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Today, many Americans are living to ages well beyond those of their parents and grandparents, and their children will live even longer. This increased longevity is resulting in many aging-related health problems, including cancer, emphysema, and Type II diabetes. Many older Americans also have less enjoyment of life due to declining health, depression, and loss of independence.Physical and Mental Issues in Aging Sourcebook, provides information to help the layperson identify aging-related symptoms, diseases, and conditions. Coronary heart disease, pulmonary deterioration, digestive problems. vision changes, and hearing deficits are among the subjects covered. The book also provides suggestions for dealing with difficult problems some times encountered by older Americans, such as incontinence, hair loss. sexual concerns, and pain.

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