Transcultural Geriatrics: Caring for the Elderly of Indo-Asian Origin

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Transcultural gerontology is a relatively new branch of old age medicine which aims to provide a clearer understanding of patient needs and improved care by examining medical, cultural and social interactions. Designed as a reference book for professionals who wish to be better informed about their patients or clients, this text is invaluable in all countries with an elderly Indo-Asian population. It covers a wide range of issues including: religious history, immigration policy, diet, funerals abroad and alternative medicine, alongside chapters such as: epidemiology, pathophysiology and psychi.  Read more... Abstract: Designed as a reference book for professionals, this text covers a range of issues including: religious history, immigration policy, diet, funerals abroad and alternative medicine, alongside chapters such as: epidemiology, pathophysiology and psychiatry and provides information for gerontologists, general practitioners, nurses and paramedics.  Read more... Content: Trans-cultural gerontology and the Indo-Asians. Ageing in the developed world. Definition of old age. The future. Historical perspective of immigration: the Indo-Asians abroad. Who are the 'Indo-Asians'? Indo-Asian ethnic groups in the UK. Geographical background. Diet and food. Lifestyle changes. Psychiatric problems in Indo-Asians. Religion and country. Ayurvedic medicine. Tibb-i-Unnani. Homeopathy. Indo-Asian elders and alternative medicine. Organisations and contacts.