"Provides consumer health information about aging and associated diseases and medical conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.

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 across the globe -- 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? -- Quality of life -- Exercise and physical activity. Fit for life ; Exercise basics for seniors ; Activities for older adults -- Sleep -- Skin care and aging -- 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 -- Immunizations -- 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 -- Falls (instability) -- Mental disorders. Delirium ; Depressoin ; Anxiety disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders. Arthritis ; Osteoarthritis ; Osteoporosis -- Neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer disease ; Lewy body dementia ; Parkinson disease -- Respiratory disorders -- 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 -- Heat stroke -- Stay healthy after 50. Women: stay healthy after 50 ; Men: stay healthy after 50 -- Pain management -- Medicines: use them wisely -- Leaving the hospital -- 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! -- Caregiver stress -- Deciding what living solution is best. Having the conversation ; Warning signs that a loved one needs help -- Housing options for seniors --Growing old at home -- Home improvement assistance -- Independence and mobility -- Long-term care -- 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 -- Advance care planning -- Getting your affairs in order -- Beware of health scams -- Paying for care -- Health coverage for retirees -- Pension counseling -- Glossary of aging terms -- Directory of resources that provide information about aging.