ISBN:
9783031309151
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (VIII, 272 p. 1 illus.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Series Statement:
International Perspectives on Aging Series v.36
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.26
Keywords:
Altersdiskriminierung
;
Geriatrie
;
Lebensdauer
;
Lebenserwartung
;
Hohes Alter
Abstract:
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Ageism Revolution and Human Longivity Beyond Age 100 -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Illustrative Vignette -- 1.3 Defining Ageism -- 1.3.1 Three Levels of Ageism -- 1.3.2 Potential Causes of Ageism (Theoretical Level) -- 1.4 Evolution of Ageism -- 1.5 Why Is Ageism Important? -- 1.6 Age-Differentiated Behavior -- 1.7 Distinguishing Between Ageism and Age-Differentiated Behavior -- 1.8 Consequences of Ageism -- 1.8.1 Healthcare Professionals & -- Ageism -- 1.9 How to Avoid and Prevent Ageism -- 1.10 Chapter Summary -- Additional Resources -- Multiple Choice Questions -- References -- Chapter 2: Demography of Centenarians -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 International Studies on Centenarians -- 2.3 Geographic Clusters of Centenarians -- 2.4 Studies in the United States -- 2.5 Gender -- 2.6 Race -- 2.7 Socioeconomic Factors -- 2.8 Limitations in the Study of Centenarians -- 2.9 Conclusion -- Demography of Centenarians Review Questions -- Demography of Centenarians Review Questions: Answers -- References -- Chapter 3: The Genetics of Exceptional Longevity in Humans and Relevance to Healthy Aging -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Extreme Longevity and Families -- 3.3 The Biology of Aging -- 3.4 Longevity-Enhancing Genes in Humans -- 3.5 Chapter Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions -- References -- Chapter 4: Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Centenarians -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Case Presentation -- 4.3 The Rationale for Studying Centenarians -- 4.4 Difficulties and Limitations Studying Centenarians -- 4.5 The Aging Heart and Blood Vessels -- 4.6 Genetics Biomarkers -- 4.7 Clinical Management Considerations for Cardiovascular Disease -- 4.8 Blood Pressure Evaluation and Management -- 4.9 Hyperlipidemia Management -- 4.10 Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis and Management.
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