The Doctor In The Mirror

In 1900, there were just over seven million Americans age 55 and older. In 2010, there were over 63 million. As the population of older adults continues to boom, will the health of this group fizzle? Not if Reed Tuckson, MD, has anything to say about it. The Doctor in the Mirror is centered on a simple, yet often-overlooked premise: as you age, the health advocate you need first and foremost is you. It starts with an honest look in the mirror to identify the barriers keeping you from better health. Then it calls on the amazing, the brilliant, the esteemed Dr. You to overcome those barriers. Not overnight, but over time. Learn how to better understand the chronic illnesses that older adults commonly face. Get armed with simple, common sense prevention strategies. Discover how to maximize your partnership with your physicians, hospitals, and the health care system. And finally, Dr. You will learn to weave a safety net of relationships built around home, family, friends, and community to maximize your quality of life. As you age, don t let your health situation take control of you. Take control of your health situation instead. Come on, America. It s time to age with more vitality!

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United Healthcare Services; 1 edition (18 Dec 2011)

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