
BOOKS - HUMAN AND PSYCHOLOGY - Handbook of Health Psychology and Aging

Handbook of Health Psychology and Aging
Author: Carolyn M. Aldwin PhD, Crystal L. Park PhD, Avron Spiro III PhD, Ronald P. Abeles PhD
Year: 2007
Pages: 464
Format: PDF
File size: 2 MB
Language: ENG

Year: 2007
Pages: 464
Format: PDF
File size: 2 MB
Language: ENG

The Handbook of Health Psychology and Aging provides a comprehensive overview of the field of health psychology and aging, covering topics such as cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, physical disability, and social isolation. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological and behavioral factors that contribute to healthy aging and offers practical strategies for promoting health and well-being in older adults. It also explores the impact of technology on aging and the potential benefits and challenges of using technology in healthcare. The book begins by discussing the demographic changes associated with an aging population and the implications for healthcare systems. It then delves into the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence healthy aging, including the role of stress, social support, and lifestyle choices. The authors highlight the need to study and understand the process of technological evolution, particularly in the context of healthcare, as it has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach aging and health. They argue that developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge is essential for the survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state.
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