Download or read book Successful Aging written by Daniel J. Levitin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER • New York Times • USA Today • Washington Post • LA Times “Debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive SUCCESSFUL AGING delivers powerful insights: • Debunking the myth that memory always declines with age • Confirming that "health span"—not "life span"—is what matters • Proving that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage • Recommending that people look forward to joy, as reminiscing doesn't promote health Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, using research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences, Levitin reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive enhancing tricks everyone should do as they age. Successful Aging inspires a powerful new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise.
Download or read book Successful Aging Tips written by Eric Mom and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to find a book that contains all the information a family will need to make an informed decision on the care of a loved one- when that time arrives, then keep reading. This Successful Aging Tips Book also addresses legal issues and paperwork to be in place when the time arrives when the loved one can no longer make decisions for him/her self. After reading this Successful Aging Tips Book you will: -understand how to "age in place" by learning how to evaluate the home environment, your physical needs, or the needs of a loved one -be able to weigh several options of care for loved ones -understand what government benefits for the elderly are, what they cover, and what they don't cover so you don't make uninformed decisions -understand realize that there are many ways to pay for elder care, but that Medicare is not one of those ways -no longer be susceptible to physical or financial abuse -be motivated to take charge of your future and our collective futures because as long as we are alive, we have a future
Download or read book Aging Well written by George E. Vaillant and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects -- men and women, some rich, some poor -- from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies -- the most complete ever done anywhere in the world -- and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in reaching a happy, healthy old age. He explains precisely why some people turn out to be more resilient than others, the complicated effects of marriage and divorce, negative personality changes, and how to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and rewarding life in the later years. He shows why a person's background has less to do with their eventual happiness than the specific lifestyle choices they make. And he offers step-by-step advice about how each of us can change our lifestyles and age successfully. Sure to be debated on talk shows and in living rooms, Vaillant's definitive and inspiring book is the new classic account of how we live and how we can live better. It will receive massive media attention, and with good reason: we have never seen anything like it, and what it has to tell us will make all the difference in the world.
Download or read book Successful Aging written by John Wallis Rowe and published by Random House Large Print Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the results of the MacArthur Foundation Study of Aging in America, which show how to maintain optimum physical and mental strength throughout later life.
Download or read book Better with Age written by Dr. Alan D. Castel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years, some lie about their age, and many attempt to hide the signs of growing old. Better with Age addresses the many myths and paradoxes about the aging process. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. This book presents the latest scientific research about the psychology of aging, coupled with insights from those who have succeeded in doing it well, such as Maya Angelou, Bob Newhart, Jared Diamond, John Glenn, and John Wooden. We are all aging, and many people are concerned about what to expect with advancing years. Retirement, happiness, and brain health are some of the many topics covered in this book. Better with Age shows what we can do now, at any stage in life, to make sure we enjoy old age.
Download or read book Live Long Die Short written by Roger Landry and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a decade ago, a landmark ten-year study by the MacArthur Foundation shattered the stereotypes of aging as a process of slow, genetically determined decline. Researchers found that that 70 percent of physical aging, and about 50 percent of mental aging, is determined by lifestyle, the choices we make every day. That means that if we optimize our lifestyles, we can live longer and “die shorter”—compress the decline period into the very end of a fulfilling, active old age. Dr. Roger Landry and his colleagues have spent years bringing the MacArthur Study’s findings to life with a program called Masterpiece Living. In Live Long, Die Short, Landry shares the incredible story of that program and lays out a path for anyone, at any point in life, who wants to achieve authentic health and empower themselves to age in a better way. Writing in a friendly, conversational tone, Dr. Landry encourages you to take a “Lifestyle Inventory” to assess where your health stands now and then leads you through his “Ten Tips,” for successful aging, each of which is backed by the latest research, real-life stories, and the insights Landry—a former Air Force surgeon and current preventive medicine physician—has gained in his years of experience. The result is a guide that will reshape your conception of what it means to grow old and equip you with the tools you need to lead a long, healthy, happy life.
Download or read book Be Fit for Life written by Steven R. Gambert and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be Fit for Life: A Guide to Successful Aging is a self-help book for anyone interested in living a happier and healthier life. Aging is a life-long process and the sooner one accepts this and better prepares for the years ahead, the more successful his/her aging process will be. Dr Gambert, a noted authority in the field of aging and medicine, takes the reader on a journey that provides information and practical advice on how to best prevent an accelerated aging process, avoid disease, and recognize and treat problems early. This book also offers practical information to help the reader choose the right diet, exercise plan and lifestyle that will help promote a more successful aging process.
Download or read book Stupid Things I Won t Do When I Get Old written by Steven Petrow and published by Citadel. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on award-winning journalist Steven Petrow's wildly popular New York Times essay, "Things I'll Do Differently When I Get Old." Soon after his 50th birthday, Petrow began assembling a list of “things I won’t do when I get old”—mostly a catalog of all the things he thought his then 70-something year old parents were doing wrong. That list, which included “You won’t have to shout at me that I’m deaf,” and “I won’t blame the family dog for my incontinence,” became the basis of this rousing collection of do’s and don’ts, wills and won’ts that is equal parts hilarious, honest, and practical. The fact is, we don’t want to age the way previous generations did. “Old people” hoard. They bore relatives—and strangers alike—with tales of their aches and pains. They insist on driving long after they’ve become a danger to others (and themselves). They eat dinner at 4pm. They swear they don’t need a cane or walker (and guess what happens next). They never, ever apologize. But there is another way... In Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old, Petrow candidly addresses the fears, frustrations, and stereotypes that accompany aging. He offers a blueprint for the new old age, and an understanding that aging and illness are not the same. As he writes, “I meant the list to serve as a pointed reminder—to me—to make different choices when I eventually cross the threshold to ‘old.’” Getting older is a privilege. This essential guide reveals how to do it with grace, wisdom, humor, and hope. And without hoarding. Praise for Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: “Unbelievably witty and relatable, I alternated bursting into laughter and placing my hand over my face in horror thinking, Oh my God, is that me? I often say, at this age we have something young people can never have…wisdom. My dear friend, Steven Petrow, has wisdom to share in this honest, funny, wry guide to keep us young at heart, without desperately hanging onto our youth. I am buying this book for all of my friends!” —Suzanne Somers, New York Times bestselling author of A New Way to Age “Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old is an irreverent, funny, honest look at aging and all the things we take for granted as normal parts of aging. They don’t need to be. If you struggle with getting older and want to find a fresh perspective on lessons learned about what NOT to do as we age, and what TO do to stay young in heart, spirit, mind and body, read this book.” —Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestseller author of The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet, and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. “Steven Petrow resolved to do things differently than his parents had when he gets old because he wished they’d been able to enjoy life more. His solution? He created a list! In this book, he shares the secrets to living a full life regardless of our age. It's all about the decisions we make every day. My advice in a nutshell: Read this book and keep it handy.” —“Dear Abby” (Jeanne Phillips), nationally syndicated advice columnist “It’s never too early to imagine what your life will look like as you age. And as I once wrote, ‘We are not hostages to our fate.’ Petrow’s book will help you plan, think, and redefine what it means to get older—and even laugh while doing it.” —Andrew Weil, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Spontaneous Healing and Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being “Steven Petrow not only has a great attitude about life, he is wise about how to live it. Like me, he says we should embrace our one life 100% and not let a number—our age—get in the way of anything! Steven’s book will help you rethink the word “aging” and approach this next chapter with a positive and proactive attitude. Plus, this book is fun!” —Denise Austin, renowned fitness expert, author, and columnist “Steven’s writing feels like sitting with a friend—one who is unusually gracious, warm and frank.” —Carolyn Hax, author of the nationally syndicated advice column, Carolyn Hax Praise for Steven Petrow: "Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners helps gays and straights navigate the subtleties of the same-sex world." —People "Move over, Emily Post! When it comes to etiquette for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community—as well as their straight friends, family members and coworkers--author and journalist Steven Petrow is the authority." —TIME "What could've easily become a novelty book has emerged as an exhaustively researched, essential resource thanks to advice columnist and etiquette expert Steven Petrow." —The Advocate "From having kids to planning funerals, Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners has most facets of gay life covered. Ms. Post would approve." —Entertainment Weekly "An indispensable refresher course...on what's proper in modern...life." —Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Successful Aging 101 written by Laveta Vanboerum and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to find a book that contains all the information a family will need to make an informed decision on the care of a loved one- when that time arrives, then keep reading. This Successful Aging Tips Book also addresses legal issues and paperwork to be in place when the time arrives when the loved one can no longer make decisions for him/her self. After reading this Successful Aging Tips Book you will: -understand how to "age in place" by learning how to evaluate the home environment, your physical needs, or the needs of a loved one -be able to weigh several options of care for loved ones -understand what government benefits for the elderly are, what they cover, and what they don't cover so you don't make uninformed decisions -understand realize that there are many ways to pay for elder care, but that Medicare is not one of those ways -no longer be susceptible to physical or financial abuse -be motivated to take charge of your future and our collective futures because as long as we are alive, we have a future
Download or read book How To Promote A Healthier Old Age written by Cameron Ina and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Population aging is an enormous public health issue. We worry about aging successfully, but do we even know what "successful aging" means? In the past, the perception of success meant living indefinitely in one's house. Today's definitions have expanded though. The cornerstone to successful aging is maintaining a consistent physical activity routine and healthy diet; the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reports. Overall, successful aging is about health, vitality, wellness, energy, enthusiasm, sociability; all of which are enhanced not by living in isolation, but rather by being part of an active and engaging community for older adults. One of the hallmarks of successful aging is the ability to manage factors of one's life independently. An older person's ability to make his or her own decisions and act autonomously is often a defining characteristic among those who feel they are "living well" in their senior years. This book describes a newer way to frame successful aging that you will find intriguing.
Download or read book A Survivor s Guide to Successful Aging written by Ray Schilling and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The power to enjoy better aging is in your hands - and it's probably simpler than you think. In this easy-to-follow guide, Ray Schilling, MD, shares his straightforward approach to enjoying increased energy, preventing disease, and slowing down that ever-ticking clock. The secret? A collection of simple diet and lifestyle tips that can fit into just about any routine. You'll learn to navigate the healthiest parts of the grocery store, get a better night's sleep, and make quick and nutritious recipes without overworking yourself. Forget trendy fad diets and time-consuming regimens - instead, focus on making the small changes that will result in a healthier, happier you. -- back cover.
Download or read book Successful Aging Book written by Youlanda Nunnelley and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to find a book that contains all the information a family will need to make an informed decision on the care of a loved one- when that time arrives, then keep reading. This Successful Aging Tips Book also addresses legal issues and paperwork to be in place when the time arrives when the loved one can no longer make decisions for him/her self. After reading this Successful Aging Tips Book you will: -understand how to "age in place" by learning how to evaluate the home environment, your physical needs, or the needs of a loved one -be able to weigh several options of care for loved ones -understand what government benefits for the elderly are, what they cover, and what they don't cover so you don't make uninformed decisions -understand realize that there are many ways to pay for elder care, but that Medicare is not one of those ways -no longer be susceptible to physical or financial abuse -be motivated to take charge of your future and our collective futures because as long as we are alive, we have a future
Download or read book Successful Aging written by Martin Bloom and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a near-universal folk saying that everyone wishes to live a good long life, but no one wishes for old age. More contemporarily, the rock and roll band, Little Feat, sang, "You know that you're over the hill when your mind's making promises your body can't fill. " This book is about the good long life. It is a book about primary prevention strategies in the aging process; it is not about preventing that process. It is not about being old. Instead, it is about the things that individuals - and the helping professionals who provide them with counsel and assistance - can do to prevent the preventable problems of advancing age, and to better manage those changes in functioning that cannot be prevented. In short, it is about extending all our capacities to the fullest so that we can better keep all those promises that we make to ourselves and others. Aging is a life-long process. We focus here on the changes that are taking place in our selves and in our society as we age. In particular, we focus on what we can do to affect these changes by the choices we make and how we live. This book offers primary prevention strategies for mature and older adults, with the recognition that mature adulthood starts as soon as we are old enough to truly appreciate our active role in our own aging processes.
Download or read book Healthy Aging For Dummies written by Brent Agin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look to this book for advice, techniques, and strategies to help people stay vigorous and healthy as they grow older. People are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about managing their health as they age. Healthy Aging For Dummies explains how people can embark on a healthy lifestyle that will enable them to feel young, both mentally and physically, even as they’re getting older. It covers tips and advice on choosing the ideal physician; starting an exercise program; learning to meditate; taking the right vitamins and herbs; dealing with or preventing heart disease, cancer, and dementia; replacing negative thinking with positive thinking; and building memory and learning skills.
Download or read book Handbook of Gerontology Research Methods written by Leigh Riby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Gerontology Research Methods offers a clear understanding of the most important research challenges and issues in the burgeoning field of the psychology of aging. As people in developed countries live longer, so a range of research methods has evolved that allows a more nuanced understanding of how we develop psychological and neurologically. Allied to this is an increasing concern with the idea of well-being, a concept which places cognitive performance and development within a more socially grounded context. With contributions from a range of top international scholars, the book addresses both typical and atypical aging, highlighting key areas such as physical and cognitive exercise, nutrition, stress, diabetes and issues related to death, dying and bereavement. Successful ageing is emphasised throughout the text. Each chapter concludes with a series of practical tips on how to undertake successful research in this area. This unique collection is the first book to provide both a concise overview of the major themes, findings and current controversies in this growing field, as well as an understanding of the practical issues when researching older adults which may impact on research outcomes, intervention, policy and future directions. Designed for both students and researchers interested in the psychology of aging, but also highly relevant for students or researchers in related fields such as health psychology and social care, the Handbook of Gerontology Research Methods is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand more about the psychology of aging.
Download or read book Growing Older Without Fear written by Gary G. Kindley and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is your greatest fear about growing older? Losing your sense of humor? Losing your looks? Losing your memory? Losing your sense of control? With wisdom and wit,Growing Older without Feartakes a fresh look at the process of aging and gives fear a kick in the rear. Dr. Gary Kindley reveals the nine characteristics that are essential to thriving through all of life's changes. With a variety of coping strategies and cross-cultural viewpoints on aging, he outlines an action plan to help anyone age with grace. He also examines the results of a national survey of people's concerns, successes, and discoveries about growing older, helping to combat stereotypes on aging and the elderly.Growing Older without Fearalso includes interviews with: • Dr. Ronald Peterson, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's researcher and physician to President Ronald Reagan • Gerontology, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine experts • Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) experts on new alternative medical approaches How do you want to spend your golden years?Growing Older without Fearwill inspire you to make the most of every moment. 'A book that will inspire and help those facing their senior years without trepidation... [Dr. Kindley's] national survey on aging will be a resource for whoever wants to face the future with enthusiasm and optimism. . . . Mayor Tom Leppert City of Dallas, TX.
Download or read book Aging written by Susie Harper and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is so important about Aging and what really matters? Maybe you're not concerned about age at the moment but you know aging is just around the corner! Or maybe it has started to affect your day to day life and you desperately need some help and advice to make things more positive? Susie Harper has been through this phase of life with & without a partner and experienced many of the things which you might be going through right now! She also spent most of her adult working life in the care professions and has proven time and again that she has the capacity to get right to the heart of the matter in a helpful and loving way This 'Complete Guide to Successful & Healthy Aging ' discusses the different hardships the process of aging brings along and gives you proven and useful examples about how to overcome them. With this book you will learn about: . * Focus on "what?" not "how?* Don't let go of your dreams!* Having patience and persistence for successful aging* How to be resilient when faced with limitations?* Ways to prevent aging* Power foods and healthy aging* Skin secrets and aging with grace* The power of sleep and relaxation* Physical activity* Dental care* Aging and Intimacy* How to be happy and avoid the fear of aging?* Avoid your 'comfort zone' - the advantages of being uncomfortable!* How to cope with being single and aging matters?* Cupid's arrow, young love, slightly older body!* New love can make you young again* Youth - what money can & cannot buy?* Sciences take on aging* Hormones* Cortisol* Inflammation* Positive aging and supplements And much much more.. . Susie Harper writes in a style which is easy to follow and understand and you'll be able to put into practise everything in this book whenever you want. If you want a great guide in Healthy Aging, Successful Aging or just want to know about Aging Well, then this is the book for you.
