Health and Wellbeing in Late Life Perspectives and Narratives from India /

This open access book takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic understanding of late old age, and situates the aged person within the context of family, caregivers, clinical and other institutions. All through the book, the author discusses preparedness for an aging individual as wel...

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Main Author: Chatterjee, Prasun (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Understanding Frailty: The Science and Beyond
  • 2. Living with Failing Memory: From a Caregiver's Perspective
  • 3. Panorama of Cancer
  • 4. Meaningful Engagement: An Option or Not
  • 5. Constipation: Much more than a Symptom
  • 6. Fall: A Geriatric Syndrome with Endless Agony
  • 7. Stroke, Premorbid Status and Resilience
  • 8. Discussion about Sexual Health: Is it Age Inappropriate?
  • 9. Treat or Not to Treat
  • 10. Successful Ageing: An Opportunity and Responsibility for All. .