What's In This Book...
Here�s the Table of Contents from the IHA book, What To Do For Senior Health.

When to Call the Doctor or Clinic

1. Safety Tips for Seniors
  • Safety in the Home
  • Driving Safely
  • Elder Abuse

2. Getting Health Care

  • Places to Go for Health Care
  • Choosing a Doctor
  • Talking with Your Doctor
  • End-of-Life Choices
  • The Physical Exam
  • Shots (Immunizations)
  • Taking Charge of Your Medicines

3. Health Insurance for Seniors

  • Medicare
  • Medigap Insurance
  • Medicare Managed Care Plan
  • Medicaid

4. Healthy Diet and Exercise

  • Eating Right
  • High-Fiber Diet
  • Vitamins and Food Supplements
  • Exercise

5. Healthy Mind and Body

  • Keeping a Good Outlook
  • Sex and Sexuality
  • Taking Care of Your Feet
  • Self-Exams
  • Alcohol
6. Normal Changes with Aging
  • Arthritis
  • Constipation
  • Eye Changes
  • Hearing Loss
  • Shaking
  • Forgetfulness
  • Sleep Changes
  • Skin Changes
  • Taste and Smell

7. Some Problems of Aging

  • Alzheimer�s Disease
  • Depression
  • Leaking Urine (Incontinence)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Prostate Problems
  • Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
  • Being Too Cold

8. Word List

9. What�s in This Book from A to Z

10. People We Want to Thank