Aging Sourcebook, Second 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 healthy aging, aging-associated diseases and medical conditions, using medicines safely, and abuses faced by elders.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1. Physiology of Aging
• Chapter 1— Aging under the Microscope
• Chapter 2— Aging across the Globe
• Chapter 3— Aging in the United States
• Chapter 4— Aging and Its Impact on the Body
• Chapter 5— Can You Lengthen Your Life?
• Part 2. Healthy Aging
• Chapter 6— Quality of Life
• Chapter 7— Exercise and Physical Activity
• Chapter 8— Mobility and Aging
• Chapter 9—Sleep
• Chapter 10— Skin Care and Aging
• Chapter 11— Nutrition and Aging
• Chapter 12—Immunizations
• Chapter 13— Cognitive Health and Aging
• Chapter 14— Sexuality and Aging
• Chapter 15— Mental and Emotional Health
• Part 3. Diseases and Medical Conditions Associated with Aging
• Chapter 16— Aging-Associated Cancers
• Chapter 17— Vascular Disorders
• Chapter 18— Eye Disorders
• Chapter 19— Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Chapter 20— Hormonal Imbalances
• Chapter 21— Falls (Instability)
• Chapter 22— Mental Disorders
• Chapter 23— Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Chapter 24— Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Chapter 25— Respiratory Disorders
• Chapter 26— Renal Disorders
• Chapter 27— Posttraumatic Stress among Older Adults
• Chapter 28— Substance 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
• 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
• Chapter 40—Transportation
• Chapter 41— Personal Safety
• 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
• Chapter 51— Aging in Home
• Chapter 52— Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care
• Chapter 53— End-of-Life Care
• 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 That Provide Information about Aging