Old Age Health - Challenges and Solutions

<p><u><em>Have you ever wondered what your health will be like after ten twenty thirty years? You will not be younger. This is the book for you.</em></u><br><strong>Old Age brings changes</strong> in our bodies. How to recognize these changes?<br>This book helps the <strong>Care givers of Elderly individuals </strong>to understand their problems.<br>Here's how this book will benefit you :</p><p>Learn what happens to your <strong>Digestive System</strong> when you age. Understand the <strong>disorders of the Gastrointestinal tract</strong>.</p><p>Take care of your <strong>Skin </strong>when you grow old. What is a <em>South Indian Oil Bath</em>?</p><p>Your <strong>Eyes </strong>age with you. Take care of your eyes in old age. Should you drive when you are old? Is it safe?</p><p>Care of <strong>Teeth </strong>in old age is very important.</p><p>Recognize <strong>Stress </strong>and other disorders in old age.</p><p>Why does an elderly person find it difficult to <strong>tolerate Heat and Cold</strong>? What diseases can a hot or cold climate cause?</p><p><strong>Sleep </strong>is a constant bête noire for the elderly. Know <strong>Insomnia </strong>and what you can do about it. What is <strong>Obstructive Sleep Apnea</strong>? How does <strong>Jet Lag </strong>affect the Elderly?</p><p>Often the elderly with <strong>incurable and terminal illnesses</strong> need to be cared for. What is <strong>Palliative Care</strong>?</p><p>What is meant by <strong>End-Of-Life Care?</strong> How to make the last days comfortable and distress-free. Learn what a <strong>Living Will and Advance Directive </strong>is.</p><p>Some <strong>Miscellaneous Conditions of Old Age</strong> like <strong>Frailty Cervical Spondylosis Prostate Enlargement Hernia Back pain</strong> and <strong>Piles </strong>explained in simple terms.</p><p>Dr. Sahasranam is a Senior Cardiologist with many years of experience in treating patients and has lucidly elaborated the problems of Elderly in the book which is Part 2 of a series.<br> </p>