Health Promotion and Aging: Practical Applications for Health Professionals, Sixth Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826199178 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 536 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The text synthesizes current research findings with practical applications, and includes detailed and updated descriptions of the author's own programs that have been recognized by the National Council on the Aging's Best Practices in Health Promotion and Aging.New to this Edition:Up-to-date coverage of the future of Medicare, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act, and the Healthy People 2020 initiative New section on technology and aging Current developments in complementary and alternative medicine New findings regarding geriatric physical and mental health and community health Current information about exercise, nutrition and weight management Updated information on public health policy Current trends in long-term care and end-of-
Wonderful Stephannie Very informative and enjoyable to read. I used this to supplement my gerontology class.. "Very Informative" according to Alicia E Mathews. Even though this book is geared toward gerontology, its noted research is very helpful for any adult age. Included are several services that can be contacted by mail, phone or website. I originally borrowed the book on my kindle, but loved it so much, I had to order my own book.. Crystal said Right on time. I received this book right on time for school. The book is interesting and filled with positive knowledge about aging.
His early academic and research career included positions at the University of the District of Columbia; the University of South Florida, Tampa; and the University of Southern California, where he also received his PhD in sociology from the Andrus Gerontology Center. Dr. David Haber, PhD , is an assistant professor in the Gerontology Department at Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon. For a decade he was the John and Janice Fisher distingui
From the Back Cover "Praise for the fifth edition:"I applaud Dr. New to this edition is current information regarding the future of Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act, information about the Healthy People 2020 initiative supported with examples, up-to-date and comprehensive medical screening recommendations, and an extensive review of new developments in complementary and alternative medicine, geriatric mental health, community health, and public health policy. Haber for addressing key concepts and issues in health promotion and aging, and making them accessible, respectful,