Physical and Mental Issues in Aging Sourcebook
Physical and Mental Issues in Aging Sourcebook

Author: Jenifer Swanson

Publisher: Omnigraphic, Incorporated

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13:

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"This Sourcebook will help readers learn to identify signs and symptoms of age-related diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, digestive disorders, musculoskeletal and skin disorders, metabolic changes, sexual and reproductive issues, and changes in vision, hearing, and other senses. Data about longevity and causes of death, information on acute and chronic pain, and descriptions of mental concerns is provided so consumers can take steps to improve the quality of their lives."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Aging Sourcebook, 2nd Ed.
Aging Sourcebook, 2nd Ed.

Author: James Chambers

Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc

Published: 2021-03-01

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 0780818946

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Consumer health information about aging and associated diseases and medical conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook
Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook

Author: Karen Bellenir

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13:

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Presents information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mood, anxiety, compulsive, impulsive, behavioral, personality, and psychotic disorders; discusses related topics including self-esteem, stress, exercise, grief, genetics, and chemical dependency; and provides directories of related organizations, hot lines, free medication programs, and other resources.

Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook, 8th Ed.
Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook, 8th Ed.

Author: James Chambers

Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc

Published: 2021-11-01

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0780819713

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Consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of various mental illnesses, and the special mental health concerns of children and adolescents, older adults, and other groups, along with tips for maintaining mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Healthy Aging Sourcebook
Healthy Aging Sourcebook

Author: Jenifer Swanson

Publisher: Omnigraphic, Incorporated

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13:

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This sourcebook provides information to help the elderly, soon-to-be elderly, & others understand the aging process & the choices that must be made & pursued to maintain health. A glossary, suggested reading list, references, & resource directory are also provided.

Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook
Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook

Author: Amy L. Sutton

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13:

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Omnigraphics' Health Reference series is designed for the General reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the Layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and Contains material found in Publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form.

Aging Sourcebook
Aging Sourcebook

Author: Dan R. Harris

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 910

ISBN-13:

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Perspectives regarding the role of the elderly in American society continue to change as older Americans continue to live longer, healthier, and lead more active lives. The Aging Sourcebook speaks directly to this growing population, covering such topics as Social Security, Medicare, legal and financial issues, health care and safety, long term care, and end of life issues. This volume contains useful information for the general reader concerned with the issues that affect the lives of older Americans.

Living Safely, Aging Well
Living Safely, Aging Well

Author: Dorothy A. Drago

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2014-01-15

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1421411512

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Older adults can stay healthy longer by avoiding injury at home. As we age, our sense of balance and our vision, hearing, and cognition become less sharp. Aging-related changes greatly increase our risk of injury. In Living Safely, Aging Well, nationally recognized safety expert Dorothy A. Drago spells out how to prevent injury while cooking, gardening, sleeping, driving—and just walking around the house. In the first part of the book, Drago describes the causes of injuries by type—falls, burns, poisoning, and asphyxia—and explains how to decrease the risk of each. She then explores the home environment room by room, pointing out potential hazards and explaining how to avoid them, for example, by installing night lights, eliminating glass coffee tables, and using baby monitors. Lively line drawings make it easy for readers to visualize risks and implement prevention techniques. Living Safely, Aging Well pays special attention to hazards encountered by people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A chapter devoted to health literacy helps people and caregivers make the best use of the medical care system and a chapter on driving helps evaluate when it is no longer safe to be behind the wheel.