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Summary: A must read for everyone who is 40
Review: Wonder how our understanding in aging has evolved over years.It was high time someone from medical field put to light the real facts about aging in 21st century. Who could have done it better than Dr Lipschitz, a leading world expert in Geriatrics, well known by public as Dr David. This book is brilliantly written, easy to understand by our lay baby-boomers who need to know these facts not just for the parents, they are involved in taking care of but also for themselves. The book is divided into 12 chapters. One by one, Dr Lipschitz tears down the age old myths about 'obesity' in elderly; and the real role of high tech medical interventions and too many pills that almost every elderly, especially nursing home residents are being prescribed. He systematically explains how myths about harmful effects of sex in old age are plain wrong. Chapter on benefits of increasing one's excercise regimen gradually is very enlightening as well.
I myself loved chapters on alternative & anti-aging medicine. There is a lot out there with tall claims but little proof. An authentic voice has long been needed to lay down the facts about parallel health care industry today, most of it is still evolving and not proven thus far. Dr Lipschitz does it brilliantly. Being a geriatrician myself, I have read and reread this book. Each of my patients whom I recommended this book, have found it an extremely useful read as well. Here is a chance for those who might have missed Dr Lipschitz in PBS series, "Aging Successfully with Doctor David", to get acquainted with today's reality with growing old gracefully and not being shy on going to buy a Harley, as Dr Lipschitz puts it, to experience a fulfilled life right till our last day!
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