The Epidemiology of Aging
2 The Epidemiology of Aging Carol Jagger Age is not measured by years. Nature does not equally distribute energy. Some people are born old and tired while others are going…
Venous Thromboembolism in Older Adults
47 Venous Thromboembolism in Older Adults Hamsaraj G.M. Shetty, Philip A. Routledge Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease and an important cause of morbidity and…
Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots
67 Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots Sean D. Christie, Richard Cowie Most pathologic processes that affect the spinal cord in older adults are related to degenerative diseases…
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
48 Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Paul Hernandez Diseases of Airflow Obstruction Two common chronic lung diseases found in older adults are characterized by expiratory airflow obstruction on lung…
The Mistreatment and Neglect of Frail Older People*
112 The Mistreatment and Neglect of Frail Older People* Anthea Tinker, Simon Biggs, Jill Manthorpe Evidence about the abuse, mistreatment, and neglect of frail older people has been emerging over…
Palliative Medicine for the Older Patient
114 Palliative Medicine for the Older Patient Margred M. Capel This chapter will define palliative care and consider it in the context of the older patient. In addition, it will…
Social Vulnerability in Old Age
30 Social Vulnerability in Old Age Melissa K. Andrew People’s lives are embedded in rich social contexts; many social factors affect each of our lives every day. This is perhaps…
Urinary Incontinence
106 Urinary Incontinence Adrian S. Wagg Introduction There is an often used quote stating that the bladder is an unreliable witness and the symptoms a patient describes do not point…
Clinical Immunology
93 Clinical Immunology Immune Senescence and the Acquired Immunodeficiency of Aging Mohan K. Tummala, Dennis D. Taub, William B. Ershler Changes in the Human Immune System with Aging As a…
Sexuality in Old Age
98 Sexuality in Old Age Carien G. Hartmans Introduction Sexuality, sexual behavior, and intimacy are considered aspects of quality of life and remain important throughout all phases of life. Sexuality…
