Geriatri

Herbal medicine refers to the practice of using plants to treat diseases and improve overall health and wellness. These medicines are available in the form of powders, tablets, extracts, capsules, teas, and dried or fresh plants. It also uses bee and fungal products, as well as shells, minerals and animal parts. There are several herbs that are frequently utilized in herbal medicine such as garlic, Echinacea, ginseng, dong quai, ginger, Hypericum perforatum, etc. Herbal medicine is considered to have various medicinal herbs that have anti-aging properties. The extracts of the basil plant and Momordica charantia can slow down the ageing process, as well as treat age-related diseases. Furthermore, extracts of Salvia miltiorrhiza, Curcumin longa and naringin found in grapes and citrus fruits hold significant potential in initiating differentiation capability and cumulative proliferation of stem cells. This book explores all the important aspects of herbal medicine and aging in the modern day. It provides significant information to help develop a good understanding of the potential of natural treatment for age-related diseases. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

Orthogeriatrics refers to a subspecialty that was created in response to social, clinical and financial requirements for managing patients with fragility fractures. It is a multidisciplinary and integrated approach for the treatment of fracture patients who require surgical intervention. In patients who are unable to walk, hip fracture surgery can be seen as a palliative process with the aim of pain control. The evidence base for hip fracture care is strongest in orthogeriatrics. A mutual understanding, regard and trust of the roles among orthopedic surgery and geriatric medicine are necessary for the delivery of effective orthogeriatric care. It increases the standard of patient care and achieves a suitable level of clinical optimization throughout the perioperative period. It also reduces the length of hospital stays as well as hospital mortality, while achieving significant cost savings in the management of this medical condition. This book covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around the surgical procedures related to orthogeriatrics. Medical professionals and students actively engaged in this field will find it full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialized branch of medical science that focuses on serving the health care needs of the elderly. The objective of this speciality is to prevent and treat diseases and disabilities in older adults for promoting their overall well-being. Geriatrics deals with the prevention, cure, and rehabilitation of the elderly. The study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging is called gerontology. Aging is a biological process that causes a steady physiologic deterioration accompanied with disability and disease. It is characterized by the development of wrinkles, decline in fertility, reduced body mass, decreased mobility and strength, and gray hair. Adult stem cell transplantation, cloning, tissue transplantation, and gene therapy are currently being investigated as potential treatments for aging related diseases. Common diseases caused due to aging include diabetes, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and cardiovascular disease. This book presents the upcoming researches on geriatric medicine and gerontology. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Aging is the process of getting older and it is generally related with dynamic changes in the physiological, biological, psychological, social and environmental processes. It occurs when the single cells in an organism cease to populate or divide. It increases the risk of various diseases in humans, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and stroke. Maintaining a good lifestyle is helpful in delaying and preventing aging. Higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, and monounsaturated fatty acids such as olive oil can reduce the mortality risk. Consumption of foods items such as alcohol, sugar, fried food, processed meats and refined carbohydrates accelerates aging. Physical exercise, avoiding chronic stress, and taking appropriate sleep helps in increasing the life expectancy. This book aims to understand the clinical perspectives of aging. Experts and students actively engaged in research on aging will find it full of crucial and unexplored information on the management of aging. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the topic.

Aging refers to the process of growing older. It primarily applies to humans, fungi and certain other animals. Contrarily, there are certain simple animals, bacteria and perennial plants that are virtually immortal. It is a biological process. Usually, it is linked to the dynamic changes in the physiological, behavioral, biological, social, environmental and psychological processes. There are numerous symptoms of aging, which develop and start to show up with time. These symptoms include wrinkles, hair graying, high frailty, decline in female fertility, muscle loss, hearing loss, increased likelihood of osteoarthritis and menopause in females. There are various diseases associated with aging such as cataract, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, type-2 diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis. The occurrence of these diseases develops exponentially with age. This book unravels the recent studies on aging and the diseases associated with it. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Aging refers to the physiological changes that are endured by an organism, which results in the deterioration of biological functions and the capability to adjust with the metabolic stress. It is a progression, which takes place during the life span of a living organism. Cells and organs, or the whole organism undergoes aging with the passage of time. Diseases related with age are basically difficulties that arise with senescence and they differ from the process of aging. Age related diseases include cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataracts, hypertension, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, and type-2 diabetes. The frequency of such diseases tends to increase with age. This book aims to understand the clinical perspectives of aging. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various mechanisms and interventions of aging and aging-related diseases. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in the field of aging and geriatric medicine.

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. Nicole Burkemper brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Dermatology Update. Top experts discuss key topics such as diagnosis and management of common inflammatory skin diseases in older adults; bullous disease; pruritus and scabies; cutaneous drug eruptions; bacterial skin and soft tissue infections; cutaneous fungal infections; and more. Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including common skin cancers in older adults: approach to diagnosis and management; diagnosing and managing ulcers and venous stasis disease; diagnostic methods and management strategies of herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections; cosmetic dermatology concerns in older adults; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on geriatric dermatology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Dieses essential veranschaulicht Psychotherapeuten und Beratern die Bedeutung von Spiritualität für die Stärkung der persönlichen Resilienz. Wir leben in einer oftmals kräftezehrenden und schnelllebigen Zeit. Das 21. Jahrhundert begann mit einer Reihe Krisen von globalem Ausmaß: den Terroranschlägen von 9/11, der Finanzkrise, dem Klimawandel, der Coronapandemie und dem Ukrainekrieg. Viele Medien sind heute wahre Künstler in der Beschreibung misslingenden Lebens. Wer sich ständig mit negativen Nachrichten beschäftigt, läuft Gefahr, sein inneres seelisches Gleichgewicht zu verlieren. Er droht in eine von Trübsinn und Resignation geprägte Stimmung zu geraten. Der erfahrene Altenseelsorger und Logotherapeut Gerhard Sprakties zeigt auf, wie uns eine tiefe spirituelle Verankerung helfen kann, mit diesen Herausforderungen in konstruktiver Weise umzugehen.

This comprehensive text will provide a state-of-the art review of the field of geriatric acute care surgery, reviewing new epidemiology data about risk factors for this type of trauma. Assessment of the geriatric trauma patient is unique, and this population requires special attention. Moreover, geriatric patients often suffer from mild to severe cognitive impairment, cardiovascular, and pulmonary insufficiency, which can complicate trauma. This comorbidity informs the evaluation, diagnosis and management of geriatric trauma and stresses the importance of team-based interprofessional care for affected patients. Opening chapters describe general principles of geriatric acute care, the physiology of aging, frailty, injury prevention, and goals of care. The main section of the book presents the latest treatment strategies for traumatic orthopedic, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal trauma, including sepsis, complications and critical care monitoring, before turning to nursing considerations for this ever-growing population. Additional chapters on outcomes and COVID management complete the presentation. Providing a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts, this text will serve as a very useful resource for physicians, medical students, residents, nurses, therapists, and researchers dealing with, and interested in this challenging type of trauma.

Aging is an irreversible natural process; we as humans develop many age-related disadvantages impacting many aspects of our life. Aging is not a negative process, but the ever-increasing band of the aging population creates a different socioeconomic and healthcare cost-associated risk that may hinder the sustainable development goals of any country and the world in general. Thus, the primary purpose of this book is to cover all aspects of the aging population. Each chapter in this book will give its readers a comprehensive understanding of how an aging population affects public programs such as pension plans, social welfare aids, healthcare costs, asset loss, and labor income, including chapters focusing on the demographic distribution of age-related diseases and injuries that increase healthcare cost, current social psychological reforms, and scientific research work adopted continent wise towards sustaining the aging population.Therefore, this book is helpful for students, teachers, and practitioners studying/working in the broad areas of social sciences, economics, and scientific research advancements in aging. This book serves as a bridge toward planning and developing new policies and practices.

This book summarizes the broad and rapidly evolving field of geriatric pharmacotherapy, which is becoming increasingly relevant for practicing physicians who care and prescribe medications for older patients. Around the globe, ageing populations are associated with an increased prevalence of chronic diseases. Older adults are often affected by multimorbidity, i.e., suffer from more than one chronic disease. The main consequence of multimorbidity is polypharmacy, which is commonly defined as the regular use of five or more medicines. Polypharmacy has now reached epidemic proportions in our societies, and is associated with an increased risk of drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions and adverse drug reactions. The management of polypharmacy in older patients with complex multimorbidity poses several challenges and needs to be based on specific knowledge and prescribing expertise.The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive update on thefield, and to share the expertise needed to optimize the management of pharmacotherapy in older patients.

Early Vascular Aging (EVA): New Directions in Cardiovascular Protection, Second Edition continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative resource on premature alterations in artery structure and function. The book presents a novel approach to the problem of cardiovascular disease, showing it in relation to great vessels disease and revealing a comprehensive approach to the problem of increased rigidity of the great vessels, its causes, and further consequences. This second edition contains completely updated content with expanded coverage of basic and translational research, systematic reviews of the most prominent literature, discussion of applicability of new evidence and more. Written by an international team of clinicians and researchers, this is a valuable resource to basic and translational scientists, clinical researchers and clinicians in the cardiovascular field interested in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of EVA.

GUIDE TIL GERIATRISK SYGEPLEJEMed HÅNDBOG I SYGEPLEJE: GERIATRI har du altid den erfarne sygeplejerske ekspertise i kittellommen, når det handler om pleje af patienter i det geriatriske speciale.Ældre medicinske patienter præsenterer sig ofte med komplekse problemstillinger, der kræver, at det kliniske personale bruger alle facetter af deres medmenneskelige såvel som faglige kompetencer.Bogen er opdelt i tre hovedkapitler med et væld af relevante underkapitler, så læseren hurtigt kan danne sig et overblik:1. Det levede liv – hvem er den ældre medicinske patient?2. Den geriatriske patient og sygdomme3. Sygeplejefaglige kompetencerBogen henvender sig til sygeplejestuderende og nyuddannede sygeplejersker i det geriatriske speciale, men kan med fordel anvendes af alle sundhedsprofessionelle, som ønsker en lettilgængelig indføring i den geriatriske patient og plejen til denne.

Rumanisch/Deutsch, Deutsch/Rumanisch - Worterbuch fur rumanische Pflegende, Senioren und Angehorige:Eine groe Herausforderung fur viele rumanische Pflegekrafte im deutschsprachigen Raum ist die Verstandigung im Alltag der hauslichen Pflege. Dieser einfache Sprachfuhrer ist ein unverzichtbarer Helfer im direkten Gesprach. Begriffe und einfache Satze aus dem Alltag werden in beiden Sprachen angefuhrt und erleichtern die Kommunikation zwischen allen Beteiligten. Haufig verwendete Vokabeln, medizinische Fachworter und einfache Dialoge werden zu Alltagsthemen zusammengetragen, wie z.B.: Korperhygiene, Haushalt, der menschliche Korper, Wohlbefinden, Arztbesuch, Gesundheit und Krankheit, Ernahrung. Zahlreiche Abbildungen unterstutzen ebenfalls das Einander-Verstehen.Fur rumanische Pflegekrafte, die in Deutschland, Osterreich oder in der Schweiz arbeiten, Vermittlungsagenturen und Arbeitgeber im Gesundheitswesen, die mit slowakischen Fachkraften zusammenarbeiten. Aber auch Senioren und Angehorige, die dankbar sind uber die Unterstutzung im hauslichen Umfeld, finden in diesem Alltagsworterbuch eine wirklich praktische Hilfe.

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Maura Kennedy and Shan Liu bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Emergency Care. Top experts in the field cover critical topics or concepts in geriatric emergency medicine and topics for which there is new research, including guidance on ¿geriatricizing? the ED and ED observation unit, caring for persons with dementia, and examining the intersection of DEI and care of an aging population. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the aging process: physiologic changes and frailty; elder abuse and neglect: recognition and management in the emergency department; best practices in end of life and palliative care in the ED; falls and other trauma in the older adult; and more.  Provides in-depth clinical reviews on geriatric emergency care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or are you simply interested in learning more about this complex condition? If so, "Memory Matters: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Older Adults with Dementia" is the book for you!Written by experts in the field of gerontology and dementia care, this comprehensive guide offers a wealth of information and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of dementia with empathy, understanding, and resilience.With a focus on person-centered care, the book provides an in-depth look at the various types of dementia, their symptoms, and progression, as well as strategies for managing and treating these symptoms. You will also learn how to create a supportive environment for your loved one with dementia, including tips for incorporating meaningful activities into daily life, addressing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and finding joy and connection in the midst of this challenging condition.The emotional impact of dementia on both the individual and their caregivers is also addressed in detail, with guidance on coping with stress and burnout, finding support and resources, and managing the emotional ups and downs of the disease.In addition to expert insights, "Memory Matters" features inspiring real-life stories from individuals and families living with dementia, highlighting their challenges, coping strategies, and tips for living well with the condition. These stories provide a unique and invaluable perspective on the realities of dementia and offer hope and encouragement to readers.Whether you are a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about dementia, "Memory Matters" is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and support older adults with dementia. With its practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to your library. Don't wait - order your copy today!

This book describes the recent advancement of basic research on the biology of aging and longevity studies in various organisms, as well as the neurobiology of aging and neurodegeneration mechanisms. Chapters present new findings and conceptual developments concerning the basic mechanisms of aging and longevity determination. As a follow-up volume to the previous book Aging Mechanisms (2015), it overviews the rapid progress of aging research introducing new topics from leading laboratories in Japan. Chapter contributors are selected based on recent scientific achievements on the mechanisms of aging in various model organisms, including yeast, worm (C. elegans), fly (Drosophila), mice, and rats. Chapters are ordered from the discussion on molecular and cellular levels to physiological and systemic levels. The book also provides an overview of aging science in the region and helps readers quickly grasp who is doing what in this research area.As the aging of population becomes an ever more pressing issue in Asia, advancing the understanding of basic mechanisms of organism aging and longevity determination will be crucial to developing more effective therapies and protective strategies. Researchers and graduate students in biomedical aging research will find this as a rich source of information and a stimulus to novel research directions.

Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) affects more than half of all men over the age of 50. It is often suppressed for a long time, especially because the corresponding examinations are shied away from. Therapy is varied, and many treatment options have been added in recent years that can help improve symptoms. These options advertise themselves primarily as avoiding the dreaded side effects of surgery: Incontinence, impotence and loss of ejaculation.This book provides an overview of all currently available treatment options for BPH and targeted diagnostics. Under the leadership of the renowned editors, many experts have compiled their knowledge in this practical book. Differential diagnostics with imaging and urodynamics are explained, and the many ways of therapy from watchful waiting to drug therapy to surgery are discussed and the advantages and disadvantages pointed out. A separate chapter is devoted to prevention. In addition, myths that still prevail in many placesas "expert opinion" are discussed. A practical book for every urologist!

Drawing on a lifelong career in gerontology & anthropology, the poems of Our Aching Bones, Our Breaking Hearts explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of the aging experience.

Today's society recognizes that the last decades of an individual's life are usually those in which health tends to deteriorate and chronic pathologies increase. Action at this level is verified through the increased concern of government officials with the elderly population motivated by the socio-economic impact of costs associated with the provision of healthcare in this group. Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of health assessments for an aging population. Covering topics such as ambulatory wellbeing, gerontology, and neuropsychological assessment, this premier reference source is a valuable resource for gerontological healthcare professionals, gerontological social workers, psychologists, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Although it was discovered about a century ago, the first drugs applied in treatment were only introduced in therapy in the last 30 years.This book focuses on the clinical pharmacology of drugs that aim to delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease, such as anticholinesterases and glutamate receptor antagonists, as well as treatment for the behavioral changes caused by the progression of the disease: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers.In addition, it describes important information about the pathophysiology and diagnostic methods of Alzheimer's disease, emergency situations conditioned by the dementia process, and presents new perspectives for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The ten chapters cover topics such as mechanism of action, dosage regimen, adverse reactions, drug interactions, toxicity profiles, among other information of clinical relevance. The work comprises evidence-based studies, providing a valuable resource for analyzing, prescribing and monitoring patients being treated for Alzheimer's disease.Written by experts with solid professional experience, this book will appeal to pharmacologists, geriatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, biomedical clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.

There is a growing need for a book on emergency general surgery in the elderly, as adults age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population worldwide, and their number is expected to double to 89 million between now and 2050. Based on these changing demographics, it is expected that there will be a concurrent rise in the demand for a variety of surgical services, including vascular surgery (with a projected growth of 31%) and general surgery (with a projected growth of 18%), as well as in all sub-disciplines of surgery (thoracic, cardiac, oncology, hepatobiliary, transplant, plastic colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, urology and neurosurgery).In addition, older surgical patients often require a different level of care than younger patients during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases. Many of our geriatric population have multiple chronic illnesses beyond the one for which surgery is required, and therefore are prone to developing postoperative complications, functional decline, loss of independence, and other undesirable outcomes. In response, this book offers surgeons, geriatrists and nurses state-of-the-art surgical approaches and essential information on the complex perioperative care of the elderly.

In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Shamsuddin Akhtar brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Anesthesia. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as cardiovascular changes in the elderly; perioperative pulmonary complications in the elderly; frailty, sarcopenia, aging, and perioperative outcomes; perioperative delirium; and more. Contains 18 relevant, practice-oriented topics including central nervous system changes in the elderly: new Insights; data science and geriatric anesthesia research: opportunity and challenges; aging, COVID, and perioperative care; balancing efficiency, empathy, safety, and quality; pain management in the elderly; and more.  Provides in-depth clinical reviews on geriatric anesthesia, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This book summarizes evidence on frailty and ageing, how this may impact patient outcomes and how frailty can be assessed, managed and incorporated in the decision-making process for older patients with cancer.  The book aims to:  empower clinical teams to assess and support older cancer patients with frailty, ideally within a multidisciplinary setting; and to improve the selection of older cancer patients to the most appropriate management/treatment strategies in order to improve the outcomes of this group of patients often underrepresented in research. The reader will learn the methods available for assessing frailty, such as screening tools, but also how to perform different geriatric assessments covering the different key components (physical, nutritional, social, psychological, etc.). The book also provides information on how to manage and intervene on frailty with the role of pre-habilitation and re-habilitation, how to set-up specialised teams and pathways within one's hospital and community for these older cancer patients with frailty. Finally, the management of this challenging group of patients according to the cancer type is discussed in detail, alongside with mapping the unmet research needs and future directions in this field.

Sarcopenia is a symptom of aging that contributes to the functional decline of the musculoskeletal system, responsible for impaired gait and balance and a high risk of falls and serious fractures. Nutrition and exercise play a key role in the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. Due to the multifaceted nature of sarcopenia, the best therapeutic approach is multidisciplinary, requiring collaboration between specialists such as geriatricians, internists, physiatrists, general practitioners, nutritionists, and physiotherapists. This book presents a comprehensive overview of sarcopenia with chapters on physiopathological mechanisms, assessment tools, and rehabilitation activities of the condition in the frail elderly.

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. Kimberly A. Curseen brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Palliative Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as palliative care in the ambulatory geriatric; end-stage heart failure; the intersection of palliative care and primary care; public health and palliative care; advanced care planning in the geriatric population; and more. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion in geriatrics: palliative care considerations; providing palliative care to LGBTQ+ older adults; palliative care for seriously ill older veterans; entheogenic medications (psychedelic, cannabis); integrative medicine for older adults; palliative care for the geriatric cancer patient; and more.  Provides in-depth clinical reviews on palliative care in geriatric medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This book is exclusively devoted to the often-challenging diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with non-neurogenic bladder dysfunction. A unique team of experts in the field report on the state of the art and the latest trends concerning overactive and underactive bladder dysfunctions, while also discussing detrusor overactivity impaired contractility.Given its scope, the book will benefit all urologists, and offers a valuable tool for professionals and physicians who care and deal with patients with non-neurogenic bladder dysfunctions.