The Encyclopedia of Senior Health and Well-Being (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Neuroscience and Spine Assoc., Naples, FL. Offers comprehensive coverage of the health issues, diseases, global and ethnic factors concerning aging, common illnesses, and social issues affecting the daily lives of mature adults. "The number of senior citizens in the United States is growing steadily and is expected to double from the current 35 million to 70 million by 2030. Life expectancy has increased at a startling rate. In 1900 the average life expectancy for an American born that year was 49 years. By 2000 the average American born in that year could expect to live to the age of 77. While increased longevity gives individuals the chance to interact with loved ones and gain from years of accumulated experience, the older population also faces a wide range of social, medical, ethical, and legal issues that exclusively affect their quality of life. The Encyclopedia of Senior Health and Well-Being offers comprehensive coverage of the health issues, diseases, global and ethnic factors concerning aging, common illnesses, and social issues that affect the daily lives of mature adults." "Tables of current health and population statistics illustrate health care and lifestyle trends among mature adults from a variety of ethnic groups. All entries are thoroughly cross-referenced and indexed. With appendixes and additional resources, including lists of important organizations and agencies on aging, this encyclopedia is an invaluable reference for aging adults and their families and caregivers."--Jacket Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 Entries A-Z......Page 28 A......Page 30 B......Page 74 C......Page 85 D......Page 108 E......Page 129 F......Page 138 G......Page 147 H......Page 158 I......Page 183 J......Page 185 K......Page 186 L......Page 190 M......Page 197 N......Page 205 O......Page 209 P......Page 220 Q......Page 238 R......Page 239 S......Page 244 T......Page 267 U......Page 272 V......Page 277 W......Page 280 XYZ......Page 283 Appendixes......Page 284 Appendix I: 20 Questions About Global Aging......Page 286 Appendix II: Population Tables......Page 290 Appendix III: Important Organizations......Page 298 Appendix IV: State and Territory Agencies on Aging......Page 311 Appendix V: State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs......Page 316 Appendix VI: Nursing Home Checklist......Page 321 Appendix VII: Government Health Agencies in Canada......Page 324 Appendix VIII: Health Organizations in Canada......Page 326 Bibliography......Page 328 Index......Page 336 Presents articles on elderly health topics, including diseases, aging, social issues, nutrition, and health insurance. Includes resource directories The elderly population continues to grow at a swift rate--in 2000 there were more than 35 million people in the U.S.