The Merck Manual of Health & Aging: The comprehensive guide to the changes and challenges of aging-for older adults and those who care for and about them
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0345482743 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 992 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sandra Morrison said Very dissatisfied. Extremely disappointed. Book was in poor condition and the information was old and outdated. I completely wasted my money on this purchase.. Medical, Medical diagnosis, Medical treatment Very helpful, especially for friends and family who do not have internet access.. Merck Manual This is an excellent book covering, in detail, specific medical listings. It is a valuable addition to our medical library.
This information is punctuated with essays from older adults--including a cheeky Max Sendak cartoon. Dr. Other practical c! hapters are devoted to driving dilemmas and navigating the Byzantine financing of health care. Although a clinical explanatory model prevails, non-traditional methods such as acupuncture and homeopathy receive honorable mention. Many older adults and the people who care for them will welcome the well-organized format and richly detailed information of this guide. More than one hundred specific medical conditions including fractures, constipation, tinnitus, dental disease, and dementia are explained and cross referenced with us
He is an associate Clinical Professor of Medicine-MCP at Drexel University. . Beers MD has been editor-in-chief of The Merck Manual since 2000. Mark H
From one of the most trusted names in medical reference comes an accessible, all-inclusive guide for older adults that shares what measures to take to optimize the aging process, prevent disease, and improve your overall health. Inside you’ll discover clear, authoritative information on• preventive medical care and good nutrition• common medical disorders in older adults• strategies for coping with disease• steps for finding the best in medical care• how to communicate with health care practitioners• the role of alternative and complementary medicine• the benefits and ri