The Book About Getting Older

Auteurs

• Lucy Pollock

Paramètres

• 320 pages
• 12 heures de lecture

• Développement personnel
• Nonfiction
• Santé
• Santé & Médecine
• Thèmes psychologiques

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This honest and compassionate guide addresses the complexities of aging, covering topics from dementia to finances and care homes. It emphasizes the importance of discussing aging openly, especially as many people are living longer. Dr. Lucy provides answers to both voiced and unvoiced questions about ensuring a happy and healthy later life for ourselves and our loved ones. The book facilitates crucial conversations about growing older, tackling questions such as how to initiate discussions about health, the implications of multiple medications, the emotional challenges of dementia, driving safety, and the qualities of good care homes. It also explores the balance between independence and safety, as well as the difficult topics of resuscitation and treatment decisions. Blending seriousness with humor and kindness, this accessible guide helps navigate the essential conversations surrounding aging, focusing on what truly matters in the second half of life.

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• Année de publication: 2022
• Reliure: (souple)