Old Age Health - Challenges and Solutions

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. Old Age brings changes in our bodies. How to recognize these changes? This book helps the Care givers of Elderly individuals to understand their problems. Here's how this book will benefit you : Learn what happens to your Digestive System when you age. Understand the disorders of the Gastrointestinal tract. Take care of your Skin when you grow old. What is a South Indian Oil Bath? Your Eyes age with you. Take care of your eyes in old age. Should you drive when you are old? Is it safe? Care of Teeth in old age is very important. Recognize Stress and other disorders in old age. Why does an elderly person find it difficult to tolerate Heat and Cold? What diseases can a hot or cold climate cause? Sleep is a constant bête noire for the elderly. Know Insomnia and what you can do about it. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? How does Jet Lag affect the Elderly? Often the elderly with incurable and terminal illnesses need to be cared for. What is Palliative Care? What is meant by End-Of-Life Care? How to make the last days comfortable and distress-free. Learn what a Living Will and Advance Directive is. Some Miscellaneous Conditions of Old Age like Frailty, Cervical Spondylosis, Prostate Enlargement, Hernia, Back pain, and Piles explained in simple terms. 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.