Getting Old: A Positive and Practical Approach

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section 1
Physical and mental aspects of getting old
	1	Mobility
		Muscles, bones, feet etc
		Falls and balance
		Exercise (defined broadly)
	2	Diet and digestion
		Diet
		A Healthy Weight
		Losing weight
		Some problems with bladders and bowels
	3	Sleep
		Improving your sleep
		Snoring
		Night cramps
		Sleep disorders
		REM sleep behaviour disorder
		Restless legs
		Sleep apnoea
	4 Memory problems and dementia
		Mental abilities and age
		Forgetfulness and age
		Dementia
	5	Looking after your health: patients as active participants in decisions about their healthcare
		Consulting a doctor
		Prescription drugs
		Health screening
		Miracle cures – what works?
Section 2
Social and psychological aspects of getting old
	6 Attitudes towards getting old
		Others’ attitudes towards getting old
		Our own attitude towards getting old
	7 Being oneself
		Building a picture of yourself
		Personality development
		Personal strivings
		Identifying strengths
		Identifying values
	8 Relationships
		Online dating
		Romantic love: Lee’s theory of lovestyles
		Personality and sexual behaviour
		Coping with sexual problems
		Loneliness
		Pets
	9 Deciding where to live
		Moving house
		Living alone
		Care homes
	10 End of life – death, grief and making plans
		A good death
		Making plans for the end of life
		Loss and grieving
	11 Additional resources
		Preference theory and improving communication
		Preference theory and making decisions
		Assertiveness skills
		Managing stress
		Writing life stories
		Expressive writing
Suggestions for further reading
Index