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The Resource Cognitive aging : progress in understanding and opportunities for action, Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Dan G. Blazer, Kristine Yaffe, and Catharyn T. Liverman, editors ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Cognitive aging : progress in understanding and opportunities for action, Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Dan G. Blazer, Kristine Yaffe, and Catharyn T. Liverman, editors ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

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"For most Americans, staying "mentally sharp" as they age is a very high priority. Declines in memory and decision-making abilities may trigger fears of Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases. However, cognitive aging is a natural process that can have both positive and negative effects on cognitive function in older adults - effects that vary widely among individuals. At this point in time, when the older population is rapidly growing in the United States and across the globe, it is important to examine what is known about cognitive aging and to identify and promote actions that individuals, organizations, communities, and society can take to help older adults maintain and improve their cognitive health. Cognitive Aging assesses the public health dimensions of cognitive aging with an emphasis on definitions and terminology, epidemiology and surveillance, prevention and intervention, education of health professionals, and public awareness and education. This report makes specific recommendations for individuals to reduce the risks of cognitive decline with aging. Aging is inevitable, but there are actions that can be taken by individuals, families, communities, and society that may help to prevent or ameliorate the impact of aging on the brain, understand more about its impact, and help older adults live more fully and independent lives. Cognitive aging is not just an individual or a family or a health care system challenge. It is an issue that affects the fabric of society and requires actions by many and varied stakeholders. Cognitive Aging offers clear steps that individuals, families, communities, health care providers and systems, financial organizations, community groups, public health agencies, and others can take to promote cognitive health and to help older adults live fuller and more independent lives. Ultimately, this report calls for a societal commitment to cognitive aging as a public health issue that requires prompt action across many sectors"--Publisher's description
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eng
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Publication
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1 online resource (xii, 318 pages)
Contents
  • Characterizing and assessing cognitive aging
  • Population-based information about cognitive aging
  • Risk and protective factors and interventions : lifestyle and physical environment
  • Risk and protective factors and interventions : health and medical factors
  • Risk and protective factors and interventions : general cognitive aging interventions and next steps
  • Health care response to cognitive aging
  • Community action : health, financial management, driving, technology, and consumer decisions
  • Public education and key messages
  • Opportunities for action
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9780309368636
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Cognitive aging : progress in understanding and opportunities for action
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Cognitive aging
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progress in understanding and opportunities for action
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Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Dan G. Blazer, Kristine Yaffe, and Catharyn T. Liverman, editors ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
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eng
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"For most Americans, staying "mentally sharp" as they age is a very high priority. Declines in memory and decision-making abilities may trigger fears of Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases. However, cognitive aging is a natural process that can have both positive and negative effects on cognitive function in older adults - effects that vary widely among individuals. At this point in time, when the older population is rapidly growing in the United States and across the globe, it is important to examine what is known about cognitive aging and to identify and promote actions that individuals, organizations, communities, and society can take to help older adults maintain and improve their cognitive health. Cognitive Aging assesses the public health dimensions of cognitive aging with an emphasis on definitions and terminology, epidemiology and surveillance, prevention and intervention, education of health professionals, and public awareness and education. This report makes specific recommendations for individuals to reduce the risks of cognitive decline with aging. Aging is inevitable, but there are actions that can be taken by individuals, families, communities, and society that may help to prevent or ameliorate the impact of aging on the brain, understand more about its impact, and help older adults live more fully and independent lives. Cognitive aging is not just an individual or a family or a health care system challenge. It is an issue that affects the fabric of society and requires actions by many and varied stakeholders. Cognitive Aging offers clear steps that individuals, families, communities, health care providers and systems, financial organizations, community groups, public health agencies, and others can take to promote cognitive health and to help older adults live fuller and more independent lives. Ultimately, this report calls for a societal commitment to cognitive aging as a public health issue that requires prompt action across many sectors"--Publisher's description
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VT2
Dewey number
612.8/233
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illustrations
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no index present
LC call number
QP536
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non fiction
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  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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WT 145
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Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
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1944-
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  • Blazer, Dan G.
  • Yaffe, Kristine
  • Liverman, Catharyn T.
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  • Cognition
  • Aging
  • Dementia
  • Aging
  • Cognition
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Risk Factors
  • Health Policy
  • Policy Making
  • MEDICAL
  • SCIENCE
  • Dementia
  • Aging
  • Cognition
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Cognitive aging : progress in understanding and opportunities for action, Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Dan G. Blazer, Kristine Yaffe, and Catharyn T. Liverman, editors ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
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Includes bibliographical references
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online resource
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rdacarrier
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  • text
  • still image
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  • txt
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Contents
Characterizing and assessing cognitive aging -- Population-based information about cognitive aging -- Risk and protective factors and interventions : lifestyle and physical environment -- Risk and protective factors and interventions : health and medical factors -- Risk and protective factors and interventions : general cognitive aging interventions and next steps -- Health care response to cognitive aging -- Community action : health, financial management, driving, technology, and consumer decisions -- Public education and key messages -- Opportunities for action
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913463704
Extent
1 online resource (xii, 318 pages)
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online
Isbn
9780309368636
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2015020490
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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illustrations (some color)
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remote
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(OCoLC)913463704
Label
Cognitive aging : progress in understanding and opportunities for action, Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Dan G. Blazer, Kristine Yaffe, and Catharyn T. Liverman, editors ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Characterizing and assessing cognitive aging -- Population-based information about cognitive aging -- Risk and protective factors and interventions : lifestyle and physical environment -- Risk and protective factors and interventions : health and medical factors -- Risk and protective factors and interventions : general cognitive aging interventions and next steps -- Health care response to cognitive aging -- Community action : health, financial management, driving, technology, and consumer decisions -- Public education and key messages -- Opportunities for action
Control code
913463704
Extent
1 online resource (xii, 318 pages)
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780309368636
Lccn
2015020490
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations (some color)
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)913463704

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