University Press of Colorado, 2004 eISBN: 978-0-87081-804-2 | Paper: 978-0-87081-759-5 Library of Congress Classification RA564.8.N67 2004 Dewey Decimal Classification 362.1989700973
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
At a time when astonishing medical advances appear in the media almost daily, access to even the most routine health care and satisfactory doctor-patient relationships is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Moreover, the rapidly growing population of
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
James J. Nora is professor emeritus of preventive medicine, genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, and biometrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is the author of numerous books, including The Whole Heart Book, The New Whole Heart Boo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Preface
List of Figures and Tables
List of Acronyms
1 What's Happened to Health Care?
The Plan of the Guide
Who Is a Senior?
Financing Health Care for Seniors: Promises and Pitfalls
The Quality of Medical Care
Medications
Resources
2 The Aging Process
Genetics
Living Wills and Advance Directives
Dying, Grief, and Bereavement
Resources
3 The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular and General Health
Normal Aging of the Cardiovascular System
Genetics and Heredity: Know Thyself and Thy Family
Cholesterol and Its Relatives
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Smoking
Other Risk Factors
Setting and Keeping Realistic Goals
Stress Control and Meditation
Resources
4 Nutrition, Diet, and Weight Control
Food Facts You Need to Know
Herbs and Other Supplements Used in Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Losing Weight
The Prudent Diet
Resources
5 Fitness
Walking and Mall Walking
Equipment
Where Do You Start
Pre-enrollment Regulations
Special Considerations
Resources
6 Cancer and Blood Diseases
Aging and Cancer
Some Common Cancers
Blood, Bone Marrow, and Lymph Nodes
Cancer Prevention
Coping With Cancer
Anemias
Resources
7 More Leading Causes of Death and Disability
Lung
Infectious Diseases
Diabetes and Some Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
Accidents, Falls, Bones, and Joints
The Kidneys and Plumbing Problems
A Few Other Medical Conditions
Resources
8 Mental and Social Health and Elder Abuse
Illnesses
Elder Abuse
Resources
9 Retirement
Decisions
To Fulfill Dreams Delayed
Where Should You Live?
Escaping a Death Sentence
What's Natural?
Resources
10 Envoi
Bibliography
Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: Aged Health and hygiene United States Popular works, Aged Medical care United States Popular works, Geriatrics Popular works
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University Press of Colorado, 2004 eISBN: 978-0-87081-804-2 Paper: 978-0-87081-759-5
At a time when astonishing medical advances appear in the media almost daily, access to even the most routine health care and satisfactory doctor-patient relationships is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Moreover, the rapidly growing population of
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
James J. Nora is professor emeritus of preventive medicine, genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, and biometrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is the author of numerous books, including The Whole Heart Book, The New Whole Heart Boo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Preface
List of Figures and Tables
List of Acronyms
1 What's Happened to Health Care?
The Plan of the Guide
Who Is a Senior?
Financing Health Care for Seniors: Promises and Pitfalls
The Quality of Medical Care
Medications
Resources
2 The Aging Process
Genetics
Living Wills and Advance Directives
Dying, Grief, and Bereavement
Resources
3 The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular and General Health
Normal Aging of the Cardiovascular System
Genetics and Heredity: Know Thyself and Thy Family
Cholesterol and Its Relatives
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Smoking
Other Risk Factors
Setting and Keeping Realistic Goals
Stress Control and Meditation
Resources
4 Nutrition, Diet, and Weight Control
Food Facts You Need to Know
Herbs and Other Supplements Used in Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Losing Weight
The Prudent Diet
Resources
5 Fitness
Walking and Mall Walking
Equipment
Where Do You Start
Pre-enrollment Regulations
Special Considerations
Resources
6 Cancer and Blood Diseases
Aging and Cancer
Some Common Cancers
Blood, Bone Marrow, and Lymph Nodes
Cancer Prevention
Coping With Cancer
Anemias
Resources
7 More Leading Causes of Death and Disability
Lung
Infectious Diseases
Diabetes and Some Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
Accidents, Falls, Bones, and Joints
The Kidneys and Plumbing Problems
A Few Other Medical Conditions
Resources
8 Mental and Social Health and Elder Abuse
Illnesses
Elder Abuse
Resources
9 Retirement
Decisions
To Fulfill Dreams Delayed
Where Should You Live?
Escaping a Death Sentence
What's Natural?
Resources
10 Envoi
Bibliography
Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: Aged Health and hygiene United States Popular works, Aged Medical care United States Popular works, Geriatrics Popular works
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