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Age Is Just a Number: A Geriatrician’s Secrets for Getting the Most Out of Life
Do you want to learn the secrets for getting the most out of life?Everyone is yearning for good health. But how can you attain it? Dr. Ankur Patel has been a witness to the physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually fit lifestyle that his grandmother lived till the ripe age of 93. The key element that he noticed was her proactive approach. She took the charge of her own health and worked toward improving it at her individual level by focusing and capitalizing on the aspects that were under her own control. Through this book, the author passes this piece of wellness wisdom on to the world.Inside, you’ll How to have a younger biological age compared to one’s chronological ageEasy, practical, yet vital methods for health problem preventionA handy picture of some common geriatrics concernsThe map of how to mindfully prepare for the end of lifeTips for caregiversAnd more!Only you are accountable for your health!Dr. Patel believes that God gave him a blessed life and an opportunity to write this book, not everyone in this world is as fortunate, and now it`s time to pay it forward. So, for every book sold, $1 will go to a charity that benefits seniors. Please go to the author`s website www.drankurpatel.com and pick a charity. Together, we can impact millions of seniors in this world!
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2021
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About the author
Ankur Patel
5 books3 followersAnkur Patel is a web and mobile application developer specializing in iOS with a passion for making innovative consumer applications. Ankur is a generalist who has worked with a variety of programming languages, such as Objective-C, Ruby, Javascript, Swift, Java, and C. He has held multiple roles in firms both big and small, including IBM, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, Shutterstock, and MyTime. He is also the author of the book "Learning Swift - Building an iOS Game", which teaches the readers how to build an iOS game and publish it to the App Store.
In his free time he is contributing to open source and an author of a popular open source Swift library called Dollar which is a functional tool-belt for Swift developers. He has also written several blog posts for IBM and written a developer journey on how to use IBM's Watson cloud services to build interesting and AI driven apps/services.
He also likes to tinker around with Raspberry Pi to automate things in his life. His passion for building things has led him to help out Maplewood Township in New Jersey by volunteering to build cheap low powered heat measuring devices for the public schools. These devices help the public schools monitor temperature in real time and view historical data so that they can be more energy efficient and reduce their carbon footprint. He has been invited by Sustainable Jersey, a non profit organization, to speak at several events including their annual summit to demonstrate success story of community members helping out their township to be more sustainable. He has also been invited to the League of Municipality so that other townships can follow a similar model to be more sustainable with the use of technology.
In his free time he is contributing to open source and an author of a popular open source Swift library called Dollar which is a functional tool-belt for Swift developers. He has also written several blog posts for IBM and written a developer journey on how to use IBM's Watson cloud services to build interesting and AI driven apps/services.
He also likes to tinker around with Raspberry Pi to automate things in his life. His passion for building things has led him to help out Maplewood Township in New Jersey by volunteering to build cheap low powered heat measuring devices for the public schools. These devices help the public schools monitor temperature in real time and view historical data so that they can be more energy efficient and reduce their carbon footprint. He has been invited by Sustainable Jersey, a non profit organization, to speak at several events including their annual summit to demonstrate success story of community members helping out their township to be more sustainable. He has also been invited to the League of Municipality so that other townships can follow a similar model to be more sustainable with the use of technology.
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November 27, 2021
A Quality Resource for the Elderly and Caregivers
This book is a refreshing look at aging, focusing nor on age, but on health. Dr. Patel's passionate plea is to pay attention and provide what your body needs to be healthy. He breaks down complicated topics like Medicare into easily understood concepts. This book is an excellent reference for the older adult preparing for retirement, the aging adult facing medical challenges, the family facing end-of-life of a loved one, and the myriad of medical professionals and caregivers. In short, everyone treating or caring for another person will benefit from reading this book. So also will anyone preparing for retirement or making end of life decisions. I highly recommend this book and commend Dr Patel for his energy, effort and commitment to help others by writing it. I've participated as a caregiver in several family members' end of life journeys and know the information to be spot on. Thank you, Dr Patel!
This book is a refreshing look at aging, focusing nor on age, but on health. Dr. Patel's passionate plea is to pay attention and provide what your body needs to be healthy. He breaks down complicated topics like Medicare into easily understood concepts. This book is an excellent reference for the older adult preparing for retirement, the aging adult facing medical challenges, the family facing end-of-life of a loved one, and the myriad of medical professionals and caregivers. In short, everyone treating or caring for another person will benefit from reading this book. So also will anyone preparing for retirement or making end of life decisions. I highly recommend this book and commend Dr Patel for his energy, effort and commitment to help others by writing it. I've participated as a caregiver in several family members' end of life journeys and know the information to be spot on. Thank you, Dr Patel!
November 11, 2021
Another book to keep in my back pocket
I have parents who are starting to think about retirement and while, they are still healthy and active, I know that won’t always be the case. I appreciate having resources like this book out there to know what to expect as my parents get older and knowing my role as a caregiver. This tips in this book also are great to keep in mind for maintaining my own health.
Great book and one I highly recommend.
I have parents who are starting to think about retirement and while, they are still healthy and active, I know that won’t always be the case. I appreciate having resources like this book out there to know what to expect as my parents get older and knowing my role as a caregiver. This tips in this book also are great to keep in mind for maintaining my own health.
Great book and one I highly recommend.
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December 28, 2021A Clear Guide to Assist With Aging Factors
As someone who deals with disability and chronic pain, Dr. Patels book helped me understand some of the answers to Medicare questions I have. He addresses so many aging issues in Age is Just a Number in such a concise manner, that while reading, I determined for this book to be my go-to resource for healthy aging. I am so grateful he put this book together.
As someone who deals with disability and chronic pain, Dr. Patels book helped me understand some of the answers to Medicare questions I have. He addresses so many aging issues in Age is Just a Number in such a concise manner, that while reading, I determined for this book to be my go-to resource for healthy aging. I am so grateful he put this book together.
January 13, 2022
Very informative
Honestly, I wondered what could this book be about. Since I’m getting older, almost 50, yes I’m interested. Well, this book is a great guide on growing old gracefully. It is full of information from insurances, to places to live, to different diseases just in case you need to know. Dr. Patel did a great job putting this book together.
Honestly, I wondered what could this book be about. Since I’m getting older, almost 50, yes I’m interested. Well, this book is a great guide on growing old gracefully. It is full of information from insurances, to places to live, to different diseases just in case you need to know. Dr. Patel did a great job putting this book together.
November 11, 2021
Great book!
Age Is Just a Number: A Geriatrician's Secrets for Getting the Most Out of Life by Dr. Ankur Patel is a great resource for the elderly, their family, caregivers, and anyone interested in their next stage of life. I recommend this book!
Age Is Just a Number: A Geriatrician's Secrets for Getting the Most Out of Life by Dr. Ankur Patel is a great resource for the elderly, their family, caregivers, and anyone interested in their next stage of life. I recommend this book!
December 11, 2021
The book I didn’t know I needed
So many great tips in here. I’m not quite the target age for this book but my parents are and I was curious. Wow! I found things in here I will implement in my own life. And I’m excited to recommend it to my parents. What a good purchase.
So many great tips in here. I’m not quite the target age for this book but my parents are and I was curious. Wow! I found things in here I will implement in my own life. And I’m excited to recommend it to my parents. What a good purchase.
March 9, 2025
Practical and applicable
Dr Patel uses a format that shares information for an aging populace that is practical and easy to apply.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips to help myself and my mom.
Dr Patel uses a format that shares information for an aging populace that is practical and easy to apply.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips to help myself and my mom.
January 7, 2022
Your book was very thorough on medical details, statistics, tips, and advice.
November 6, 2023
A thoughtful profound Book
I recommend that everyone over read this book. You will learn so much about aging. I am 82 years old and wish I had read it sooner.
I recommend that everyone over read this book. You will learn so much about aging. I am 82 years old and wish I had read it sooner.
April 10, 2024
recommended reading
Very straight forward, helpful and necessary information. Especially the sections on Medicare, self care and end of life decisions.
Very well done.
Thank you.
Very straight forward, helpful and necessary information. Especially the sections on Medicare, self care and end of life decisions.
Very well done.
Thank you.
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