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Design for Nature in Dementia Care
By Garuth Chalfont. 2008
Maintaining a connection to nature is increasingly recognised as an important component of caring for a person with dementia. Design…
for Nature in Dementia Care provides comprehensive examples of ways to connect to nature through indoor and outdoor activities. The author describes a wide range of activities that offer a connection to nature, such as caring for house plants and pets, gardening and cooking, practising handicrafts and domestic chores. He suggests practical ways to incorporate nature into indoor and outdoor environments and also into the design of buildings and landscapes. These suggestions are drawn from interdisciplinary research in environmental psychology, neurology, architecture, nursing and dementia care practice. This book is a practical resource for care providers and design professionals who want to use nature to improve the lives of people with dementia.Drosophila Models for Human Diseases (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1076)
By Masamitsu Yamaguchi. 2018
Most biological pathways physical and neurological properties are highly conserved between humans and Drosophila and nearly 75 of…
human disease-causing genes have a functional homologue in Drosophila This volume provides recent advances in Drosophila models for various human diseases with each chapter providing a review of studies involving Drosophila models as well as detailed protocols commonly used in laboratories Starting with a review of Drosophila s value as a highly tractable model organism for studying human diseases subsequent chapters present Drosophila models for specific human diseases The book provides a useful resource for all scientists who are starting to use the Drosophila model in their studies and for researchers working in the pharmaceutical industry and using new screening models to develop new medicines for various diseasesUnderstanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they…
develop dementia. Like the population at large, people with learning disabilities are living longer, and therefore an increasing number are developing dementia. Service providers, planners, doctors, social workers, carers and direct support staff need to be equipped with relevant knowledge prior to the onset of dementia, so that they can devise appropriate therapeutic interventions and coping strategies, including health and medication management and palliative care. This book will provide essential knowledge for anyone involved in the provision of services, assessment of need and direct care and support for dementia sufferers who also have a learning disability.The Low GI Shopper's Guide to GI Values 2014
By Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, M. Nutri., Diet, Fiona Atkinson. 2014
Diet trends may come and go, but eating according to the glycemic index is the consistent, scientifically proven way to…
manage your health through your eating habits--and The Low GI Shopper's Guide makes it easier than ever! This go-to reference has everything you need to know to use the glycemic index, whether you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or are trying to lose weight. The GI tables--comprehensive lists of foods and their glycemic index values--are the key to unlocking the remarkable health benefits of a low GI diet. The Shopper's Guide offers:Nutritional data for more than 1,200 popular foodsDefinitive at-a-glance tables arranged by food categoryTips for maintaining a gluten-free, low-GI dietThe facts about sugar and sweetenersShopping lists and tips for everyday meals and dining outDiabetes? No Problema!
By Sheri R. Colberg, Leonel Villa-Caballero. 2009
An indispensable addition to the diabetes self-care shelf, Diabetes? No Problema is written expressly for the millions of Latinos who…
have or are at risk for diabetes and its complications. Leading diabetes authorities Drs. Colberg and Villa-Caballero present everything Latinos need to know to understand and manage their condition.Topics include dietary modifications to help control diabetes, common traps and pitfalls, and everyday tips to effectively manage the disease. With inspirational stories of diabetic Latinos who have successfully conquered their condition, Diabetes? No Problema is the most accessible, essential guide for every Latino with, or at risk for, diabetes.The Juggling Act
By Miroslava Lhotsky, Peggy Edwards, Judy Turner. 2002
After Peggy Edwards, Miroslava Lhotsky, and Judy Turner published their highly successful first book, The Healthy Boomer: A No-Nonsense Guide…
to Midlife Health for Women and Men, they embarked on a series of workshops with health professionals and men and women in midlife. Like them, the participants often found it almost impossible to juggle the responsibilities of midlife and still find time and energy for themselves. Translating the principles of balance and good health into daily action is difficult, and the authors knew from their seminars that participants were always pleased to hear stories of struggle and success from others. It made sense, they concluded, to ask Boomers themselves the best ways to manage midlife.To get a sense of common issues in midlife and possible coping strategies, they sent out a questionnaire and conducted telephone interviews to draw out more in-depth ideas. The results are found in this book, a collection of anecdotes, quotes, and wisdom from Boomers themselves. In midlife, we start to get in touch with the fact that our time on earth will not last forever and is precious. This book provides a variety of ways of looking at this fact and of thinking about the choices ahead. There are motivating stories from Boomers (some, such as Pamela Wallin, known to many), brief updates from the scientific world, and interesting tidbits of information from the survey.From the Trade Paperback edition.Better With Age
By Robin Porter. 2014
For centuries, humans have been seeking it-that elusive fountain of youth, a cure for old age. From wrinkle creams and…
cosmetic surgery, to dietary supplements and hormone therapy, entire industries thrive on our reluctance to grow old. We fear losing our vigor, our social network, our memories, our wealth, yes, even our hair! But suppose up to 75 percent of how long we live and much of how well we age is determined by lifestyle? While scientists disagree on how to prevent the effects of aging, most all agree that you can significantly influence how well you age. In Never Too Young: Your Blueprint for Staying Smart, Strong, and Happy for Life, author Robin Porter provides strategies to start as early as your fifties or sixties to empower yourself to live an active, engaged later life. Whether you are planning for your retirement or helping to identify the best resources for your aging parents, this book will help make those senior years the happiest, healthiest possible.Retire with a Mission
By Richard G. Wendel. 2008
YOUR PLAN FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY, AND MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT. Retirement is not an ending: It's the beginning of an entirely…
new phase of life, one that requires new activities, renewed relationships, and, most important, a way to find value and worth without going to work every day. Saving tons of money does not guarantee a happy retirement - you also need to know how you want to live the rest of your life. Writing a mission statement can help you craft an action plan for spending your time and money in the most fulfilling and joyful ways possible.Retooling For An Aging America: Building The Health Care Workforce
By Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. 2008
As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a…
health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.The Couple's Retirement Puzzle
By Dorian Mintzer, Roberta Taylor. 2014
The essential guide for couples to create a happy, healthy, and successful retirement! Retirement can be the best time of…
your life, but for couples, there's far more to it than cashing in on your 401(k). The most important asset you have during retirement is each other, yet many couples aren't sure where to begin to prepare for retired life or what to consider as they do. The Couple's Retirement Puzzle reveals ten key conversations couples should tackle before retirement to ensure a rewarding second half of life together, including: Do we have enough money to support the lifestyle we want? Should we retire simultaneously or separately? Do we stay put or explore new frontiers? What's the best way to stay healthy and fit after fifty? How do we meet new friends and create new interests outside of work? How will we balance time together and time apart? And more! Filled with smart practical advice, engaging anecdotes, and helpful exercises,The Couple's Retirement Puzzle will guide you and your partner to a fulfilling retirement you can enjoy and celebrate together.Handbook of Iron Overload Disorders
By James C. Barton, Corwin Q. Edwards, Pradyumna D. Phatak, Robert S. Britton, Bruce R. Bacon. 2010
A practical, clinically-oriented handbook of iron overload disorders giving a compact guide to normal iron metabolism, iron-related pathobiology, and the…
diagnosis and management of heritable and acquired iron overload disorders. Many of these disorders were discovered and characterized only in the last decade, and are unmentioned or inadequately described in most texts. Written by clinicians for clinicians, this handbook summarizes information on diverse iron overload conditions, including their history, signs, symptoms, physical examination findings, genetics, genotype-phenotype correlations, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment. Most physicians, regardless of specialty, encounter patients with systemic or organ-specific iron overload conditions. This book contains essential information for practising adult and pediatric medical specialists in the fields of hematology, gastroenterology, hepatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, diabetology, neurology, oncology, dermatology and internal medicine. Pathologists, pharmacologists, geneticists, genetic counselors and epidemiologists will also find substantial, up-to-date sections in this handbook that are pertinent to their respective fields of interest.Diabetes: The New Type 2
By Biermann, June, Virginia Valentine, Barbara Toohey. 2000
An up-to-the minute, comprehensive, whole-life guide to living with and successfully managing type 2 diabetes, the fastest-growing form of the…
disease in the United States and around the world. With 1. 5 million new cases diagnosed each year, diabetes is a certified American epidemic-seven percent of the U. S. population will be diagnosed with diabetes in their lives, with type 2 diabetes the fastest-growing form of the disease. In Diabetes: The New Type 2, Virginia Valentine, a clinical nurse specialist and diabetes educator who has lived with diabetes for almost thirty years, combines forces with diabetes educators June Biermann and Barbara Toohey (one of whom has diabetes herself), pooling their extensive knowledge and experience to deliver medical and lifestyle advice with good humour, high energy, and straight talk. This update of their classic Diabetes Type 2 & What to Do is filled with essential information on the latest developments in leading a healthy, happy life with type 2 diabetes. In an upbeat, down-to-earth style, Valentine, Biermann, and Toohey lead readers through the basics of medication, diet, exercise, and emotional health, evaluating the latest diabetes studies and information, as well as:- Breakthroughs in medication, diet, and exercise to maintain healthy glucose levels- Lowering your risk for heart attack, stroke, and other diabetes-related health conditions- Caring for children with type 2 diabetes- Diabetes and Alzheimer's- and much moreAn invaluable resource, Diabetes: The New Type 2 is a lively user-friendly approach to one of the greatest health issues of our time.The Metabolic Syndrome
By Sarah H. Wild, Christopher D. Byrne. 2000
The Metabolic Syndrome is a valuable reference text, covering all aspects of the metabolic syndrome and its constituent diseases including…
inflammation, oxidation and adipocytokines. This book explains the aetiology, pathogenesis and clinical treatment of all risk factors as well as the relationship with diabetes, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and coronary heart disease.The Metabolic Syndrome has been further improved from the 1st edition that was highly commended in 2006 Annual British Medical Association medical books competition. All chapters from the first edition are fully updated and this new edition contains an increase in international contributions and five new chapters on:Childhood obesity and metabolic syndromeBariatric surgery for obesityFitnessBrain insulin resistance and appetiteThe nature of the insulin resistance seen in metabolic syndrome.This brand new edition of The Metabolic Syndrome will be an indispensable resource for all clinical researchers, physicians and scientists requiring detailed up-to-date information on the metabolic syndrome to further their own research or to treat and manage the syndrome and its complications. Specifically, the text will be of particular relevance to those involved and working in the fields of diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, cardiology, vascular disease and hepatology.Review of the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study Draft Final Report
By National Research Council. 2000
THE FUTURE OF HUMAN HEALTHSPAN: Demography, Evolution, Medicine, and Bioengineering
By The National Academies. 2008
An individual's healthspan can be defined as the length of time an individual is able to maintain good health. In…
2007, over one hundred experts and researchers from public and private institutions across the nation convened to find new ways of addressing the human healthspan and the elusive nature of aging. Experts in public health, bioengineering, neuroscience and gerontology discussed how stress and lifestyle influence the decline of health at older ages. Other discussions focused on the integration of technology in the quality of life, gerontology, regenerative medicine and life expectancy with regard to social and behavioral traits. Still, other groups explored topics such as the cellular and molecular mechanisms of biological aging, the effects of exercise on the human healthspan, and changes in social context to enhance functional status of the elderly. Most importantly, experts agreed that it was imperative to ensure that the elderly have access to medical services by establishing relationships with health care and insurance providers.Practical Manual of Clinical Obesity
By Robert Kushner, Sudhesh Kumar, Victor Lawrence. 2013
This accessible guide to obesity and its clinical management provides clear, didactic, clinically focused guidance for all healthcare professionals involved…
in the treatment and management of patients with obesity, thus acting as a repository of essential practical knowledge. It is an ideal practical guide for registrars and residents in endocrinology and metabolic disease, as well as all other health professionals who regularly manage obese patients, such as specialist obesity and diabetes nurses, dietitians, and general practitioners with an interest in obesity management.Endocrine Disruptors in the Environment
By Sushil K. Khetan. 2014
The book is divided in three parts and 14 chapters. An introductory chapter provides an overview of endocrine system, and…
endocrine disruptors, discussing their salient features and presenting a historical perspective of endocrine disruption phenomena. The first part includes seven chapters that cover hormone-signalling mechanisms, followed by various broad classes of putative endocrine disruptors and an introduction to environmental epigenetic modifications. The second part in two chapters focuses on removal processes of various EDCs by biotic and abiotic transformation/ degradation. The third and final part consists of four chapters, embracing themes on finding solutions to environmental EDCs including their detection, regulation, replacement and remediation.The Driving Force
By Michel Tremblay, Linda Gaboriau. 2003
In Act 1, Claude, 55, visits his father Alex, 77, in an Alzheimer's ward, intimately tending to his silent, vacant…
father's bodily needs while hopelessly trying to reach him with monologues and settle misunderstandings. In Act 2, in an eerie reversal of roles, Alex visits Claude in the same ward, similarly finding disconsolate irony where he had looked for forgiveness.New Man Journey
By Steve Silver. 2013
While retirement can be liberating, it can also feel daunting. For decades a man focuses on building his career, providing…
for his family, and being a father to his children. But once the career has faded and the children have grown, what's the his next step? What's his next great challenge? Himself. New Man Journey offers a practical game plan for men seeking purpose, fulfillment, and spiritual growth. Drawing from years of senior men's ministry and his own journey, Steve Silver encourages readers to examine their priorities and plan for the adventure of a lifetime. Warm in tone, conversational in style, New Man Journey is ideal for any retiree who's ready for the next challenge and chapter of his life.Behavioral Endocrinology (2nd edition)
By Jill B. Becker, S. Marc Breedlove, David Crews, Margaret M. Mccarthy. 2002
This popular behavioral endocrinology text provides detailed information on what hormones are, how they affect cells, and how such effects…
can alter the behavior of animals, including humans. Presenting a broad continuum of levels of analysis, from molecular to evolutionary, the book discusses how genes work, the structure of cells, the interactions of endocrine organs, the behavior of individuals, the structure of social hierarchies, and the evolution of mating systems. The second edition, while maintaining the strengths of the first edition, has been thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments in genetics and molecular biology and related social concerns. It contains four new chapters: on the use of molecular biology techniques in behavioral endocrinology, on psychoneuroimmunology, on hormonal influences on sensorimotor function, and on cognitive function in nonhuman animals.