Bøger af Oliver Fincher

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.

The study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging is known as gerontology. It aims to trace the progressive changes that take place with the passage of time in a cell, a tissue, an organ system, a total organism and a group of organisms. Gerontology deals with the changes that occur between the completion of maturity and the death of the individual. It has sub-fields like biogerontology, social gerontology, environmental gerontology, and jurisprudential gerontology. Biogerontology deals with the biological aging process, its potential means and evolutionary origins to interfere in the process. Social gerontology is a subset that has specialized in studying and working with older adults. Environmental gerontology is a specialty of gerontology that seeks to improve the relationship between aging persons and their physical and social environments. Jurisprudential gerontology deals with the ways, laws and legal structures that interact with the aging experience. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of gerontology. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of gerontology and the recent researches in this field. This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students.

Gerontology is characterized as the scientific study of the phenomena of aging. The goal of gerontology is to trace the changes that take place in a cell, a tissue, an organ system, a group of organisms with the passage of time. Some of the common fields that fall under this domain are biogerontology, social gerontology, environmental gerontology, and jurisprudential gerontology. Gerontology utilizes the methodologies of many other scientific and medical disciplines and aims to learn about the aging process for the purpose of possibly minimizing the disabilities of old age. Geriatrics is a subset of gerontology that is concerned with the prevention and treatment of diseases in older people. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of gerontology. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of gerontology and related fields. Students and researchers actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

The scientific study of the phenomena of aging is known as gerontology. It traces the progressive changes that take place in a cell, a tissue, an organ system and a total organism, with the passage of time. However, gerontology has a major focus on the changes that occur between the accomplishment of maturity and the death of the individual and the factors influencing these changes. Social and economic, psychological aspects of aging, physiological basis of aging and general biological aspects of aging in all animal species are the four major categories where the problems of gerontology fall. Gerontology aims to learn about the aging process for the purpose of minimizing the disabilities and handicaps of old age rather than the purpose of extending the life span. The book studies, analyzes and upholds the pillars of gerontology and its utmost significance in modern times. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide an in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of gerontology. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.