Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Recreation, leisure not frowned on today, so promote them to older people
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ELDER HEALTH
Recreation, leisure not frowned on today, so promote them to older people
Wednesday 13 March 2019, 04:00 AM

Meaningful leisureactivity is not as simple as a weekly game of bingo
Leisure activities are more than idle diversions, they involve people in activities that give meaning to their lives. Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse urges GPs to help patients find meaningful activity
Key points
Evidence supports that:
meaning in life is important
leisure activities promote mental wellbeing, prevent depression and improve
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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