The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their
Caregivers is a unique and invaluable source of information. This
collection of over 600 entries provides in-depth coverage of cover
various issues related to one.s aging body, how diseases affect it,
and treatment options, including medications, for seniors. The set will
cover every major body system, focusing on issues specific to the aging
body. These entries constitute over fifty percent of the work, and
follow a standard format, including a definition, description, symptoms,
treatment options, .questions to ask your doctor,. and more. Topics
specific to the aging population, but beyond descriptions of medical
diagnoses round out the set. Examples of this coverage include use of
various adaptive devices and equipment, transportation issues, housing
options, maintaining mental acuity, definitions and descriptions of the
roles of different care givers (i.e. physical therapist, social worker,
hospital discharge planner), nutrition and exercise guidelines,
definitions of different types of medical insurance (i.e., private PPOs
or HMOs vs. Medicare) and more.

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