans across the continuum of health care, and is the essential reference for the geriatric care management profession. It gives health care delivery systems, private and public health care practitioners, business people, and schools of nursing, social work ... see all copies from $36.20! new only from $36.20! \| SVS
14 view cover	Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care more books like this by Kristen L Mauk see all copies from $32.00! new only from $32.23! \| SVS
15 view cover	Why Survive? Being Old in America more books like this by Robert N Butler "Butler questions the value of long life for its own sake; modern medicine, he says, has ironically created 'a huge group of people for whom survival is possible but satisfaction in living elusive.' He proposes sweeping policy reforms to redefine and restructure the institutions responsible for what he calls 'the tragedy of old age in America.'." ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Introductory Gerontological Nursing more books like this by Sally S Roach This clear and easy-to-read new text is focused on the specific information needs of the LPN/LVN student. Basic concepts of gerontology and roles of the nurse are thoroughly covered, including ethical and legal issues and special communication considerations for the elderly. Two full chapters introduce communication skills and management skills ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.21! \| first editions
17 view cover	Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology more books like this by Hazzard The definitive treatise of the specialty is here in a totally revised and updated new edition. Continues its tradition of presenting the latest in diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the elderly as it addresses the prevailing principles of gerontology. This orientation, which features experts from the fields of geriatric medicine and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $224.60!
18 view cover	Caring for Older Adults Holistically more books like this by Mary Ann Anderson, PhD, RN, CS, CNA Mary Ann Anderson's personal, easy-to-read style has made her books staples of LPN/LVN programs. In the new fourth edition of her engaging "Caring for Older Adults Holistically", she gives her text a complete overhaul to more comprehensively address the needs of a burgeoning population of elderly who require a wide range of care from LPN/LVNs. All ... see all copies from $20.62! new only from $20.85! \| SVS
19 view cover	Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences more books like this by Professor Robert H Binstock "The Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences, Sixth Edition" provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging. The 25 chapters are divided into four sections discussing Aging and Time, Aging and Social Structure, Social Factors and Social Institutions, and Aging and Society. Within this context, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.50! \| first editions \| SVS
20	V/F Validation: The Feil Method: How to Help Disoriented Old-Old more books like this by Naomi Feil, M.S.W. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $85.38! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Geriatric Physical Therapy more books like this by Andrew A Guccione 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 $5.89! new only from $50.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Social Forces and Aging more books like this by Robert C. Atchley Atchley and Barusch's interdisciplinary approach has produced a text that provides the concepts, information, insight, and examples students need to achieve a basic understanding of aging as a social process. Covering the physical problems, inner experiences, and instrumental needs of the aging, the text examines aging on both an individual and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.85! \| SVS
23 view cover	Social Work with Elders: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Assessment & Intervention more books like this by Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich Social Work with Elders is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the process of providing social and mental health services to the elderly. This book covers the basics of biopsychosocial changes associated with the aging process through the assessment of strengths and challenges to the design and execution of problem-solving ... see all copies from $28.74! new only from $62.02!
24 view cover	Health Promotion and Aging: Practical Applications for Health Professionals more books like this by David Haber Continuing to advocate for health professionals becoming health educators and a more informed, healthier aging population, David Haber has updated this fourth edition of his respected text with discussion and analysis of major issues and topics in the field, including: A Critique of the "MyPyramid Food Guide" How to Change Medical Encounters ... see all copies from $13.96! new only from $66.10! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Aging Network: Programs and Services more books like this by Donald E Gelfand This is an essential text for students of gerontology and public health, and a useful reference for practitioners. Clearly and concisely written, this thoroughly updated edition points out the goals, target populations, and important components in a multitude of programs. These programs include income maintenance, transportation, nutrition, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.50! \| first editions \| SVS

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