Introduction to aging a positive, interdisciplinary approach

This new textbook creates a paradigm shift with a very practical approach to problem solving. Aging is an asset. Its focus on well care rather than just sick care by understanding physical fitness, sexual fitness, consumer fitness, nutritional fitness and social fitness among others, all point to ag...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Sugar, Judith (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company [2014]
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:This new textbook creates a paradigm shift with a very practical approach to problem solving. Aging is an asset. Its focus on well care rather than just sick care by understanding physical fitness, sexual fitness, consumer fitness, nutritional fitness and social fitness among others, all point to aging as an asset leading to civic fitness and the potential for intergenerational support. This text may help springboard Gerontology into the 21st Century as the field creating excitement and hope for students and teachers alike. Cullen T. Hayashida , Ph.D. Director, Kupuna (Elder) Education Center.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (334 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826108845