Health Reference Series: Aging Sourcebook
Health Reference Series: Aging Sourcebook
Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2021
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Single-User Purchase Price:
$97.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$145.50
ISBN: 978-1-78785-974-6
Category: Health & Medicine - Medicine
Image Count:
25
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
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.
This book is found in the following Credo Collections:
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