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.