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The past century has witnessed a revolution. Less than a hundred years ago, the average Western life expectancy was 40; now it is 80. And there is no end in sight: the first person who will reach 135 has already been born. It's the most radical change in our society since industrialisation, and naturally it raises many questions. What do longer life spans mean for the way we organise our societies? How can people best prepare themselves for living considerably longer? Does it help to eat less, or to take hormones, vitamins, or minerals? And what can we learn from old people who remain full of vitality, despite illness and infirmity? Growing Older without Feeling Old is the definitive book on a key issue for the 21st century, written by one of the world's leading experts in geriatric medicine. Combining medical, biological, economic, and sociological insights, Rudi Westendorp explores the causes of the ageing revolution and explains how we can greet it with confidence and enjoy leading longer, healthier, and more productive lives than ever before.Product Identifiers
PublisherScribe Publications
ISBN-139781925228137
eBay Product ID (ePID)226077356
Product Key Features
Book TitleGrowing Older without Feeling Old: on Vitality and Ageing
AuthorRudi Westendorp
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicMedicine, Biology, Coping with Illness
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height210mm
Item Width135mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRudi Westendorp
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia