ABSTRACT

A study into the increasing needs of the population aged 55 years and over, by a group of experts, mostly physicians from Pennsylvania Hospital,Philadelphia; to explain in an understandable manner some of the medical, social, emotional, financial and legal matters that concern this age group.

chapter |21 pages

Arthritis

chapter |30 pages

Orthopedic Disorders

chapter |28 pages

The Heart and Circulation

chapter |20 pages

Chest and Lung Diseases

chapter |12 pages

Kidney Disease

chapter |23 pages

Diabetes

chapter |9 pages

Neurologic Diseases

chapter |14 pages

Cancer

chapter |10 pages

Gynecological Problems

chapter |16 pages

Infectious Diseases

chapter |23 pages

Eye Problems

chapter |14 pages

Skin Disorders

chapter |9 pages

Foot Health

chapter |29 pages

Radiology

chapter |9 pages

Hematology

chapter |18 pages

Diet and Nutrition

chapter |17 pages

Physical Fitness

chapter |10 pages

Plastic Surgery

chapter |8 pages

Sex After 55

chapter |26 pages

Psychiatric Problems

chapter |12 pages

Coping with Crisis

chapter |18 pages

The Hospital

chapter |11 pages

Insurance

chapter |11 pages

Fraud