Reddit reviews Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

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4 Reddit comments about Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End:

u/LucianConsulting · 10 pointsr/premed

When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi

Being Mortal - Atul Gawande

Better - Atul Gawande

Honestly anything by Atul Gawande

Start With Why- Simon Sinek (Just finished this one today. Phenomenal read. Not medicine related, but a great perspective on what leadership means and how you can inspire those around you)

The White Coat Investor - James Dahle (Financial literacy is always a good thing)

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I have quite a bit more book suggestions if you're ever curious, but those should keep you busy for a while. Feel free to DM me if you want more!

u/mojolopez · 3 pointsr/AgingParents

I enjoyed Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande. My local library had it.

u/sacca7 · 2 pointsr/AgingParents

Regarding his eyes, get them checked out now. The sooner eye stuff is caught and corrected, the better.

My mom has had every eye thing imaginable. Cateracts removed, then a secondary film reappeared - happens in a small percentage of cateract cases - really helped to get that removed. She also has macular degeneration. She has wet and dry. When her wet was developing, she got shots in the eye to keep it from spreading. They caught it soon enough she could stop the shots after a while.

Don't let his vision fail any further. If his surgery is scheduled, make sure it happens. Vision is priceless.

As for the rest of it, you can make suggestions, but chances are it won't work.

For example: moving to a 55+ apartment where there are others his age and activities. Or, moving to assisted living, again, others his age and activities.

There is most likely a senior center nearby with activities and programs. Getting him involved could help. Some have daily lunches and shuttle services for such.

You might find a book called Being Mortal by Atul Gawande particularly helpful. Your library probably has it.

u/sharer_too · 2 pointsr/suggestmeabook