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1 online resource : illustrations. |
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Geriatrics, Gerontology and Elderly Issues Ser.
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Geriatrics, Gerontology and Elderly Issues Ser.
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Intro -- Contents -- Foreword A -- Foreword B -- Introduction -- References -- Part I. QOL for the Elderly -- Chapter 1 -- Dignity and QOL -- 1. Autonomy -- 2. Absolute and Relative Norms of Medical Ethics -- 3. Are Ethical Situations in Dementia Exceptional? -- 4. Benefit to a Patient or Misuse of an Ethical Excuse -- Case 1 -- 5. Dilemma Between Rationalism and Traditional Morality -- Case 2 -- 6. An Overview of the Incoherence Between Ethical Principles -- Case 3 -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- QOL and Physical Function |
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1. Main Causes of a Requirement for Care in Japan and Cognitive Impairments -- 1.1. Main Causes of a Requirement for Care in Japan -- 1.2. Fear of Falling and Cognitive Impairments -- 2. Subjective Complaints (WHOQOL-BREF) vs. Objective Observation (CDR) in Elderly People -- 2.1. Subjective Complaints Using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) and Objective Observation Using the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) in Elderly People -- 2.1.1. Hypothesis 1 (Figure 2.9) -- 2.1.2. Hypothesis 2 (Figure 2.10) |
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2.2. "Subjective Physical Complaints" and "Objective Cognitive Impairment" -- 3. Summary -- 4. Comments from Professor Kenichi Meguro -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Physical Activity -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Global Aging Society -- 3. Human Security and the Aging Society -- 4. Relationship between Non-Communicable Diseases and Lifestyle -- 5. Relationship between Dementia Risk and Lifestyle -- 6. Dementia and Physical Activity -- 7. Health Security and Social Engagement -- 8. Comments from Professor Kenichi Meguro -- References -- Part II. Supportive Intervention for the Elderly -- Chapter 4 |
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Social Problems and Dementia -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Ms. Jeanne Louise Calment -- 1.2. Aged Society: A Double-Edged Sword? -- 2. Social Problems -- 2.1. Traffic Fatalities -- 2.2. Missing People -- 2.3. Solitary Death and Suicide -- 3. Dementia -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Medical Care -- 1. The Japanese Healthcare System: A Universal Public Insurance System for the Whole Nation -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. History and Background of the Japanese "Kai-Hoken" -- 1.3. The Japanese "Kai-hoken" System -- 2. Comparison of Healthcare Systems in Japan and the USA |
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2.1. Basic System of Medical Insurance -- 2.2. Medical Fee -- 2.3. Medical Spending/GDP -- 2.4. Insurance Fee -- 2.5. Actual Medical Fee for Appendectomy -- 2.6. Bankruptcies Caused by Medical Expenses -- 3. The American Documentary Film "Sicko" -- 3.1. Michael Moore's "Sicko," The Film -- 3.2. Which Finger Do You Choose? -- 4. Equal and Safe: The Advantages of the Japanese Healthcare System -- 4.1. Free Access for Every Citizen -- 4.2. High Rate of Public Expenditure -- 4.3. Contribution to Life Expectancy in Japan (Figure 5.5) -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Nutrition |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Geriatric neurology.
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Geriatric neurology. |
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Brain -- Aging.
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Brain -- Aging. |
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Electronic books.
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Print version: Human security. New York : Nova Medicine & Health, [2019] (DLC) 2018962186 |
| ISBN |
1536146404 |
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9781536146400 (electronic book) |
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