This book provides insight on how to interpret capability in ageing – one’s individual ability to perform actions in ...
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Continue readingCare-Related Quality of Life in Old Age explains the theory behind Care Keys, its methodology, empirical findings, and practical ...
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Continue readingIn this book, the author develops a novel justificatory framework for making judgments of decisional competence to consent ...
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Continue readingThe book enhances the professional’s understanding of the learning and self regulating capacities of older adults. Its ...
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Continue readingThe articles contained in this book are the outcome of a colloquium sponsored by Fondation IPSEN in which interdisciplinary ...
Continue readingProvides a comprehensive review of the assessment and management of older people’s oral health care needs. Discussing recent ...
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