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W e l c o m e
Welcome to
, the magazine
for patients and friends of Bumrungrad
International Hospital.
It seems that most people want to live a long
life, but how many are willing to make the extra
effort in maintaining their physical health in
order to ensure it? In this issue of Better Health,
we focus on the health of seniors, with the aim
to help elders, their families, and their friends
prepare for “sunset years” of health and happiness.
We begin with an article on page 4 about
geriatric medicine, a specialty currently in high
demand, and playing a major role in fast-aging
societies in countries around the world, including
Thailand. Following on page 8, we provide information
about health problems of the elderly, along
with recommendations for prevention and care.
On page 12, a feature on geriatric dentistry,
reminds us that elderly people often neglect
their oral health, unaware that many geriatric
problems start in the mouth. Followed by, an
article about how skin changes as we age, along
with care guidelines to protect and nurture
lifelong healthy skin.
We conclude with a report on four key practices
to support geriatric health. Following these
recommendations will help people of all ages
prepare for and maintain lifelong health.
As always, if you need advice or want to leave
comments about our magazine, we encourage you
to e-mail us at betterhealth@bumrungrad.com.
We look forward to hearing from you and wish
you health and happiness at every age.
C o n t e n t s
4 Geriatric medicine
Living longer, living better
8 Degenerative disorders
Health problems of the older person
12 Aging and oral health
A healthy mouth leads to a healthy life
14 Geriatric skin care
Protect and prevent, for a lifetime of
healthy skin
16 M.D. Focus
Get to know our doctors
20 Health maintenance guidelines
Good health is available for all ages
22 Health Briefs
24 Q & A
26 News from Bumrungrad International
Associate Professor Dr. Somsak Chaovisitsaree
Medical Director and Contributing Editor
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