The Chronic Illness Journey: Finding Your Way

By James Hallenbeck MD

The Chronic Illness Journey is a book for people struggling with chronic illness, their families, and caregivers with a focus on common conditions of the elderly, such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia. The modern healthcare system is bewildering. In order to navigate it successfully, you need a plan. This book helps you put one together.
The author guides readers through common barriers they may encounter - knowledge deficits about common illnesses, communication challenges with professionals and family members, and nitty-gritty aspects of medical care - finances, insurance, and 'tricks of the trade' regarding care delivery. Finally, end-of-life care and related issues are discussed. Building on decades of clinical and administrative experience, Dr. Hallenbeck shares what he has learned along the way in hopes of helping you on your journey.
This book should help you: Understand common illnesses of the elderly and more skillfully search out additional information about them.Establish and communicate your goals of careBetter communicate with clinicians and family membersAvoid common pitfalls in different venues of careManage insurance and financing challengesChronic illness is tough on those afflicted and their loved ones. But with a little planning the journey can be a bit easier. You can do this

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8VJ4J43
• ISBN13: 9798998614019
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Cold Mountain Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"