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Table of Contents
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2 Volume I Dedication Page Title Page Copyright Page About the Editors About the Associate Editors List of Contributors Preface to the Fifth Edition Preface to the Sixth Edition Foreword Introduction: Historical perspectives Introduction The earlier writers on old age The birth of modern geriatric medicine British developments An overview of early geriatric medicine in the United Kingdom The early pioneers in geriatric medicine The second wave of geriatricians Third wave of geriatricians Geriatrics in the United States Geriatrics in the rest of the world Teaching geriatric medicine Achievements of geriatric medicine References PART 1: Ageing: Biological, Social, and Community Perspectives CHAPTER 1: A biological perspective of ageing Introduction A populational perspective on ageing The evolutionary roots of the phenomenon of ageing The components of biological ageing Genomic instability Challenges for the biology of ageing and geriatric medicine References CHAPTER 2: Physiology of ageing The nervous system The endocrine system The gastrointestinal system The genitourinary tract The immune system The musculoskeletal system The respiratory system The skin References CHAPTER 3: Psychological aspects of ageing Introduction Psychological development over the lifespan Personality changes in older adulthood Mental health and cognition in the elderly and associated medical issues Psychological interventions in the elderly Non‐pharmacologic interventions for cognitive decline Implications for practice References CHAPTER 4: Social and community aspects of ageing Introduction Demography of ageing Relationships, viewpoints, and ageing Community and societal structures Challenges of ageing References CHAPTER 5: Sexuality and ageing Introduction Sexual health in older adults Sexuality and the older woman Sexuality and the older man Sexuality and disease Dementia Sexually transmitted infections Special considerations for LGBTQ older adults Sexuality in the nursing home Conclusion References CHAPTER 6: Ageing of the brain Introduction Structural age‐related brain changes Neurobiological hallmarks of brain ageing Changes