• ISBN13: 9788124803974
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Health, Physical Fitness and Yoga
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: May 20, 2016
• Pages: 206
• Original Price: INR 350.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 230 grams

The book describes various types of ailments that most people encounter in old age, like weak heart, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleeplessness, respiratory problems, etc. and suggests ways and means to avoid serious medical condition. It highlights the nesed for social security for senior citizens, and various schemes that can benefit them. It also underscores the importance of adopting an active lifestyle and keeping positive outlook, adopting yoga and recreation, etc. to keep physically and mentally fit. The book contains food charts with calories, obesity chart, and legal provisions for the benefit of senior citizens. It will be useful for all senior citizens and those who will become senior citizens in the near future. It will also help the family members of senior citizens.

Prof. P.C. Jain is retired Professor of Political Science, Bundelkhand College, Jhansi. He is Secretary General, Sr. Citizens Welfare Forum, Jhansi. He has taken technical advice from Dr. D.N. Mishra, MBBS (Gold Medalist), MD for writing this book. The books written by Prof. Jain include Bharat Ki Videsh Niti (Hindi)

• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction

• PART–I

• HEALTH
• 1. Heart Disease
• 2. Diabetes
• 3. Respiratory Problems
• 4. Gastro Intestinal Disorders
• 5. Cancer
• 6. Mental Problems
• 7. Sleep Disorders
• 8. Urinary Problems
• 9. Arthritis
• 10. Falls
• 11. Old Age and Sex
• 12. Miscellaneous Problems

• PART–II

• SOCIAL SECURITY
• 13. Social Security
• 14. Social Assistance
• 15. Joint Family System
• 16. Maintenance and Welfare of Parent’s Act 2007.
• 17. Violence Against the Elderly
• 18. Old Age Home
• 19. Financial Management

• PART–III

• LIFESTYLE
• 20. Lifestyle
• 21. Ways to Lead Peaceful and Happy Life
• 22. Food
• 23. General Advice
• Epilogue
• APPENDICES
• 1. Appendix–I
• 2. Appendix–II
• 3. Obesity Chart
• 4. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
• 5. Average Span of Life across the World
• Reference Books