Published September, 2016
By Maria Sullivan, Frances Levin, Dr Maria Sullivan and Dr Frances Levin
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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An evidence-based review of diagnostic and treatment strategies for successfully managing alcohol and substance use disorders in older adults. With contributions from leaders in the field of addiction treatment, this volume offers the most current clinical recommendations and describes best practices for implementing effective treatments in this growing patient population.

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Published September, 2016
By Riccardo A. Audisio and Ulrich Wedding
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This book focuses on the management of hematological cancer and provides guidance on the management issues specific to older patients, spanning background and epidemiology, special considerations in the management of older people, therapeutics and psychosocial considerations.

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Published September, 2016
By Michael W. Rich and Sarah J. Goodlin
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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End-of-life issues in cardiology are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients in the cardiac unit, but there is frequently a lack of understanding regarding their impact on cardiology practice.

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Published September, 2016
By Tova Band-Winterstein and Zvi Eisikovits
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Evidence pertaining to continual violence throughout the life cycle coupled with the experience of growing old in a life permeated by intimate violence is scarce.

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Published September, 2016
By David Thomas, David R. Thomas, MD, Gregory Compton, MD, Gregory Compton and Gregory A. Compton, MD
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
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Medical practitioners receive little, if any, formal training in the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds.

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Published September, 2016
By Sunkyo Kwon
Publisher: Springer (Springer Publishing Co Inc)
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Gerotechnology is the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This title features current and future applications in crucial areas such as mobility and transportation, assistive devices, senior citizen housing, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, research and development (especially design).

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Published September, 2016
By Brian Derby and Riaz Akhtar
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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Exploring the structure and mechanics of aging soft tissues, this edited volume presents authoritative reviews from leading experts on a range of tissues including skin, tendons, vasculature and plantar soft tissues.

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Published September, 2016
By George Demiris, Joost Hoof, Eveline J.M. Wouters and Joost van Hoof
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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Smart homes, home automation and ambient-assisted living are terms used to describe technological systems that enrich our living environment and provide means to support care, facilitate well-being and improve comfort.

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Published September, 2016
By Bodh I. Jugdutt
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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This book synthesizes the major research advances in molecular, biochemical and translational aspects of aging and heart failure over the last four decades and addresses future directions in management and drug discovery.

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Published September, 2016
By Tomas Lindor Griebling
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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The first section covers the biology of aging, the genitourinary system and disease screening including urologic conditions serving as warning signs of other disorders. Urologic conditions in older adults are explored in detail including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infection, nocturia, and benign prostate diseases.

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