Published September, 2016
By Tova Band-Winterstein and Zvi Eisikovits
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Evidence pertaining to continual violence throughout the life cycle coupled with the experience of growing old in a life permeated by intimate violence is scarce.

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Published September, 2016
By David Thomas, David R. Thomas, MD, Gregory Compton, MD, Gregory Compton and Gregory A. Compton, MD
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
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Medical practitioners receive little, if any, formal training in the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds.

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Published September, 2016
By Sunkyo Kwon
Publisher: Springer (Springer Publishing Co Inc)
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Gerotechnology is the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This title features current and future applications in crucial areas such as mobility and transportation, assistive devices, senior citizen housing, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, research and development (especially design).

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Published September, 2016
By Brian Derby and Riaz Akhtar
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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Exploring the structure and mechanics of aging soft tissues, this edited volume presents authoritative reviews from leading experts on a range of tissues including skin, tendons, vasculature and plantar soft tissues.

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Published September, 2016
By George Demiris, Joost Hoof, Eveline J.M. Wouters and Joost van Hoof
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Smart homes, home automation and ambient-assisted living are terms used to describe technological systems that enrich our living environment and provide means to support care, facilitate well-being and improve comfort.

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Published September, 2016
By Bodh I. Jugdutt
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This book synthesizes the major research advances in molecular, biochemical and translational aspects of aging and heart failure over the last four decades and addresses future directions in management and drug discovery.

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Published September, 2016
By Tomas Lindor Griebling
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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The first section covers the biology of aging, the genitourinary system and disease screening including urologic conditions serving as warning signs of other disorders. Urologic conditions in older adults are explored in detail including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infection, nocturia, and benign prostate diseases.

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Published September, 2016
By Sauro Longhi, Pietro Siciliano, Michele Germani and Andrea Monteriu
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A wide range of issues are covered and new technological developments are described which will support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs through an innovative and integrated approach, designed to respond to the socio-economic challenges of an aging population. social policies to encourage and support active aging;

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Published September, 2016
By Eckehard Fozzy Moritz
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This book presents a wealth of insights and new conceptualizations for the development of Assistive Technologies for the Interaction of the Elderly. The book shows how an innovation project should be structured towards maximum use value and how a project should be structured in order to make a difference.

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Published September, 2016
By Anja K. Leist, Jenni Kulmala and Fredrica Nyqvist
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