{"product_id":"wellness-for-older-adults-101","title":"Wellness for Older Adults 101","description":"A great deal of knowledge is presently available concerning the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging. Despite this information, an alarming amount of misconception and stereotypes still exists. The main purpose of this text is to provide information in a manner that is relevant, reliable, and understandable in order to rebut the common misconceptions and confusion surrounding the physical, mental, and social changes confronting older individuals. Another focus of the book is to explain what older adults need to do to maintain an appropriate level of wellness and physical fitness.\n\nEach chapter in the book not only presents current scientific evidence on the present status of aging changes, but also details options for dealing with those changes. In addition, each chapter provides a basis in order to build optimal health, vitality, and well-being for a calmer and better life balance.\n\nContents\nChapter 1: What Is Aging?\nChapter 2: Preventive and Personal Health Conditions\nChapter 3: Changing Behavior and Motivation\nChapter 4: Starting a Program\nChapter 5: Balance and Falls Prevention\nChapter 6: Starting Your Endurance Program\nChapter 7: Muscle Strength and Endurance\nChapter 8: Nutrition\nChapter 9: Weight Control\nChapter 10: Medication\nChapter 11: Maintaining Your Mental Health\nChapter 12: Risks and Protection for Your Health\nChapter 13: Sexuality\nAppendix A: Vitamins and Minerals-How Much Is Too Much?\nAppendix B: A Few Food Safety Tips\nAppendix C: USDA Recommended Dietary Guidelines\nAppendix D: Getting the Right Shoes\nAppendix E: Finding a Personal Trainer Who's Right For You\nAppendix F: Medications That Can Pose a Risk\nAppendix G: Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Pills\nAppendix H: Prescription Weight-Loss Medications\nAppendix I: Useful Health and Wellness Internet Sites for Seniors\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1606793608\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1606793608.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Christian Thompson|George McGlynn\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43203267887165,"sku":"BVV.1606793608.A","price":74.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1606793608-0.jpg?v=1779138866","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/wellness-for-older-adults-101","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}