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Exercise for Aging Adults A Guide for Practitioners
Exercise has been rightly termed the “fountain of youth” for older adults. Exercise is associated with lower risks of develo** many chronic...
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Falls in Older Adults
Over 25% of community-dwelling older adults over the age of 65 fall at least once per year and falls are the number one cause of accidental death and...
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Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders Among Older Adults
This timely book provides detailed information regarding the latest treatment for psychiatric disorders among the growing population of older...
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Families of Autistic Adults
Family members of autistic adults continue to play an important role in their lives. In this chapter, we review the concerns and roles of families of...
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Advancing Older Adults' Well-being
This book introduces part of the advances of the aging research conducted by Dr. Yang Wang and his collaborators since 2022. It covers several topics...
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Vibrant Older Adults
This chapter presents the work of the Older Adults Work Group (OAWG), which has focused on the experiences of active older adults, whom we termed...
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Adults’ Worklife Learning
Adults learning effectively across their lengthening working life has become a key personal and social imperative. In distinct ways, addressing...
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Special Population: Older Adults
Adults are living longer lives due to public health measures, treatment for infectious diseases, and other medical advancements, with a resultant...
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Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
This chapter presents a set of questions and answers related to Congenital Heart Disease in Adults.
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Motivational Interviewing for Older Adults
Changing behaviors can be hard at any age. Motivational interviewing can be used by any clinician when discussing exercise. Motivational interviewing...
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Thyroid Disorders in Older Adults
Thyroid disorders are common in older adults and may range from subclinical disease to overt thyroid under-activity or over-activity. Subclinical...
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Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The second edition of this book examines the numerous research and practice advances with regard to adolescents and adults with autism spectrum...
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Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in older adults secondary to falls and motor vehicle collisions. Factors such as physiological changes that...
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Falls in Older Adults
Over 25% of community-dwelling older adults over the age of 65 fall at least once per year and falls are the number one cause of accidental death and...
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Nutrition in Older Adults
This chapter contains information on differences in macro- and micro-nutrient requirements for older people compared to younger adults. Adequacy and...
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Effects on Adults
This is a brief chapter and reflects what is known about ZIKV today. There have been few adult mortalities from ZIKV and we know only one major...
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Pediatric-Like Brain Tumors in Adults
Pediatric brain tumors are different to those found in adults in pathological type, anatomical site, molecular signature, and probable tumor drivers....
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Hypertension in Young Adults
Arterial hypertension in young adults is not well defined due to the high variability of the corresponding age interval. However, ages 18 through 45...
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Care of Adults with Chronic Childhood Conditions A Practical Guide
This book addresses the unique healthcare needs of adults with chronic childhood illnesses. It presents a model of primary and secondary prevention...
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Community-Based Exercise Programs for Older Adults
Community-based exercise programs, based in community centers, congregate living areas, and churches, are attractive options for improving and...