Growing Up, But Not Really Older: Doctor and Author Encourages People to Enjoy the Aging Process in His New Book
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 07, 2014 -- These authors want people to take the bull by the horns and take charge of their health.
If an elderly American in the United States is over 50 years old, it is important they understand what is going on when it comes to health-care policies and doctor-patient relations so they can aggressively demand the best care. Once people know the ins and outs, we will all feel more confident and enjoy the aging process.
This information includes knowing the steps and missteps that brought the diagnostic tests and medication to the attention of patients and doctors.
Patients can and should be certain that their voice is heard in every aspect of social and medical planning. This includes being aware that doctors may not have the same agenda as patients, so learn to say "no"--particularly to diagnostic tests and medication not tested in the right age group.
Aging Aggressively offers advice on personal health practices, including valuable resources to help patients successfully manage their health, and how to fill their lives with humor, animals, music and memories.
“As a member of the elderly population in the United States, you are part of a significant numerical force in society,” Jones said.
Aging Aggressively also describes the impending disaster in the present Medicare/Medicaid system, primarily due to the poor planning of proper and adequate funding for the federal program.
Jones describes alternate health care funding used in others countries as well as in a few states in the U.S.
Jones also states it is likely patients will need to plan their own health care funding, thus not relying on Federal or State funds--although they have been promised.
“This book attempts to provide a basis for the elderly to have fun with their lives, to enjoy particularly their memories of their own lives and to limit to a minimum relying on a broken health care system,” Jones said.
Aging Aggressively
By: Thomas Jones, MD
John Cotton, MS
Betsy M. Chalfin M.Ed
ISBN: 978-1-45258-662-5
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Balboa online bookstores.
About the author
Thomas C. Jones, MD, is an emeritus adjunct professor of medicine and public health at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. He has had an extensive career in medicine, both in practice and education. He is a highly respected research physician trained in infectious diseases, international medicine, and public health.
John F. Cotton, MS, has extensive experience in planning and development positions for state, local, corporate and educational functions. He has played an important role in originating and administering the details of health care-related federal programs and policies.
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