Introduction
By the year 2025, every fourth citizen will be 65 or older. Also, the 75-plus group is now the fastest-growing age segment of the U.S. population.
Former president Ronald Reagan once said, “Each succeeding generation of older Americans is proving to be more vigorous and self-sufficient than were its forebears of comparable age.”
In other words, Americans are living longer, healthier lives. The tips in this chapter will help you cope with some of the health problems that often occur as we grow older. Guidelines are also given to help avoid problems that aren’t as inevitable as many think.
