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Older People’s Health Issues

290 The Aging Body

Bones and Joints Muscles and Body Fat Eyes Ears Mouth and Nose Skin Brain and Nervous System Heart and Blood Vessels Muscles of Breathing and the Lungs Digestive System Kidneys and Urinary Tract Reproductive Organs Endocrine System Blood Production Immune System Disorders in Older People Indirect Influences on Health Disorders of Accelerated Aging

291 Aging and Drugs

292 Provision of Care

Continuity of Care Care Providers: Practitioners Care Providers: Family and Friends Settings for Care

293 Health Care Coverage for Older People

Medicare Medigap Medicaid

294 Long-Term Care

Care in the Home Retirement Communities Assisted Living Communities Board-and-Care Facilities Life-Care Communities Nursing Homes

295 Coping With Changes Related to Aging

Life-Changing Events Staying Connected

296 Driving

297 Falls

298 Elder Mistreatment

Types of Mistreatment Prevention of Mistreatment Responding to Mistreatment