Injury Prevention for the Elderly: A Research Guide

Author:   Bonnie L. Walker ,  Erdman Ballagh Palmore
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Edition:   Annotated edition
Volume:   No. 30.
ISBN:  

9780313296703


Pages:   328
Publication Date:   20 November 1995
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Bonnie L. Walker ,  Erdman Ballagh Palmore
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Edition:   Annotated edition
Volume:   No. 30.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.636kg
ISBN:  

9780313296703


ISBN 10:   0313296707
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   20 November 1995
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Series Foreword by Erdman B. Palmore Preface General Injury Prevention Alcohol and Problem Use Burns and Scalds Choking and Asphyxiation Drowning Elder Abuse Falls Food Poisoning Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Malnutrition Medication Adverse Effects and Interactions Motor Vehicle Crashes and Pedestrian Accidents Suicide Author Index Subject Index

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?Walker's annotated bibliography is for anyone seeking to develop injury prevention programs for the elderly or anyone concerned with the safety of the elderly . . . More than 600 references provide information about specific causes, prevalance, risk factors, and techniques related to the injuries of the elderly. The volume is thorough and easy to use... All levels.?-Choice


"?this book is a welcome addition to the ongoing series of gerontolgical bibliographies and indexes published by Greenwood Press. ... this comprehensive collection would be helpful for professionals in gerontology, as well as undergraduate and graguate students in many academic fields.?-ARBA ?Walker's annotated bibliography is for anyone seeking to develop injury prevention programs for the elderly or anyone concerned with the safety of the elderly . . . More than 600 references provide information about specific causes, prevalance, risk factors, and techniques related to the injuries of the elderly. The volume is thorough and easy to use... All levels.?-Choice ""this book is a welcome addition to the ongoing series of gerontolgical bibliographies and indexes published by Greenwood Press. ... this comprehensive collection would be helpful for professionals in gerontology, as well as undergraduate and graguate students in many academic fields.""-ARBA ""Walker's annotated bibliography is for anyone seeking to develop injury prevention programs for the elderly or anyone concerned with the safety of the elderly . . . More than 600 references provide information about specific causes, prevalance, risk factors, and techniques related to the injuries of the elderly. The volume is thorough and easy to use... All levels.""-Choice"


Author Information

BONNIE L. WALKER is president of Bonnie Walker & Associates, Inc., in Crofton, Maryland. She has been the principal investigator for several grants funded by the National Institutes of Health including: Fire Safety for the Elderly (NIA), Drug Prevention Materials for African American Patients (NIAAA), Screening the Elderly for Problem Use of Alcohol (NIAAA), Injury Prevention for the Elderly (CDC and NIA), and Injury Prevention for Young Children (CDC). She has also been the principal investigator for two grants from DHHS: Fire Safety for Board and Care Operators and Independent Living Skills for Older Youth in Foster Care. Walker has been on the faculties of Bowie State University, Gallaudet University, and Trinity College.

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