Synopsis
In 1900, there were just over seven million Americans age 55 and older. In 2010, there were over 63 million. As the population of older adults continues to boom, will the health of this group fizzle? Not if Reed Tuckson, MD, has anything to say about it. The Doctor in the Mirror is centered on a simple, yet often-overlooked premise: as you age, the health advocate you need first and foremost is you. It starts with an honest look in the mirror to identify the barriers keeping you from better health. Then it calls on the amazing, the brilliant, the esteemed Dr. You to overcome those barriers. Not overnight, but over time. Learn how to better understand the chronic illnesses that older adults commonly face. Get armed with simple, common sense prevention strategies. Discover how to maximize your partnership with your physicians, hospitals, and the health care system. And finally, Dr. You will learn to weave a safety net of relationships built around home, family, friends, and community to maximize your quality of life. As you age, don t let your health situation take control of you. Take control of your health situation instead. Come on, America. It s time to age with more vitality!
About the Author
Dr. Reed Tuckson is a graduate of Howard University, Georgetown University School of Medicine, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania s General Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship Programs. Dr. Tuckson is currently Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs at UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 25 diversified health and well-being company. As the most senior clinician of UnitedHealth Group, Dr. Tuckson is responsible for working with all the company s diverse business units to improve the quality of the health services provided to over 70 million members. Dr. Tuckson was featured on the cover of the February 2009 issue of Black Enterprise magazine and named one of the 100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America. He was also selected by Modern Healthcare/Modern Physician as one of the 50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in Healthcare in 2009 and 2010. Dr. Tuckson resides with his wife, Margie, in Minneapolis, where he takes a dose of his own medicine by staying active with family, friends, fitness, and community.
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