A Consumer's Guide to Aging - Softcover

An ideal reference source, not only for graying baby boomers and older Americans, but for anyone who wants to know waht's waiting down the line... An excellent list of resources and a recommended-reading list conclude each chapter.

This comprehensive resource, written by a team of doctors and social workers, offers detailed information on issues of concern for people over 50. With an emphasis on improving the quality of life, the authors cover topics such as physical health, mental health, medical care, personal finances, housing, family relationships, sex and intimacy, and work and leisure time.

If you think it's getting trickier to maintain your physical, emotional, and social well-being as you grow older, you're undoubtedly right. And if you think you might need some good advice about how to do just that, this book could help... The guide arms seniors with useful information, inspirationm, and resources for further help.

Sidebars emphasizing how-to advice, vignettes of how representative individuals have chosen to deal with various situations, first-person testimonials, and a casual tone combine to make this helpful handbook accessible to every member of its intended audience, regardless of background.