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Author:   Alexis Kuerbis ,  Alison.A. Moore ,  Paul Sacco ,  Faika Zanjani
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   5.738kg
ISBN:  

9783319472317

ISBN 10:   3319472313
Pages:   283
Publication Date:   06 February 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Thinking Behind Alcohol Consumption in Old Age.- Alcohol Consumption Patterns in Older Adults.- Measurement issues???.- Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults.- Alcohol and Psychiatric Comorbidity Patterns in Older Adults.- Alcohol and the Aging Anatomy and Physiology.- Organs most involved and affected by alcohol consumption.- Gender Differences.- Heart Disease, Alcohol, and Aging.- Cancer, Alcohol, and Aging.- Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognition, Alcohol, and Aging.- HIV, Alcohol, and Aging.- Injury, Alcohol, and Aging.- Medication, Alcohol and Aging.- Elder Abuse and Aging.- Screening and Detection of Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults.- Treatment of Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults.- Motivational Interviewing.- CBT.- Life Review.- AA.- Self-Treatment with Alcohol.- Institutional Care and Alcohol Use.

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Faika Zanjani, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health. Improving older adult access to health promotion messages and resources to live a fulfilling late life is the foundation and motivation underlying Dr. Zanjani's work. Her research encompasses the general topic of adult development, health promotion, and preventing mental health/substance abuse in later life.

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