Book Description

Aging has always fascinated science. It is distinctly mysterious as to how every living being is programmed to age, which is destined yet discrete for different species. Numerous theories have evolved over time, much research is done and many scientific ideologies have made their place in the “known” about intricacies of age related changes. The journey from unknown to known is not only interesting, but rather eye opener to the researchers and health science professionals all over the world. It is inevitable – for sure, irreversible- still a debate. But definitely, there are ample reasons to prove that transition to healthy aging is not just an imaginary concept . This book is a meticulous compilation of age related changes in various organ systems. Different chapters are contributed by different authors who are specialists in respective fields of medicine. They have scrupulously brought forth geriatric physiology in its entirety. The entire assemble was brought about by evolving a study group concept on geriatric medicine, conceptulaized by Dr Tripti Srivastava and Dr. Samarth Shukla. Study group is an innovative concept wherein faculties from different specialties come together to discuss a common topic. The idea is to generate a better and holistic understanding of the phenomenon under consideration from different perspectives. Every chapter in this book is a result of thorough discussion amongst study group members before being accepted in its final form. The amalgamation of age related changes with respect to Physiology and Dental Science makes the book a comprehensive and exhaustive collation for understanding and paving the way for healthy aging. Science never cease to surprise mankind. There is always something beyond the known. This book tries to suggest the various unexplored arenas which can be considered for further research.