Ageing

Much has been written about healthcare for older people, but the ageing process affects people of all ages. Ageing, rather than old people, has received scant attention within healthcare literature. This book addresses this paucity. It explores key perspectives of the ageing process. Ageing and old age are not necessarily synonymous. Ageing is a complex, multi-faceted concept and therefore is explored through three different perspectives: chronological, sociological and physiological. Although the majority of chapter authors are nurses, topics covered in this book extend beyond purely nursing issues. Preface.

Introduction.

What is Ageing?

Theories of Biological ageing.

Skin.

Muscles & Bones.

The Cardiovascular System.

Other Main Body systems.

The Special Senses.

Normal Psychology and Ageing.

Abnormal Psychology and Ageing.

The Sociology of Later Life.

Ethical Aspects of Ageing.

Ageing in minority Ethinic Groups.

Attitudes of Professionals to Older People.

Living well in old Age.

Conclusions.

Glossary.

Philip Woodrow is the author of Ageing: Issues for Physical, Psychological, and Social Health, published by Wiley. Much has been written about healthcare for older people, but the ageing process affects people of all ages. Ageing, rather than old people, has received scant attention within healthcare literature. This book addresses this paucity. It explores key perspectives of the ageing process. Ageing and old age are not necessarily synonymous. Ageing is a complex, multi-faceted concept and therefore is explored through three different perspectives: chronological, sociological and physiological. Although the majority of chapter authors are nurses, topics covered in this book extend beyond purely nursing issues.