Animals, aging, and the aged /

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This volume explores the significant contributions of animals to our understanding of aging, to improving geriatric medicine, and to providing companionship and assistance to the elderly.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bustad, Leo K. (Leo Kenneth), 1920-1998
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, ©1980.
Colección:Wesley W. Spink lectures on comparative medicine ; v. 5.
Temas:
Aging.
Aging > Animal models.
Geriatrics.
Pets > Psychological aspects.
Biological models.
Pets.
Aging
Animals
Geriatrics
Models, Biological
Vieillissement.
Vieillissement > Modèles animaux.
Gériatrie.
Animaux familiers.
Animaux familiers > Aspect psychologique.
Modèles biologiques.
MEDICAL > Nursing > Gerontology.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Aging.
MEDICAL > Research.
Pets
Biological models
Aging > Animal models
Pets > Psychological aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FOREWORD; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1 PERSPECTIVES ON ANIMALS; 2 ANIMAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNDERSTANDING AGING; 3 ANIMAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO GERIATRIC MEDICINE; 4 THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMPANION ANIMALS TO HUMAN WELL-BEING; 5 AFTERWORD; APPENDIX A: AGENCIES TRAINING DOGS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED; APPENDIX B: YOUNG ANIMAL SELECTION; REFERENCES; INDEX

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