Part 1. Fighting the aging clock -- What does it mean to grow old? -- What happens to our bodies as we age? -- The real truth about preventive medicine -- The facts about anti-aging therapies-- Do I need hormone replacement therapy? -- Which vitamins andherbal supplements should seniors take? -- The real truth about exercise -- Avoiding the common dangers of medications -- Part 2. The twenty-first-century healthcare system -- Emerging trends of healthcare for the elderly -- Making the most of your doctor's visit -- Whom can I turn to for help? -- Why do some people hate nursing homes? -- Dangers encountered when seniors are transferred to the ER or hospital -- Part 3. Caring for the frail senior -- Falls are a serious problem -- Osteoporosis and broken bones -- Why is rehab so important? -- Helping patients move around safely -- Minimizing the risk of infectious diseases -- How not to lose weight! -- The truth about feeding tubes -- Taking care of older adults who are incontinent -- Depression can be a real bummer -- Can dementia be prevented or treated? -- Treating the behavioral problems associated with dementia -- Difficulty sleeping -- Why do people get bedsores? -- What can be done to control pain? -- Part 4. Planning ahead before it's too late -- Growing old is expensive -- When is it time to give up driving? -- What you need to know before you travel! -- Are you prepared for a hurricane or other disaster? -- The time to discuss end-of-life issues is now! -- The dying process.