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...

Alzheimer's disease is a vastly underrecognized disease that primarily appears in patients age 65 and older. It affects the entire family of those afflicted and has a tremendous impact on our health care system--the Alzheimer's Association estimates the cost of treating this form of dementia at $172 billion annually in the United States. Current treatment with medications has only limited success. Therefore, awareness of symptoms--which are often mistaken for aging or stress--and early recognition of the disease are the best ways to help patients and their...