Geriatrics (Health and Medical Issues Today)

This book is an invaluable source that provides reference information on the myriad issues related to aging faced by the elderly and their healthcare providers.• Presents supporting documents that include abstracts from the primary literature• Provides a timeline highlighting milestones in healthcare, medical research, legislation, and culture that specifically affects the aged• Includes an extensive bibliography that provides sources for further investigation • Contains a comprehensive glossary to help educate readers on the language of the subject