Physical Dimensions of Aging

The physical aging process keeps happening every day – and so does our understanding of it. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF AGING, SECOND EDITION will keep students and professionals up to date on the outcomes of the latest research studies and their implications in the real world for the elderly.

Physical aging affects us cognitively, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. The focus of this second edition has not changed from that of the first edition. The book discusses how people age physically and how this aging affects other dimensions of life. It provides students and professionals with what they need to know about physical aging to conduct clinical research and to work with clients and patients. And in doing so, it retains its landmark status as the definitive reference on aging.

In addition, PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF AGING, SECOND EDITION focuses less on explaining the measurement techniques and research design and more on the outcome of the studies and their practical implications for everyday living. This approach will enable professionals and students to do the following:

• understand the physical aging process and its effects on other dimensions of life,
• apply the latest research in working with adults and the elderly,
• and become more effective in their profession.

At a time when many people are telling older adults what they can't do, professionals should be telling them what they can do. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF AGING, SECOND EDITION will equip professionals to do so.