Taking Care of Our Folks
A Manual for Family Members Caring for the Black Elderly
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About the Book
With the growing concern over healthcare in America, studies show that elderly African- Americans often come out on the losing end of the system due to lack of health insurance. Because of this growing population, taking care of elderly patients in the African-American community has become the responsibility of their family. If you’re facing such a situation, your questions may be many and your answers few.
Taking Care of Our Folks is a definitive guide to caring for your elderly relatives. Drawing on comprehensive and detailed research, this essential resource aims to ensure that elderly African-Americans receive culturally competent healthcare and live more productive, independent, and pain-free lives. Deborah Y. Liggan, MD, discusses the major health issues and offers case studies of how each illness affects this ethnic group. She offers up-to-date information on nutrition, pharmacology, technological advances, and self-help for each disease. Topics focus specifically on elderly African-Americans and include:
- Neurology of aging
- Cardiovascular problems
- Mental health and aging
- Approach to gastrointestinal problems
- Prominent cancers
About the Author
Deborah Y. Liggan, MD, is a physician whose research and writing focuses on exploring the importance of cultural variables in medicine. She has lived on three different continents, achieved a varied educational background, and succeeded in both civilian employment and military service.