Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging: Answers to Help You Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life

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Summary: Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging
Review: Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging is about taking better care of yourself physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and financially. Chapter 2 addresses changes in your body and what you can do to prevent them, Chapter 2 discusses your mind, chapter 4 your spirit. This book is especially useful for people interested in planning and preparing for life after retirement. Useful for caregivers as well. I would also recommend Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease not only for those with Alzheimer's but because of the excellent "Quick Guide for Caregivers."

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Summary: On a scale of 1 to 10, a solid 1
Review: My only qualification for judging this book is that I am old and would like to know more about what is happening to me and what to do about it. I have read a number of articles in such periodicals as The Reader's Digest, Time Magazine, etc., but I was eager to see a more comprehensive account of what goes on as aging progresses, and how best to deal with it. So I ordered this book. What did I learn? NOTHING! It covers much of the commonplace information that I've seen dozens of times -- in newspapers, in widely circulated magazines, and in pamphlets given away at the local old folks' center. For instance a little forgetfulness does not imply Alzheimer's, and senior citizens should maintain contact with other people. Mayo, perhaps the most highly reputed of the general clinics, should have lots to say, but this book barely deserves one star. I am so disappointed that I'm sending this book back for a refund.