The real truth about aging a survival guide for older adults and caregivers
A comprehensive resource that provides an understanding of the healthcare system and medical issues affecting the elderly, with advice on such issues as preventing injuries, medications and preventive medicine, exercise, and nursing homes.
| Main Author: | Shulman, Neil. |
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| Other Authors: | Silverman, Michael A., 1944-, Golden, Adam G., 1967- |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amherst, N.Y. :
Prometheus Books,
2009.
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Table of Contents:
- Part 1. Fighting the aging clock
- What does it mean to grow old?
- What happens to our bodies as we age?
- The real truth about preventive medicine
- The facts about anti-aging therapies
- Do I need hormone replacement therapy?
- Which vitamins and herbal supplements should seniors take?
- The real truth about exercise
- Avoiding the common dangers of medications
- Part 2. The twenty-first-century healthcare system
- Emerging trends of healthcare for the elderly
- Making the most of your doctor's visit
- Whom can I turn to for help?
- Why do some people hate nursing homes?
- Dangers encountered when seniors are transferred to the ER or hospital
- Part 3. Caring for the frail senior
- Falls are a serious problem
- Osteoporosis and broken bones
- Why is rehab so important?
- Helping patients move around safely
- Minimizing the risk of infectious diseases
- How not to lose weight!
- The truth about feeding tubes
- Taking care of older adults who are incontinent
- Depression can be a real bummer
- Can dementia be prevented or treated?
- Treating the behavioral problems associated with dementia
- Difficulty sleeping
- Why do people get bedsores?
- What can be done to control pain?
- Part 4. Planning ahead before it's too late
- Growing old is expensive
- When is it time to give up driving?
- What you need to know before you travel!
- Are you prepared for a hurricane or other disaster?
- The time to discuss end-of-life issues is now!
- The dying process.