Download or read book Aging and Chronic Disorders written by Stephen J. Morewitz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-11 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the most prevalent conditions affecting seniors - including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and fibromyalgia - Morewitz and Goldstein analyze the impact of chronic disease on aging. Separate chapters are devoted to cognitive changes, psychological problems, and trends in health care utilization, and all chapters are amplified by current research findings.