Challenges in Aging
The 1990 Sandoz Lectures in Gerontology
Published on 14. December 1990
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-12-090163-0 (ISBN)
Description
Intended for cell and molecular biologists interested in the ageing process, gerontologists, psychologists and psychiatrists, this book discusses such topics as age-associated memory-impairment, the position of the old in tribal societies, and other associated conditions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
600 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-090163-0 (9780120901630)
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Content
M. Link, Welcome Address.
M. Bergener, M. Ermini, and C. Hesse, Aging in the Nineties and Beyond: What is Necessary in Research and Practice?
B. Roos, Opening Address.
Human Competence: Changes under Normal and Pathological Conditions:
J.E. Birren, M. Vercruyssen, and L.M. Fischer, Aging and Speed of Behaviour: Its Scientific and Practical Significance.
L. Rosemayr, The Positions of the Old in Tribal Society.
J.A. Yesavage, Age-Associated Memory Impairment: Conceptual Background and Treatment.
J.R.M. Copeland, Epidemiological Aspects of the Mental Disorders of Old Age.
C.G. Gottfries, Biological Markers in Dementia Disorders.
M. Bergener, Summary.
Regulatory Factors of Cell Function during Aging:
V.V. Frolkis, Neurohumoral Mechanisms of Aging.
A.V. Everitt, Neuroendocrine Factors in Aging Processes.
G.S. Roth and J.A. Joseph, Loss of Agonist-Receptor Efficacy in Senescence: Possible Decrements in Second Messenger Function and Calcium Mobilization.
C. Bertoni-Freddari, P. Fattoretti, T. Casoli, W. Meier-Ruge, and J. Ulrich, Morpho-Functional Changes of Synaptic Terminals in Physiological Aging and Alzheimer's Disease.
M. Ermini, Summary.
Chronic Illness in the Elderly: Clinical Strategies:
J.C. Brocklehurst, Aging and the Bladder.
F.H. Messerli, Hypertension in the Elderly: How Innocent a Bystander?
M.H. Liang, The Measurement Paradox of Disability and Its Implications for Gerontology.
H. Orimo and Y. Ouchi, The Role of Calcium in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis.
B.E.C. Nordin and A.G. Need, Prediction and Prevention of Osteoporosis.
J.F. Fries, The Compression of Morbidity: Progress and Control.
H.B. Staehelin, Summary.
D. Danon, General Conclusions.
M. Bergener, M. Ermini, and C. Hesse, Aging in the Nineties and Beyond: What is Necessary in Research and Practice?
B. Roos, Opening Address.
Human Competence: Changes under Normal and Pathological Conditions:
J.E. Birren, M. Vercruyssen, and L.M. Fischer, Aging and Speed of Behaviour: Its Scientific and Practical Significance.
L. Rosemayr, The Positions of the Old in Tribal Society.
J.A. Yesavage, Age-Associated Memory Impairment: Conceptual Background and Treatment.
J.R.M. Copeland, Epidemiological Aspects of the Mental Disorders of Old Age.
C.G. Gottfries, Biological Markers in Dementia Disorders.
M. Bergener, Summary.
Regulatory Factors of Cell Function during Aging:
V.V. Frolkis, Neurohumoral Mechanisms of Aging.
A.V. Everitt, Neuroendocrine Factors in Aging Processes.
G.S. Roth and J.A. Joseph, Loss of Agonist-Receptor Efficacy in Senescence: Possible Decrements in Second Messenger Function and Calcium Mobilization.
C. Bertoni-Freddari, P. Fattoretti, T. Casoli, W. Meier-Ruge, and J. Ulrich, Morpho-Functional Changes of Synaptic Terminals in Physiological Aging and Alzheimer's Disease.
M. Ermini, Summary.
Chronic Illness in the Elderly: Clinical Strategies:
J.C. Brocklehurst, Aging and the Bladder.
F.H. Messerli, Hypertension in the Elderly: How Innocent a Bystander?
M.H. Liang, The Measurement Paradox of Disability and Its Implications for Gerontology.
H. Orimo and Y. Ouchi, The Role of Calcium in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis.
B.E.C. Nordin and A.G. Need, Prediction and Prevention of Osteoporosis.
J.F. Fries, The Compression of Morbidity: Progress and Control.
H.B. Staehelin, Summary.
D. Danon, General Conclusions.