From the Book - First edition.
Aging under the microscope. What is aging? ; Genetics: is aging in our genes? ; Metabolism: does stress really shorten your life? ; Immune system: can your immune system still defend as you age?
Aging in the United States
Aging and its impact on the body. Changes to your heart with age ; Brain health: you can make a difference! ; Vision ; Hearing loss ; Menopause ; Effects of aging on other body parts
Can you lengthen your life?
Exercise and physical activity. Fit for life ; Exercise basics for seniors ; Activities for older adults
Nutrition and aging. Smell and taste: spice of life ; Choosing healthy meals as you get older ; Healthy eating after 50 ; Dietary supplements ; Overcoming roadblocks to eating
Older adults and cognitive health. What's normal, what's not ; Cognitive health and older adults ; Memory problems among older adults
Sexuality and aging. Sexuality later in life ; Sexuality and menopause ; Male menopause ; Intimacy and alzheimer disease
Mental and emotional health. Mental health and older adults ; Expanding circles: preventing loneliness as you age ; Mourning the death of a spouse
Aging-associated cancers. Aging and cancer ; Breast cancer ; Colorectal cancer ; Prostate cancer
Vascular disorders. Atherosclerosis ; Heart attack ; High blood pressure ; Stroke
Eye disorders. Cataracts ; Corneal diseases and conditions ; Dry eye ; Glaucoma ; Low vision ; Macular degeneration
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Constipation ; Diverticulosis ; Peptic ulcers
Hormonal imbalances. Diabetes ; Hypothyroidism
Mental disorders. Delirium ; Depressoin ; Anxiety disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders. Arthritis ; Osteoarthritis ; Osteoporosis
Neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer disease ; Lewy body dementia ; Parkinson disease
Renal disorders. Chronic kidney disease ; Polycystic kidney disease ; Kidney failure ; Prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) ; Urinary incontinence
Substance abuse. Alcohol use in older people ; Prescription drug abuse
Stay healthy after 50. Women: stay healthy after 50 ; Men: stay healthy after 50
Medicines: use them wisely
Complementary and integrative health for older adults
Online health information: is it reliable?
Assistive technology. Assistive technology: overview ; Assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language disorders
Personal safety. Elder abuse and its impact ; Preventing falls ; Heating in the winter ; Stay safe in cold weather!
Deciding what living solution is best. Having the conversation ; Warning signs that a loved one needs help
Housing options for seniors
Home improvement assistance
Independence and mobility
Choosing a nursing home or other long-term care. How to decide ; Ask about physical activities ; Assisted living
End-of-life care. Hospice ; Palliative care ; Understanding healthcare decisions at the end of life ; What to do after someone dies
Getting your affairs in order
Health coverage for retirees
Directory of resources that provide information about aging.
