By some estimates, the number of people living with dementia could triple by 2050. This makes the topic of aging well more critical than ever before.

While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, many related types of dementia also affect adults worldwide, causing loss of memory, reason, judgment and other cognitive functions. Although the diseases that cause dementia have long been considered unrelenting and incurable, recent advances offer hope.

This book includes information about:
What to expect of typical aging and what are the earliest signs of abnormal aging
Memory loss and other forms of cognitive impairment that may lead to dementia
Characteristic features of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including frontotemporal degeneration, Lewy body dementia and vascular cognitive impairment
The latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Caring for and supporting someone living with dementia

Are there ways you can lower your risk of dementia? Can dementia be prevented? Can you live well with dementia? If so, how? You’ll find the answers to these important questions and more in this book.

The eye is as intricate as the latest computer and as precious as any jewel. Without clear eyesight, your life would be radically different.

While eye disease is rarely fatal, eye health is essential to enjoyment of your world as you know it. So it makes sense to give your eyes the attention and care they richly deserve.

With more people living longer lives, age-related eye disease has become more common. Fortunately, state-of-the-art medical treatment has not only kept up but made great advances. So has our understanding of the nutritional and lifestyle decisions that impact vision and eye health.

Mayo Clinic helps thousands of patients each year with vision and eye problems. Our medical staff includes some of the finest eye doctors in the world. Now you can take advantage of this wealth of knowledge without leaving home, simply by getting your own copy of Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision. In it you’ll learn…

· 8 ways to prevent macular degeneration, the age-related eye disease that causes vision loss and blind spots.
· 5 ways to prevent glaucoma, the "silent thief of sight" that commonly develops with no warning signs.
· 8 self-care tips to help you or a loved one keep your diabetes under control and effectively slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
· 4 steps that may slow or prevent the development of a cataract. And if these steps aren’t enough, cataract surgery is easier, safer and more effective than ever.

Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision covers all the leading causes of vision loss, with practical information on prevention, as well as everything you need to know about detection and treatment. It’s all based on the same medical knowledge Mayo Clinic doctors share with their patients

"No matter what your age, you can continue to enjoy good health, happiness and an active lifestyle." Advances in our understanding of health and aging now make it possible for you to make your later years some of your best years. With motivation, energy and knowledge, you can craft a future that’s fulfilling, invigorating and, best of all—healthy.

Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging is a blueprint for the rest of your life. If there are any "secrets" to remaining active, energetic and disease-free, this book is where you’ll find them…
· Is loss of bone strength and muscle mass inevitable? Definitely not! We share 7 habits that make the difference in how you look, how you feel and how you age.
· 8 effective habits of men and women who sleep soundly, night after night.
· What you can do to maintain your all-important vision, even as time goes by.
· 6 ways to avoid or reverse embarrassing and uncomfortable urinary changes.
· Why we view maturity as a season of joy, recalling the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain… "Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been."
· How to recognize common health risk factors that put your well-being in jeopardy. Spotting them early is smart—it means easier treatments, and can save your life.
· 9 ways to cope with major life changes gracefully and keep your stress in check. These doctor-approved tips support both your emotional and your physical health.
You have many options for staying young and healthy. But no matter which ones you choose, one thing is for sure—the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll enjoy health benefits and the better off you’ll be in the long run.