Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions : Self-Management of Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema and Other Physical and Mental Health Conditions.
Title:
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions : Self-Management of Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema and Other Physical and Mental Health Conditions.
Author:
Lorig, Kate.
ISBN:
9781936693443
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Edition:
4th ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (352 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Overview of Self-Management -- 2 Becoming an Active Self-Manager -- 3 Finding Resources -- 4 Understanding and Managing Common Symptoms -- 5 Using Your Mind to Manage Symptoms -- 6 Exercise and Physical Activity for Every Body -- 7 Exercising for Flexibility, Strength, and Balance: Making Life Easier -- 8 Exercising for Endurance: Aerobic Activities -- 9 Communicating with Family, Friends, and Health Care Professionals -- 10 Sex and Intimacy -- 11 Healthy Eating -- 12 Healthy Weight Management -- 13 Managing Your Medicines -- 14 Making Treatment Decisions -- 15 Managing Chronic Lung Disease -- 16 Managing Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and Stroke -- 17 Managing Chronic Arthritis and Osteoporosis -- 18 Managing Diabetes -- 19 Planning for the Future: Fears and Reality -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
Completely redesigned for easy reading and fully updated with the latest research and information on current practice, medication, legal matters, and specific conditions, this new edition of a vital resource is full of tips, suggestions, and strategies to deal with chronic illness and symptoms, such as fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, disability, and depression. It encourages readers to develop individual approaches to setting goals, making decisions, and finding resources and support so that they are able to do the things they want and need. Originally based on a five-year study conducted at Stanford University, this work has grown to include the feedback of medical professionals and people with chronic conditions all over the world. Aimed at letting people become self-managers of their own illness, this book's one simple goal is to help anyone with a chronic illness to live a productive, healthy life.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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