Aging Sourcebook

Author Keith Jones

Publisher Omnigraphics

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eBook

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Author

Keith Jones

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Copyright

2017

ISBN13

9780780815841

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

9th Grade - College Senior

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CTE: Health Sciences Sourcebooks and Reference Alignment Collection on Gale eBooks for HS Students
Overview

This reference provides basic consumer information on health issues affecting older people.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
Physiology of Aging.
1: Aging under the Microscope.
2: Aging across the Globe.
3: Aging in the United States.
4: Aging and Its Impact on the Body.
5: Can You Lengthen Your Life?.
Healthy Aging.
6: Quality of Life.
7: Exercise and Physical Activity.
8: Sleep.
9: Skin Care and Aging.
10: Nutrition and Aging.
11: Older Adults and Cognitive Health.
12: Sexuality and Aging.
13: Mental and Emotional Health.
14: Immunizations.
Aging-Associated Diseases and Medical Conditions.
15: Aging-Associated Cancers.
16: Vascular Disorders.
17: Eye Disorders.
18: Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders.
19: Hormonal Imbalances.
20: Falls (Instability).
21: Mental Disorders.
22: Musculoskeletal Disorders.
23: Neurodegenerative Disorders.
24: Respiratory Disorders.
25: Renal Disorders.
26: Substance Abuse.
27: Heat Stroke.
Geriatric Healthcare.
28: Stay Healthy after 50.
29: Pain Management.
30: Medicines: Use Them Wisely.
31: Leaving the Hospital.
32: Complementary and Integrative Health for Older Adults.
33: Online Health Information: Is It Reliable?.
34: Assistive Technology.
35: Personal Safety.
36: Caregiver Stress.
Senior Living Options and End-of-Life Care.
37: Deciding What Living Solution Is Best.
38: Housing Options for Seniors.
39: Growing Old at Home.
40: Home Improvement Assistance.
41: Independence and Mobility.
42: Long-Term Care.
43: Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care.
44: End-of-Life Care.
Legal and Economic Issues Related to Aging.
45: Advance Care Planning.
46: Getting Your Affairs in Order.
47: Beware of Health Scams.
48: Paying for Care.
49: Health Coverage for Retirees.
50: Pension Counseling.
Additional Help and Information.
51: Glossary of Aging Terms.
52: Directory of Resources That Provide Information about Aging.
Index.
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