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Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life

New Perspectives on Treatment, Research, and Policy

Modifié par Carl I. Cohen, Paul D. Meesters ...

By 2050, the number of people aged sixty years and older with schizophrenia is expected to double and affect about 10 million people worldwide. Psychoses are among the most common experiences in later life, with a lifetime risk of 23 percent. As a result, there is a looming crisis in mental health care. Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life is the first major multidisciplinary reference on ... En savoir plus

$70.55 CAD

By 2050, the number of people aged sixty years and older with schizophrenia is expected to double and affect about 10 million people worldwide. Psychoses are among the most common experiences in later life, with a lifetime risk of 23 percent. As a result, there is a looming crisis in mental health care. Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life is the first major multidisciplinary reference on
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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

par Tammi L. Shlotzhauer ...

Collections series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
The trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritis—now completely updated and revised.In the fourth edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, shares new findings about causes and treatments, including:• Research on risk factors and triggers, from pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract and smoking to pollutant and chemical exposure• Lifestyle ... En savoir plus

$29.51 CAD

The trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritis—now completely updated and revised.In the fourth edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, shares new findings about causes and treatments, including:• Research on risk factors and triggers, from pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract and smoking to pollutant and chemical exposure• Lifestyle
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Speroff's Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility

par Hugh S. Taylor, Lubna Pal, Emre Seli ...

For more than 50 years, Speroff’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility has been one of the world’s most widely read and respected gynecology texts, with its authoritative coverage of physiology, clinical endocrinology, contraception, and infertility. The fully revised 10th Edition, edited by Drs. Hugh Taylor, Lubna Pal, and Emre Seli, continues the tradition of excellence, offering a ... En savoir plus

$318.95 CAD

For more than 50 years, Speroff’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility has been one of the world’s most widely read and respected gynecology texts, with its authoritative coverage of physiology, clinical endocrinology, contraception, and infertility. The fully revised 10th Edition, edited by Drs. Hugh Taylor, Lubna Pal, and Emre Seli, continues the tradition of excellence, offering a
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Joyspan

The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half

par Dr. Kerry Burnight, Ph.D ...

**A New York Times bestseller!From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.**Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**A New York Times bestseller!From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.**Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach
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Elderhood

Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life

par Louise Aronson ...

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life... ... En savoir plus

$15.56 CAD

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life...
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Reversing Alzheimer's

The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health

par Heather Sandison ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary new approach to dementia care and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s, this guide shows how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a new ... En savoir plus

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary new approach to dementia care and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s, this guide shows how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a new
... En savoir plus
The Nostalgia Factory

Memory, Time and Aging

par Douwe Draaisma ...

Traduit par Liz Waters ...

"An entertaining discussion" of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks ( Times Higher Education Supplement).When we can't call to mind the name of someone we've known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just "senior moments," or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned ... En savoir plus

$15.83 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"An entertaining discussion" of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks ( Times Higher Education Supplement).When we can't call to mind the name of someone we've known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just "senior moments," or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned
... En savoir plus
Why We Die

The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

par Venki Ramakrishnan ...

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan...
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The Boys in the Bunkhouse

Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland

par Dan Barry ...

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual
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The 36-Hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

par Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins ...

Collections series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the ... En savoir plus

$24.65 CAD

With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the
... En savoir plus
Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory

What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It

par Andrew E. Budson, MD, Maureen K. O'Connor, Psy.D ...

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to ... En savoir plus

$10.79 CAD

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to
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Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging

An Easy and Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Your Body Young, Your Mind Sharp and Your Spirit Fulfilled

par Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Ph.D., Christina Chen, M.D. ...

Healthy aging isn’t simply a roll of the dice. How people age is a choice.Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging discusses the biology of aging — why we age and how to slow the aging process. It delves into common health and lifestyle concerns and outlines steps that readers can take to enjoy longer and more purposeful lives.Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most ... En savoir plus

$18.71 CAD

Healthy aging isn’t simply a roll of the dice. How people age is a choice.Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging discusses the biology of aging — why we age and how to slow the aging process. It delves into common health and lifestyle concerns and outlines steps that readers can take to enjoy longer and more purposeful lives.Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most
... En savoir plus
Alzheimer’s Society factsheet 524: Understanding and respecting the person with dementia

par Alzheimer's Society ...

Collections Livre 524 - Alzheimer's Society factsheets
Understanding and respecting the person with dementia is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. It is important to remember that a person with dementia is a unique and valuable human being, despite their illness, and they should be treated with respect. This factsheet looks at ways to help the person to feel valued and good about themselves. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and ... En savoir plus

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Understanding and respecting the person with dementia is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. It is important to remember that a person with dementia is a unique and valuable human being, despite their illness, and they should be treated with respect. This factsheet looks at ways to help the person to feel valued and good about themselves. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and
... En savoir plus
Vieillir en santé : C'est possible !

par Michèle Sirois, Sylvie Belleville ...

Si la tendance se maintient, vous vivrez vieux. Votre corps et vos capacités se modifieront au fil des années à venir… comme ils l'ont fait tout au long de votre vie. Vous expérimenterez peut-être certains irritants du vieillissement comme les trous de mémoire, les douleurs qui apparaissent, les médicaments qui se multiplient, les sens qui s'émoussent. Vous préférez ne pas y penser ? C'est tout à ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

Si la tendance se maintient, vous vivrez vieux. Votre corps et vos capacités se modifieront au fil des années à venir… comme ils l'ont fait tout au long de votre vie. Vous expérimenterez peut-être certains irritants du vieillissement comme les trous de mémoire, les douleurs qui apparaissent, les médicaments qui se multiplient, les sens qui s'émoussent. Vous préférez ne pas y penser ? C'est tout à
... En savoir plus
Ageless Aging

A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan

par Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley ...

We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And that is particularly true for women:Women can expect to live five years longer than men.A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average.Women comprise 80% of centenarians, the fastest growing segment of the world’s population.But despite these incredible statistics, women are not living well. Women typically spend the last 14 ... En savoir plus

$15.83 CAD

We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And that is particularly true for women:Women can expect to live five years longer than men.A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average.Women comprise 80% of centenarians, the fastest growing segment of the world’s population.But despite these incredible statistics, women are not living well. Women typically spend the last 14
... En savoir plus
It's Never Too Late To Change Your Mind 2nd Edition

par Michael J. Valenzuela ...

You CAN take practical steps to avoid dementia -- and this book from an Australian expert shows you how.Within twenty years, dementia is set to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death in Australia. Recent studies show that almost half our adult population already have a family member or friend with the illness. those statistics seem rather grim, but there is GOOD NEWS! We don't ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

You CAN take practical steps to avoid dementia -- and this book from an Australian expert shows you how.Within twenty years, dementia is set to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death in Australia. Recent studies show that almost half our adult population already have a family member or friend with the illness. those statistics seem rather grim, but there is GOOD NEWS! We don't
... En savoir plus
Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

par Anne Basting ...

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to
... En savoir plus
Old Man Country

My Search for Meaning Among the Elders

par Thomas R. Cole ...

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps readers see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters twelve distinguished ... En savoir plus

$15.11 CAD

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps readers see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters twelve distinguished
... En savoir plus
Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

par Lesley K. Bowker, James D. Price, Kunal S. Shah, Sarah C. Smith ...

Collections series Oxford Medical Handbooks
This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities. It includes new material on risk ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities. It includes new material on risk
... En savoir plus
The Masters Athlete

Understanding the Role of Sport and Exercise in Optimizing Aging

Modifié par Joe Baker, Sean Horton, Patricia Weir ...

Masters athletes are those that continue to train and compete, typically at a high level, beyond the age of thirty-five and into middle and old age. As populations in the industrialized world get older and governments become increasingly keen to promote healthy aging and non-pharmacological interventions, the study of masters athletes enables us to better understand the benefits of, and ... En savoir plus

$91.16 CAD

Masters athletes are those that continue to train and compete, typically at a high level, beyond the age of thirty-five and into middle and old age. As populations in the industrialized world get older and governments become increasingly keen to promote healthy aging and non-pharmacological interventions, the study of masters athletes enables us to better understand the benefits of, and
... En savoir plus
Alzheimer’s Society factsheet 523: Carers - looking after yourself

par Alzheimer's Society ...

Collections Livre 523 - Alzheimer's Society factsheets
Carers: looking after yourself is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. Caring for a person with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. The needs of the person may often come before your own which can be difficult to manage. This factsheet looks at why looking after yourself is important and where you can access support. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. ... En savoir plus

$1.79 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Carers: looking after yourself is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. Caring for a person with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. The needs of the person may often come before your own which can be difficult to manage. This factsheet looks at why looking after yourself is important and where you can access support. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
... En savoir plus
Geriatric Psychiatry

A Case-Based Textbook

Modifié par Ana Hategan, Caroline Giroux, James A. Bourgeois, Calvin H. Hirsch ...

Collections series Medicine (R0)
This textbook presents real-world cases and discussions that introduce the various mental health syndromes found in the aging population before delving into the core concepts covered by geriatric psychiatry curricula. The text follows each case study with the vital information necessary for physicians in training, including key features of each disorder and its presentation, practical guidelines ... En savoir plus

$174.23 CAD

This textbook presents real-world cases and discussions that introduce the various mental health syndromes found in the aging population before delving into the core concepts covered by geriatric psychiatry curricula. The text follows each case study with the vital information necessary for physicians in training, including key features of each disorder and its presentation, practical guidelines
... En savoir plus
Psychological Assessment and Therapy with Older Adults

par Bob G. Knight, Nancy A. Pachana ...

Due to improvements in health and healthcare, the elderly population is expanding rapidly within the developed world. However, more and more elderly people require some form of psychological support at some point in their later years. The types of problems faced by this population are quite distinct and often more complex than those faced by younger adults, and throw up many new challenges - in ... En savoir plus

$68.39 CAD

Due to improvements in health and healthcare, the elderly population is expanding rapidly within the developed world. However, more and more elderly people require some form of psychological support at some point in their later years. The types of problems faced by this population are quite distinct and often more complex than those faced by younger adults, and throw up many new challenges - in
... En savoir plus
Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia

par Anne Kenny ...

Collections series A 36-Hour Day Book
Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia.Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial ... En savoir plus

$22.67 CAD

Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia.Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial
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