TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Geriatrics: The Aging Process in Humans and Its Effects on Physiology A1 - Donohoe, Krista L. A1 - Price, Elvin T. A1 - Gendron, Tracey L. A1 - Slattum, Patricia W. A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Posey, L. Michael A2 - Haines, Stuart T. A2 - Nolin, Thomas D. A2 - Ellingrod, Vicki PY - 2020 T2 - Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 11e AB - KEY CONCEPTS The population of people 65 years and older is increasing. Age-related changes in physiology affect the functions of various organ systems and contribute to the onset of diseases. Age-related changes in physiology can affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of numerous medications. Successful aging is determined by individually defined measures of well-being that include maximizing health span and socio-environmental engagement. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182427813 ER -