Aging Sourcebook, First Edition provides information about physiology of aging, impact of stress on aging, and how the brain's health can make a difference. It also discusses about healthy aging through physical activities, healthy food habits, and immunizations. The book provides information on aging-associated diseases and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disorders, eye disorders, instability, mental disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, respiratory disorders, and more.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part I: Physiology of Aging
• Chapter 1—Aging under the Microscope
• Section 1.1—What Is Aging?
• Section 1.2—Genetics: Is Aging in Our Genes?
• Section 1.3—Metabolism: Does Stress Really Shorten Your Life?
• Section 1.4—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 II: 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—Sleep
• Chapter 9—Skin Care and Aging
• Chapter 10—Nutrition and Aging
• Section 10.1—Smell and Taste: Spice of Life
• Section 10.2—Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
• Section 10.3—Healthy Eating after 50
• Section 10.4—Dietary Supplements
• Section 10.5—Overcoming Roadblocks to Eating
• Chapter 11—Older Adults and Cognitive Health
• Section 11.1—What's Normal, What's Not
• Section 11.2—Cognitive Health and Older Adults
• Section 11.3—Memory Problems among Older Adults
• Chapter 12—Sexuality and Aging
• Section 12.1—Sexuality Later in Life
• Section 12.2—Sexuality and Menopause
• Section 12.3—Male Menopause
• Section 12.4—Intimacy and Alzheimer Disease
• Chapter 13—Mental and Emotional Health
• Section 13.1—Mental Health and Older Adults
• Section 13.2—Expanding Circles—Preventing Loneliness as You Age
• Section 13.3—Mourning the Death of a Spouse
• Chapter 14—Immunizations
• Part III: Aging-Associated Diseases and Medical Conditions
• Chapter 15—Aging-Associated Cancers
• Section 15.1—Aging and Cancer
• Section 15.2—Breast Cancer
• Section 15.3—Colorectal Cancer
• Section 15.4—Prostate Cancer
• Chapter 16—Vascular Disorders
• Section 16.1—Atherosclerosis
• Section 16.2—Heart Attack
• Section 16.3—High Blood Pressure
• Section 16.4—Stroke
• Chapter 17—Eye Disorders
• Section 17.1—Cataracts
• Section 17.2—Corneal Diseases and Conditions
• Section 17.3—Dry Eye
• Section 17.4—Glaucoma
• Section 17.5—Low Vision
• Section 17.6—Macular Degeneration
• Chapter 18—Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders
• Section 18.1—Constipation
• Section 18.2—Diverticulosis
• Section 18.3—Peptic Ulcers
• Chapter 19—Hormonal Imbalances
• Section 19.1—Diabetes
• Section 19.2—Hypothyroidism
• Chapter 20—Falls (Instability)
• Chapter 21—Mental Disorders
• Section 21.1—Delirium
• Section 21.2—Depression
• Section 21.3—Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 22—Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Section 22.1—Arthritis
• Section 22.2—Osteoarthritis
• Section 22.3—Osteoporosis
• Chapter 23—Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Section 23.1—Alzheimer Disease
• Section 23.2—Lewy Body Dementia
• Section 23.3—Parkinson Disease
• Chapter 24—Respiratory Disorders
• Chapter 25—Renal Disorders
• Section 25.1—Chronic Kidney Disease
• Section 25.2—Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Section 25.3—Kidney Failure
• Section 25.4—Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
• Section 25.5—Urinary Incontinence
• Chapter 26—Substance Abuse
• Section 26.1—Alcohol Use in Older People
• Section 26.2—Prescription Drug Abuse
• Chapter 27—Heat Stroke
• Part IV: Geriatric Healthcare
• Chapter 28—Stay Healthy after 50
• Section 28.1—Women: Stay Healthy after 50
• Section 28.2—Men: Stay Healthy after 50
• Chapter 29—Pain Management
• Chapter 30—Medicines: Use Them Wisely
• Chapter 31—Leaving the Hospital
• Chapter 32—Complementary and Integrative Health for Older Adults
• Chapter 33—Online Health Information: Is It Reliable?
• Chapter 34—Assistive Technology
• Section 34.1—Assistive Technology: Overview
• Section 34.2—Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders
• Chapter 35—Personal Safety
• Section 35.1—Elder Abuse and Its Impact
• Section 35.2—Preventing Falls
• Section 35.3—Heating in the Winter
• Section 35.4—Stay Safe in Cold Weather!
• Chapter 36—Caregiver Stress
• Part V: Senior Living Options and End-of-Life Care
• Chapter 37—Deciding What Living Solution Is Best
• Section 37.1—Having the Conversation
• Section 37.2—Warning Signs That a Loved One Needs Help
• Chapter 38—Housing Options for Seniors
• Chapter 39—Growing Old at Home
• Chapter 40—Home Improvement Assistance
• Chapter 41—Independence and Mobility
• Chapter 42—Long-Term Care
• Chapter 43—Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care
• Section 43.1—How to Decide
• Section 43.2—Ask about Physical Activities
• Section 43.3—Assisted Living
• Chapter 44—End-of-Life Care
• Section 44.1—Hospice
• Section 44.2—Palliative Care
• Section 44.3—Understanding Healthcare Decisions at the End of Life
• Section 44.4—What to Do after Someone Dies
• Part VI: Legal and Economic Issues Related to Aging
• Chapter 45—Advance Care Planning
• Chapter 46—Getting Your Affairs in Order
• Chapter 47—Beware of Health Scams
• Chapter 48—Paying for Care
• Chapter 49—Health Coverage for Retirees
• Chapter 50—Pension Counseling
• Part VII: Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 51—Glossary of Aging Terms
• Chapter 52—Directory of Resources That Provide Information about Aging