Modern medicine is one of the most successful branches of science, with a distinguished history of conquering many of the twentieth century's deadliest diseases. Yet today people are turning in record numbers to alternative therapies that have little or no scientific basis. What accounts for this flight from reason in the face of hard evidence ......
A former funeral director and a leader of seminars on grief and spirituality uses the death of his own father as a beginning point to lead others through the particularly difficult journey through grief when a father dies.
Offers hope for the millions who suffer from chronic pain. This book describes how people are living busy, normal lives - despite the pain. It offers suggestions for immediate treatment, provides reasons why exercise and movement can end chronic pain, and shows how sufferers can ease stress and begin to manage their pain.
Providing instructions addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components of caregiving, this book focuses on advocacy and medical self-care. It offers comprehensive guidelines that help families supplement care. It also highlights the role that family plays in enriching the lives of nursing home residents.
New treatments and advances in therapy for the ravages of Parkinson's disease are constantly being researched and perfected for patients, yet those afflicted still must endure tremors, poor balance, speech problems, and lessened psychological well-being. Patients and families need the most up-to-date information available to improve quality of ......
New treatments and advances in therapy for the ravages of Parkinson's disease are constantly being researched and perfected for patients, yet those afflicted still must endure tremors, poor balance, speech problems, and lessened psychological well-being. Patients and families need the most up-to-date information available to improve quality of ......
Emphasises on maintaining the integrity, independence, and individuality of older persons. This book stresses the importance of communicating effectively, understanding the needs of older persons, and developing trust at various levels of service. It includes contributors from the fields of medicine, therapy, communication, psychology, and others.
Targets the root cause of public discontent with the quality of care given by hospitals, nursing homes, mental institutions, and home health care agencies. This book focuses on those aspects of the system that waste time, money, and sometimes lives. It emphasizes on the changes needed in American health care delivery.
Answers the need for an alternative to recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction. This book aims to help non-religious alcoholics to maintain philosophical integrity while achieving the goal of lifelong sobriety. It also offers insights and suggestions for developing coping skills and regaining self-esteem through self-reliance.
