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gunilla_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
neela's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
this book is written with stories of patients and relevant information all intertwined. i love to read about real people, and how they look out for each other when someone is at their most vulnerable. this book is so inspiring for me as a medical student interested in geriatrics. i have found this book to make me reflective and also indignant- that i want to stand up more for older people. we can define so much about our lives and ageing is such an important part. i especially love this writing style because you can tell how much care dr pollock has for these people. she calls people beautifully irrational and i love that.
at times is made me teary because of how beautiful people can be, how they show love for one another. i am so happy that i bought this book and can’t wait to read it again.
at times is made me teary because of how beautiful people can be, how they show love for one another. i am so happy that i bought this book and can’t wait to read it again.
onceinabluemoon88's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.25
thereadingparamedic's review
5.0
As a paramedic, I see elderly patients regularly and often deal with death. When called to an elderly patient in cardiac arrest, it can be difficult to discuss with family what their wishes were - did they wish to be resuscitated? Do they have a DNACPR form, advising us not to attempt resuscitation?
Although death & getting older can be difficult to talk about, we should be having these conversations so that we can respect the wishes of our loved ones. Having legal documentation in place can take away the need for families to make difficult decisions at an extremely upsetting time.
The Book About Getting Older discusses the treatment of older people both in hospital & in the community, what is the right thing to do for elderly people. It quickly recaps on DNACPRs, mental capacity and advance plans. It is an excellent resource for both medical professionals & those who look after elderly relatives.
Buy it & get the conversation going!
Although death & getting older can be difficult to talk about, we should be having these conversations so that we can respect the wishes of our loved ones. Having legal documentation in place can take away the need for families to make difficult decisions at an extremely upsetting time.
The Book About Getting Older discusses the treatment of older people both in hospital & in the community, what is the right thing to do for elderly people. It quickly recaps on DNACPRs, mental capacity and advance plans. It is an excellent resource for both medical professionals & those who look after elderly relatives.
Buy it & get the conversation going!
spacecars's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0