More and more people are living longer and remaining healthier, and the over-50s in particular are increasingly interested in self-diagnosis and treatment of minor ailments. Health for Older People is an indispensable reference guide dedicated solely to the over-50s, exploring and explaining the most common health issues that affect them. In today's busy world it is all too easy to ignore a slight pain or feeling of discomfort, but this book will make it easy to understand and treat common problems that come with advancing years. Written in an accessible style with full colour photographs, the book offers a wide range of information on how the medical profession deals with conditions, diseases and illnesses suffered by older people.