Aging and Chronic Disorders

by Stephen J. Morewitz and Mark L. Goldstein

Book Overview

This book provides new perspectives on how aging is affected by chronic disease. The book focuses on how chronic disorders, such as diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and cancer influence stress, coping, and quality of life among older adults. The book emphasizes how management of risk factors for chronic diseases, new treatment and rehabilitation outcomes, social support, and patient education can reduce health care costs and improve...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387708561
• ISBN13: 9780387708560
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 9.3"