Maximizing the quality of life of the elderly through better health

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines
Resource Type:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Taguig City, Metro Manila National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines, Department of Science and Technology [2006]
Series:	NAST monograph series no. 10
Subjects:	Quality of life > Philippines. Older people > Health and hygiene > Philippines.

Table of Contents:

1. The "Fountain of Youth": adding years to life
2. Exercise and the elderly
3. Sexuality and aging
4. Is it worth it to bring in Lolo & Lola for a second round of bakuna?
5. Care of the older person: implication to nursing education and practice
6. Community resources for older people: are we doing enough?
7. Caring for older Filipinos: geriatric medicine at the crossroads
8. Improving the quality of life of older Filipinos: focus on recommendations for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
9. Prevention and treatment of diabetes in older individuals
10. Quality of life in health care of Filipinos - focus on cancer patients
11. Pain management in the elderly
12. Lipid screening and management in the Filipino elderly
13. Early detection to cervix center
14. Research issues on the improvement of the quality of life of Filipino older persons.