Health Promotion and Aging, Seventh Edition - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Health Promotion and Aging, Seventh Edition write by David Haber, PhD. This book was released on 2016-03-28. Health Promotion and Aging, Seventh Edition available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The seventh edition of this classic text champions healthy aging by demonstrating how to prevent or manage disease and make large-scale improvements toward health and wellness in the older adult population. The text synthesizes state-of-the-art research findings—providing convincing evidence that health promotion truly works—with practical, effective strategies. Encompassing important research results that supplant prior recommendations, this new edition provides updated best practices and strategies to ensure the active participation of older adults in all aspects of life. Completely reorganized for ease of use, this textbook features updated demographics and rankings for leading causes of death, new blood pressure screening guidelines and data on obesity and diabetes, updated exercise regimens, older-driver statistics and innovations such as the driverless car, cautions regarding ineffective brain-training programs, and more. Highly practical, the text includes health-promoting tools, resource lists, assessment tools, illustrations, checklists, and tables. Additionally, the book includes key terms and learning objectives at the start of each chapter, along with thought-provoking questions and reflection boxes. An Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides are available to facilitate teaching. New to the Seventh Edition: Provides updated blood pressure, cholesterol, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), and lung cancer screening guidelines Presents updates on exercise regimens ranging from yoga to the tango Expands and updates section on emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills with aging Discusses Boomer Entrepreneurism Provides new policy recommendations including student loan debt among older adults Expands gerotechnology and smart home innovations Updates on “Obamacare” and health care delivery recommendations Addresses “Buyer Beware” regarding brain-training programs Expands global aging and LGBT aging content
Health Promotion and Aging
Health Promotion and Aging - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Health Promotion and Aging write by David Haber. This book was released on 2013-03-26. Health Promotion and Aging available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Print+CourseSmart
Health Promotion and Aging
Health Promotion and Aging - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Health Promotion and Aging write by David Haber, PhD. This book was released on 2010-05-20. Health Promotion and Aging available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "I applaud Dr. Haber for addressing key concepts and issues in health promotion and aging, and making them accessible, respectful, mindful, and empowering." Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD Director, Geriatrics education and Research University of New England, Past President, AGHE "David Haber has done it again!...A must-have for students and faculty alike." Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN This fifth edition of Health Promotion and Aging has been substantially revised and updated with multiple new sub-sections, topics, and terms in each chapter. This book presents a wide scope of cutting-edge topics including gay aging, Jewish aging, social networking, brain games, the Obama administration's health care reform, mental health parity, exploritas, Wii-habilitation, elderspeak, skin cancer, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, Senator Ted Kennedy's government-run long term care proposal, and sleep-related medical disorders. This book is focused on current research findings and practical applications, and includes detailed descriptions of two of the author's own programs that have been recognized by the National Council on the Aging's Best Practices in Health Promotion and Aging. These programs are comprehensive exercise programs in the community that include aerobics, strength building, flexibility and balance, and health education; and a health contract/calendar to help older adults change health behaviors.
Health Promotion and Aging
Health Promotion and Aging - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Health Promotion and Aging write by David Haber PhD. This book was released on 2010-05-20. Health Promotion and Aging available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "I applaud Dr. Haber for addressing key concepts and issues in health promotion and aging, and making them accessible, respectful, mindful, and empowering." Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD Director, Geriatrics education and Research University of New England, Past President, AGHE "David Haber has done it again!...A must-have for students and faculty alike." Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN This fifth edition of Health Promotion and Aging has been substantially revised and updated with multiple new sub-sections, topics, and terms in each chapter. This book presents a wide scope of cutting-edge topics including gay aging, Jewish aging, social networking, brain games, the Obama administration's health care reform, mental health parity, exploritas, Wii-habilitation, elderspeak, skin cancer, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, Senator Ted Kennedy's government-run long term care proposal, and sleep-related medical disorders. This book is focused on current research findings and practical applications, and includes detailed descriptions of two of the author's own programs that have been recognized by the National Council on the Aging's Best Practices in Health Promotion and Aging. These programs are comprehensive exercise programs in the community that include aerobics, strength building, flexibility and balance, and health education; and a health contract/calendar to help older adults change health behaviors.
Health Promotion and Aging
Health Promotion and Aging - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Health Promotion and Aging write by David Haber. This book was released on 2019-08-12. Health Promotion and Aging available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "I was trained at the University of Southern California as a sociologist looking at the big picture and specializing in gerontology, but I spent my career implementing and evaluating small health promotion projects in the community. This divergence between training and practice has informed me on why promoting health is possible, but difficult. From a sociological perspective, it is clear to me that American society is not particularly health promoting. For example, computers are increasingly promoting sedentary behavior, both at work and at play. A fast-paced society encourages us to seek convenient food and drink choices, and ubiquitous advertising-to the tune of tens of billions of dollars per year-promotes questionable foods and drinks over good nutrition. And the considerable stress engendered by a dynamic society can lead to smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or engaging in other risky behaviors"--
