Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging

Reveals how making positive life-changes today can delay or change the effects of aging, discussing topics including the characteristics of aging, the role of spirituality, and the importance of sleep.

Preface

v

Facts and phases

1

(14)

What is aging anyway?

3

(4)

It's not about retirement

7

(1)

A world of possibilities

8

(2)

What are your prospects?

10

(2)

Get started now

12

(3)

Your body

15

(38)

Your bones, muscles and joints

16

(3)

Your brain and nervous system

19

(1)

Dementia and Parkinson's disease

20

(1)

Diabetes

21

(3)

Your digestive system

24

(2)

Your ears

26

(2)

Your eyes

28

(3)

Your hair

31

(1)

Your heart and blood vessels

31

(2)

Your kidneys, bladder and urinary tract

33

(4)

Your lungs and respiratory system

37

(3)

Your skin

40

(2)

Your teeth and gums

42

(1)

Exercise

43

(4)

Nutrition

47

(1)

Sexuality

48

(3)

Sleep

51

(2)

Your mind

53

(22)

Beyond blue

54

(2)

Are you depressed?

56

(2)

Unnatural losses

58

(7)

Messing with your mind

65

(5)

About your memory

70

(3)

Mind and matter

73

(2)

Your spirit

75

(16)

New interest in spirituality

77

(2)

But what, exactly, is spirituality?

79

(2)

Other aspects of spirituality

81

(10)

Your finances

91

(40)

How much money will you need?

92

(5)

How much will your money be worth?

97

(4)

Sources of income

101

(21)

Creating your financial plan

122

(4)

Estate planning

126

(5)

Your health care

131

(52)

What to look for in a doctor

132

(2)

How to find a doctor

134

(2)

Specialists you may need

136

(6)

Shopping for health insurance

142

(12)

Getting ready for your checkup

154

(10)

At the checkup

164

(8)

Immunizations

172

(1)

Taking your medicine

173

(2)

Alternative treatment

175

(2)

Planning ahead

177

(6)

Roles and relationships

183

(26)

Getting connected

185

(5)

Things change

190

(3)

Being the caregiver

193

(9)

It's your turn

202

(7)

Your independence

209

(26)

Staying safe

210

(11)

Assistive devices: Help around the house

221

(6)

Where to live

227

(8)

Healthy aging resources

235

(4)

Index

239

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Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging

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