Human security : social support for the health of the aging population based on geriatric behavioral neurology /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Medicine & Health, [2019]
Colección:Geriatrics, Gerontology and Elderly Issues Ser.
Temas:
Geriatric neurology.
Brain > Aging.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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