Older Adults With Age-Related Cardiovascular Disease

Ai, Amy L.; Carrigan, Lynn

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195173727.003.0002

Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging 2006

DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195173727.003.0002

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Older Adults With Age-Related Cardiovascular Disease

Amy L. Ai¹,

Lynn Carrigan²

Abstract: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 40 million Americans are age 65 or older in 2010. This population-aging trend will considerably increase the incidence of chronic diseases, especially age-related cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Social workers must enhance their knowledge of CVD in order to improve their practice with the elderly. This chapter describes the immense impact of age-related CVD on society, older persons, and the disadvantaged; its important mental health comorbidity, particularly depression; and… Show more

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Older Adults With Age-Related Cardiovascular Disease

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Private Prayer and Quality of Life in Cardiac Patients: Pathways of Cognitive Coping and Social Support

Private Prayer and Quality of Life in Cardiac Patients: Pathways of Cognitive Coping and Social Support

Linking the NIH Strategic Plan to the Research Agenda for Social Workers in Health and Aging

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