Your indispensable guide to taking charge of the second half of
your life. From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than
35 years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an
indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to
expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally
as you age. Leipzig, an expert in evidence-based geriatrics,
highlights how 80-year-olds differ from 60-year-olds and why
knowing this is important for your health. With candor, humor, and
empathy, this book will provide you with the knowledge and
practical advice to optimize aging. The book * helps you recognize
age-related changes in your body and mind and understand what's
typical with aging and what's not; * offers guidance for common
health concerns, including problems with memory, energy, mood,
sleep, incontinence, mobility and falls, hearing and vision, aches
and pains, gastrointestinal problems, weight, and sex; * shares
advice on how to make decisions about health care, driving, and
where to live; * includes helpful checklists and lists of
medications to prepare for doctor and hospital visits; * recommends
the best technology options, such as mobility devices, emergency
device systems, and more; * counters common myths about aging; and
* offers resources for additional information, self-help, and
support. Enriched by illustrations, patient stories, and deep dives
into science and the latest research, Honest Aging gives you the
tools to take control of your health and well-being as you age.
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