Current Perspectives on Centenarians [electronic resource] : Introduction to Lifespan and Healthspan / edited by Raya Elfadel Kheirbek, Maria D. Llorente.

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TextLanguage: English Series: Publication details: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.Edition: 1st ed. 2023Description: VIII, 272 p. 1 illus. online resourceISBN:

9783031309151

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304.6 23

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Contents:

1. Ageism Revolution & Human Longevity beyond Age 100 (Diane Martin, Nadia Ijaz and Raya Elfadel Kheirbek) -- 2. Demographics of Centenarians around the World (Emily Zagorski and Conrad May) -- 3. Genetics & Extreme Limits of Human Lifespan (Braxton d. Mitchell) -- 4. Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Centenarians (Amanda Lange, Michael A. Silverman, and Adam G. Golden) -- 5. Do Centenarians get Dementia? (Jory Crull, Katherine Barlis, Olga-Brawaman-Mintzer, Christopher Blasy, and Jacobo Mintzer) -- 6. Nutrition in Centenarians (Galya Bigman and Alice S. Ryan) -- 7. Physical Activity in Centenarians (Alice S. Ryan and Margarita S. Treuth) -- 8. African American Centenarians (Rita Hargrave and Kanya Nesbeth) -- 9. Hispanic Paradox (Danya P. Anouti and Alexander. Beard, Maritza Buenaver, Maria D. Llorente) -- 10. Financial Planning & Fiscal Policy for Centenarians (Adrian A. Llorente) -- 11. Religion, Spirituality & L Ongevity (Jeni Cook, Caitlyn Gudmundsen, Ray Furr) -- 12. Whole Health, Wellness & Longevity (Mary Gallagher-Seaman) -- 13. Dental Care and Longevity (Pierre M. Cartier) -- 14. Contributions to Longevity and Wellbeing from Nature (Antoinette V. Shappell, Sean H. Gartland, Kelly A. Burnett) -- 15. Supercentenarians (Maithri Kondapaka and Raya Elfadel Kheirbek) -- 16. Age Friendly Healthcare Systems (Anisa Nahabedian and Nicole Brandt).

Summary: This book explores various aspects related to human longevity and aging beyond 100 years old. It examines all domains of health and well-being of this elite group including the current demographics, genetics and epigenetics of exceptional longevity, cardiovascular risk factors, dementia, nutrition, physical activity, African American and Hispanic centenarians, financial planning, religion, spirituality, whole health, wellness, oral health, and nature. The book also delves into the lives of supercentenarians, defined as expert survivors who have lived beyond 110 years old. The implications of the Age-Friendly Healthcare Systems (AFHS) Movement on the care of centenarians are also discussed. This book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, epidemiologists, public health professionals, policy makers, and anyone interested in the study of aging and longevity.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
E-Books	National Library of India Online Resource	304.6 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		EBK000046035ENG

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This book explores various aspects related to human longevity and aging beyond 100 years old. It examines all domains of health and well-being of this elite group including the current demographics, genetics and epigenetics of exceptional longevity, cardiovascular risk factors, dementia, nutrition, physical activity, African American and Hispanic centenarians, financial planning, religion, spirituality, whole health, wellness, oral health, and nature. The book also delves into the lives of supercentenarians, defined as expert survivors who have lived beyond 110 years old. The implications of the Age-Friendly Healthcare Systems (AFHS) Movement on the care of centenarians are also discussed. This book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, epidemiologists, public health professionals, policy makers, and anyone interested in the study of aging and longevity.

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