A Comprehensive Guide To Safety And Aging

This book is a comprehensive survey on safety for older adults. It contains contributions by experts from over a dozen disciplines, including physicians, audiologists, optometrists, mental health professionals, lawyers, occupational therapists, and policy makers. This multi-disciplinary approach provides a new and expansive conceptual framework for health care professionals, students, policymakers, and others who care for older adults, and promotes an understanding of the many challenges that adults face as they age. This book describes the complex range of issues that need to be considered when safeguarding older adults. We hope that this book will be of benefit to anyone currently working or training to work with older adults, helping them to fully appreciate the many safety issues that can arise. The book will be also be useful for both older adults and their caregivers, helping them to identify and address areas of concern. Our goal is to mitigate injury or other harm through an increased understanding of the risks encountered by older adults. This text will also appeal to professionals and graduate students in the fields of human factors and ergonomics, occupational health, and safety.

From one of the most trusted names in medical references comes an accessible, all-inclusive guide for older adults that shares what measures to take to optimize the aging process, prevent disease, and improve your overall health. Inside you’ll discover clear, authoritative information on • preventive medical care and good nutrition • common medical disorders in older adults • strategies for coping with disease • steps for finding the best in medical care • how to communicate with health care practitioners • the role of alternative and complementary medicine • the benefits and risks of medical tests • the challenges of caregiving and rehabilitation • safe, easy-to-follow cardio exercises Also featuring candid essays by seniors who share their insights and personal experiences on growing older, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging is an essential home reference for making your later years truly golden. Merck & Co., Inc., is a pharmaceutical company and trusted contributor to world health. Merck produces numerous clinically relevant, scientifically accurate, and affordable medical reference books. The Merck Manual of Health & Aging was edited by an outstanding staff of experienced editors. The team was led and all content reviewed by a renowned group of geriatricians. From one of the most trusted names in medical references comes an accessible, all-inclusive guide to the health care system for older adults, and the disorders they are most likely to experience. Inside you’ll discover

"A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR ANYONE WHO SEEKS A HEALTHIER OLD AGE FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES.” –William D. Novelli, CEO, AARP If aging were an open book, it would be The Merck Manual of Health & Aging. From one of the most trusted names in medical reference comes an accessible, all-inclusive guide for older adults that shares what measures to take to optimize the aging process, prevent disease, and improve your overall health. This comprehensive book also explains the health care system and the disorders seniors are most likely to experience. Inside you’ll discover clear, authoritative information on • preventive medical care and good nutrition • common medical disorders in older adults • strategies for coping with disease • steps for finding the best in medical care • how to communicate with health care practitioners • the role of alternative and complementary medicine • the benefits and risks of medical tests • the challenges of caregiving and rehabilitation • how the body ages • safe, easy-to-follow cardio exercises • the social, legal, and ethical issues of aging Also featuring candid essays by seniors who share their insights and personal experiences on growing older, The Merck Manual of Health & Aging is an essential home reference for making your later years truly golden.

In this definitive, prescriptive guide to all aspects of aging, the authors-both top experts on aging at Harvard Medical School-offer a complete and highly accessible reference focused on the physical and emotional issues that affect seniors and their loved ones. Here is invaluable advice on a range of topics, from lifestyle choices to retirement and insurance options to coping with loss and other life concerns. Aging Well addresses such increasingly important subjects as: * Safety risks associated with growing older * Alternative medicine and the right questions to ask * Assisting aging parents and other challenges of the "sandwich generation" * Mail-order products for seniors * Healthy-aging research and potential therapies * How to optimize and strengthen your health if your body is affected by illness or disease Aging Well contains what you need to know to help you and your loved ones live fuller, healthier lives, whether you're 40, 50, or older-because aging well is living well.

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.

This guide is intended to give seniors ideas about accident and injury prevention in and around the home. The first section includes a home safety checklist, suggestions regarding various consumer products that can add to one's personal safety, and ideas for renovation planning. Section two discusses how personal lifestyles can be modified to reduce risk of injury by examining physical activity, attitudes, and the use of medications. The guide also contains stories showing how people benefited from making changes in their homes or in their lives. Practical information in the form of fact sheets and tips, as well as a resource section, complete the guide.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or guilty about caring for your aging parents? You're not alone. Millions of adult children are facing the same challenges, juggling work, family, and the increasing demands of caring for their loved ones. But it doesn't have to be this way. "The Complete Guide to Caring for Aging Parents: A Practical Handbook for Ensuring Their Well-being and Your Peace of Mind" is your essential roadmap to navigating the complexities of eldercare with confidence and compassion. Inside, you'll discover: Practical strategies for managing your parents' changing needs, from everyday tasks to complex medical decisions. Expert advice on navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflicts, and maintaining healthy boundaries. Emotional support and guidance for coping with the challenges of caregiving, including stress, burnout, and guilt. Financial and legal resources to help you plan for the future and protect your parents' assets and well-being. Technological solutions to enhance safety, independence, and quality of life for your aging parents. Compassionate insights into the aging process, and how to foster deeper connections and understanding with your loved ones. This comprehensive guide will empower you to: Assess your parents' current needs and develop a personalized care plan that prioritizes their well-being and respects their autonomy. Navigate the complex healthcare system and advocate for your parents' rights and best interests. Make informed decisions about housing, finances, legal matters, and end-of-life care. Build stronger relationships with your parents and siblings, and create a supportive network of care and resources. Find peace of mind knowing that you are providing the best possible care for your aging parents, while also taking care of yourself. Don't let the challenges of caregiving overwhelm you. Take the first step towards a more confident, compassionate, and fulfilling caregiving journey today. Order your copy of "The Complete Guide to Caring for Aging Parents" now and discover the peace of mind you deserve.