There are many myths and much misinformation about aging. At the same time, there are few trustworthy books on the subject. "Aging, But Never Old: The Realities, Myths, and Misrepresentations of the Anti-Aging Movement" was written to address those myths and fill that gap. Written by an eminent geriatric specialist, this book will educate readers about the specialty of geriatric medicine, helping them understand what true geriatric care is and what it can do for older adults.

The book opens with a comparison of scientifically sound geriatric medicine as compared to its arch rival, the...