Centenarians: The Bonus Years
by Adler, Lynn Peters
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- Hardcover
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- first
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- Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Associated bookmark laid in.
- ISBN 10
- 0929173023
- ISBN 13
- 9780929173023
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Santa Fe, NM: Health Press, 1995. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Associated bookmark laid in.. xx, 348 p. Illustrations. Reference List. Index. Foreword by Walter M. Bortz, II. A fascinating, entertaining & informative book about the fastest growing age group in America--people over 100 years old. Who are centenarians? What were their lives like? What are their special needs, & do they have secrets to their longevity? "Centenarians" sheds light on this valuable sector of our society. The book is filled with first-hand accounts: memories of life before television & radio, before transplants & penicillin; stories of personal tragedy & triumph; advise from experience for younger generations. In addition to focusing on individual centenarians, the book discusses the sociology of aging. Adler offers insight into medical, social & ethical issues, & provides informational phone numbers & addresses.
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- Ground Zero Books (US)
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- 61018
- Title
- Centenarians: The Bonus Years
- Author
- Adler, Lynn Peters
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Associated bookmark laid in.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Presumed first edition/first printing
- ISBN 10
- 0929173023
- ISBN 13
- 9780929173023
- Publisher
- Health Press
- Place of Publication
- Santa Fe, NM
- Date Published
- 1995
- Keywords
- Alzheimer's, Paul Arley, Thomas Beston, Helen Gibson Hope, Dementia, Billy Earley, Ida May Fox, Theodore Gibson, Cora Belle Gilland, Clyde Ice, Louis Kelly, Longevity, Hedvig Peterson, Caroline Phelps, Assistive Devices, Bortz, Langner, Amanda Martin
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