The number of elderly throughout the world is increasing steadily, especially in the USA and Europe. The second edition of Ageing: The Facts examines the recent political and demographic changes, and the advances in medical knowledge that affect the elderly population. The extensive revision provides a wealth of information on the physical, mental, and sociological aspects of aging. This practical manual explores various aspects of growing old, gives advice to geriatric care practitioners, and offers a positive approach to aging.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [194]) and index.
1. The World Grows Grey
2. The Benefits of an Aging Society
3. Retirement-The Opportunity of Age
4. Living Arrangements
5. Physical Disability
6. Servicing an Aging Society
7. The Biology of Aging
8. Normal Aging
9. The Body's Chemical and Physical Composition
10. The Aging Brain
11. Age-related Psychological Problems
12. Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, and Motor Neurone Disease
13. Mobility
14. Nutrition and Digestion
15. The Bladder and its Control
16. Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs
17. Eyes, Ears, Teeth, Skin, and Feet
18. Cancer
19. Medicines
20. Caring for an Infirm Elderly Person at Home
21. Death
22. Bereavement