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Consumer health information about aging and associated diseases and medical conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

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Aging

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Publié par	Infobase Publishing
Date de parution	01 mars 2021
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780780818941
Langue	English

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AGING
SOURCEBOOK
SECOND EDITION
Health Reference Series
AGING
SOURCEBOOK
SECOND EDITION
Basic Consumer Health Information about the Physiology of Aging, Healthy Aging through Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Anti-Aging Methods, Health Concerns due to Aging and Aging-Associated Diseases such as Cancers, Cardiovascular Disorders, Eye Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Hormonal Imbalances, Mental Disorders, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Fatigue, Respiratory Disorders, and Renal Disorders
Along with Information about Geriatric Healthcare, Assisted Living, Home Modification, Legal and Financial Assistance, a Glossary of Related Terms, and a List of Resources for Additional Help and Information

615 Griswold St., Ste. 520, Detroit, MI 48226

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Because this page cannot legibly accommodate all the copyright notices, the Bibliographic Note portion of the Preface constitutes an extension of the copyright notice.

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OMNIGRAPHICS
Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor

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Copyright © 2021 Omnigraphics

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Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor. | Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.
Title: Aging sourcebook: basic consumer health information about the physiology of aging, healthy aging through physical activity, healthy eating, and anti-aging methods, and health concerns due to aging and aging-associated diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular disorders, eye disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal imbalances, mental disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, respiratory disorders, and renal disorders ; along with information about geriatric healthcare, assisted living, home modification, legal and financial assistance, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information / edited by Kevin Hayes.
Description: Second edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2021] | Series: Health reference series | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: “Provides basic consumer health information about the physiology of aging, healthy aging through physical activity, healthy eating, and anti-aging methods, aging-associated diseases along with information about geriatric healthcare, assisted living, home modification, and legal and financial assistance. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020054797 (print) | LCCN 2020054798 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780818934 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780818941 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Older people--Health and hygiene. | Aging.
Classification: LCC RA777.6.A38 2021 (print) | LCC RA777.6 (ebook) | DDC 613/.0438--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020054797
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1. Physiology of Aging
Chapter 1—Aging under the Microscope
Section 1.1—Understanding Aging
Section 1.2—Genetics: Is Aging in Our Genes?
Section 1.3—Immune System: Can Your Immune System Still Defend as You Age?
Chapter 2—Aging across the Globe
Chapter 3—Aging in the United States
Chapter 4—Aging and Its Impact on the Body
Section 4.1—Changes to Your Heart with Age
Section 4.2—Brain Health: You Can Make a Difference
Section 4.3—Vision
Section 4.4—Hearing Loss
Section 4.5—Menopause
Section 4.6—Effects of Aging on Other Body Parts
Chapter 5—Can You Lengthen Your Life?
Part 2. Healthy Aging
Chapter 6—Quality of Life
Chapter 7—Exercise and Physical Activity
Section 7.1—Fit for Life
Section 7.2—Exercise Basics for Seniors
Section 7.3—Activities for Older Adults
Chapter 8—Mobility and Aging
Chapter 9—Sleep
Chapter 10—Skin Care and Aging
Chapter 11—Nutrition and Aging
Section 11.1—Smell and Taste: Spice of Life
Section 11.2—Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
Section 11.3—Healthy Eating after 50
Section 11.4—Dietary Supplements
Section 11.5—Overcoming Roadblocks to Eating
Section 11.6—Live Long in Good Health: Could Calorie Restriction Mimetics Hold the Key?
Chapter 12—Immunizations
Chapter 13—Cognitive Health and Aging
Section 13.1—Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging: What Is Normal and What Is Not?
Section 13.2—Cognitive Health and Older Adults
Chapter 14—Sexuality and Aging
Section 14.1—Sexuality in Later Life
Section 14.2—Sexuality and Menopause
Section 14.3—Male Menopause
Section 14.4—Intimacy and Alzheimer Disease
Chapter 15—Mental and Emotional Health
Section 15.1—Mental Health and Older Adults
Section 15.2—Expanding Circles–Preventing Loneliness as You Age
Section 15.3—Mourning the Death of a Spouse
Part 3. Diseases and Medical Conditions Associated with Aging
Chapter 16—Aging-Associated Cancers
Section 16.1—Aging and Cancer
Section 16.2—Breast Cancer
Section 16.3—Colorectal Cancer
Section 16.4—Prostate Cancer
Chapter 17—Vascular Disorders
Section 17.1—High Blood Pressure
Section 17.2—Atherosclerosis
Section 17.3—Heart Attack
Section 17.4—Stroke
Chapter 18—Eye Disorders
Section 18.1—Cataracts
Section 18.2—Corneal Diseases and Conditions
Section 18.3—Dry Eye
Section 18.4—Glaucoma
Section 18.5—Low Vision
Section 18.6—Macular Degeneration
Chapter 19—Gastrointestinal Disorders
Section 19.1—Constipation
Section 19.2—Diverticulosis
Section 19.3—Peptic Ulcers
Chapter 20—Hormonal Imbalances
Section 20.1—Diabetes
Section 20.2—Hypothyroidism
Chapter 21—Falls (Instability)
Chapter 22—Mental Disorders
Section 22.1—Delirium
Section 22.2—Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 23—Musculoskeletal Disorders
Section 23.1—Arthritis
Section 23.2—Osteoarthritis
Section 23.3—Osteoporosis
Chapter 24—Neurodegenerative Disorders
Section 24.1—Alzheimer Disease
Section 24.2—Lewy Body Dementia
Section 24.3—Parkinson Disease
Chapter 25—Respiratory Disorders
Section 25.1—Older Adults and COVID-19
Section 25.2—Flu
Section 25.3—Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Section 25.4—Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 26—Renal Disorders
Section 26.1—Chronic Kidney Disease
Section 26.2—Polycystic Kidney Disease
Section 26.3—Kidney Failure
Section 26.4—Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Section 26.5—Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 27—Posttraumatic Stress among Older Adults
Chapter 28—Substance Abuse
Section 28.1—Alcohol Use in Older People
Section 28.2—Prescription Drug Abuse
Chapter 29—Heat Stroke
Chapter 30—Fatigue in Older Adults
Chapter 31—Growing Older with HIV
Part 4. Geriatric Healthcare
Chapter 32—Stay Healthy after 50
Section 32.1—Women: Stay Healthy after 50
Section 32.2—Men: Stay Healthy after 50
Chapter 33—Pain Management
Chapter 34—Medicines: Use Them Wisely
Chapter 35—Vaccines for Adults Age 65 and Older
Chapter 36—Returning Home from Hospital
Chapter 37—Complementary and Integrative Health for Older Adults
Chapter 38—Online Health Information: Is It Reliable?
Chapter 39—Assistive Technology
Section 39.1—Assistive Technology: Overview
Section 39.2—Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders
Chapter 40—Transportation
Section 40.1—Transportation Options
Section 40.2—Safety of Elder Drivers
Chapter 41—Personal Safety
Section 41.1—Heating in the Winter
Section 41.2—Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Section 41.3—Oral Health and Older Adults
Chapter 42—Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Part 5. Elder Abuse and Its Impact
Chapter 43—Statistics and Data about Elder Abuse
Chapter 44—Fact about Elder Abuse
Chapter 45—Causes and Characteristics of Elder Abuse
Chapter 46—Risk and Protective Factors
Chapter 47—Preventing Elder Abuse
Chapter 48—What to Do If a Caregiver Mistreats the Elderly
Chapter 49—Find Help or Report Abuse
Part 6. Senior Living Options and End-of-Life Care
Chapter 50—Deciding What Living Solution Is Best
Section 50.1—Having the Conversation
Section 50.2—Warning Signs That a Loved One Needs Help
Section 50.3—Housing Options for Seniors
Chapter 51—Aging in Home
Section 51.1—Growing Old at Home
Section 51.2—Home Improvement Assistance
Section 51.3—When It Is Time to Leave Home
Chapter 52—Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care
Section 52.1—How to Decide
Section 52.2—Assisted Living
Chapter 53—End-of-Life Care
Section 53.1—Hospice
Section 53.2—Palliative Care
Section 53.3—Understanding Healthcare Decisions at the End of Life
Section 53.4—What to Do after Someone Dies
Part 7. Legal and Economic Issues Related to Aging
Chapter 54—Older Employees in the Workplace
Chapter 55—The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Chapter 56—Advance Care Planning
Chapter 57—Getting Your Affairs in Order
Chapter 58—Beware of Health Scams
Chapter 59—Paying for Care
Chapter 60—Health Coverage for Retirees
Chapter 61—Pension Counseling
Part 8. Additional Help and Information
Chapter 62—Glossary of Aging Terms
Chapter 63—Directory of Resources