| Edition |
4th ed. |
| Description |
vii, 343 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-421) and index. |
| Contents |
Overview of self-management -- Becoming an active self-manager -- Finding resources -- Understanding and managing common symptoms -- Using your mind to manage symptoms -- Exercise and physical activity for every body -- Exercising for flexibility, strength and balance: making life easier -- Exercising for endurance: aerobic activities -- Communicating with family, friends and health care professionals -- Sex and intimacy -- Healthy eating -- Healthy weight management -- Managing your medicines -- Making treatment decisions -- Managing chronic lung disease -- Managing heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke -- Managing chronic arthritis and osteoporosis -- Managing diabetes -- Planning for the future: fears and reality -- Index. |
| Summary |
Completely redesigned for easy reading and fully updated with the latest research, 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. |
| Subject |
Chronic diseases -- Popular works.
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Medicine, Popular.
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Chronic Disease -- Popular Works.
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| Added Author |
Lorig, Kate.
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| ISBN |
9781933503363 |
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193350336X |
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