This book provides consumer health information about aging and associated diseases and medical conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Physiology of Aging.
2: Aging under the Microscope.
3: Aging across the Globe.
4: Aging in the United States.
5: Aging and Its Impact on the Body.
6: Can You Lengthen Your Life?.
7: Healthy Aging.
8: Quality of Life.
9: Exercise and Physical Activity.
10: Mobility and Aging.
11: Sleep.
12: Skin Care and Aging.
13: Nutrition and Aging.
14: Immunizations.
15: Cognitive Health and Aging.
16: Sexuality and Aging.
17: Mental and Emotional Health.
18: Diseases and Medical Conditions Associated with Aging.
19: Aging-Associated Cancers.
20: Vascular Disorders.
21: Eye Disorders.
22: Gastrointestinal Disorders.
23: Hormonal Imbalances.
24: Falls (Instability).
25: Mental Disorders.
26: Musculoskeletal Disorders.
27: Neurodegenerative Disorders.
28: Respiratory Disorders.
29: Renal Disorders.
30: Posttraumatic Stress among Older Adults.
31: Substance Abuse.
32: Heat Stroke.
33: Fatigue in Older Adults.
34: Growing Older with HIV.
35: Geriatric Healthcare.
36: Stay Healthy after 50.
37: Pain Management.
38: Medicines: Use Them Wisely.
39: Vaccines for Adults Age 65 and Older.
40: Returning Home from Hospital.
41: Complementary and Integrative Health for Older Adults.
42: Online Health Information: Is It Reliable?.
43: Assistive Technology.
44: Transportation.
45: Personal Safety.
46: Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults.
47: Elder Abuse and Its Impact.
48: Statistics and Data about Elder Abuse.
49: Fact about Elder Abuse.
50: Causes and Characteristics of Elder Abuse.
51: Risk and Protective Factors.
52: Preventing Elder Abuse.
53: What to Do If a Caregiver Mistreats the Elderly.
54: Find Help or Report Abuse.
55: Senior Living Options and End-of-Life Care.
56: Deciding What Living Solution Is Best.
57: Aging in Home.
58: Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care.