Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-198) and index.
Contents
What's "old" got to do with it? -- Don't fall! -- Fire and ice : hyperthermia and hypothermia -- Poisoning : mr yuk for grownups -- The air we breathe : preventing asphyxia -- Getting around : when driving is dangerous -- Hazardous hobbies : the back yard and the workshop -- All around the house -- Seeing the doctor : how to get the most out of an appointment -- Injury statistics for people 65 and older -- Resources : agencies and organizations that can help.
