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The longevity book: the science of aging, the biology of strength, and the privilege of time
By Sandra Bark, Cameron Diaz. 2016
Forty-three-year-old actress and her coauthor examine the current science on aging in women. Topics examined include how the body changes…
through time, menopause, cellular aging, building stronger bodies and brains, and the biological impact of genes, choices, and attitudes. Bestseller. 2016The prime of life: a history of modern adulthood
By Steven Mintz. 2015
A historian looks at the idea of adulthood and how it has changed over the last two hundred years. He…
points out that the normal script for adulthood (marriage, career, home ownership, parenting, etc.) may have changed, but uncertainty and anxiety over the transition to adulthood is not new. 2015Older, faster, stronger: what women runners can teach us all about living younger, longer
By Margaret Webb. 2014
The author recounts the year-long project she began at age fifty: to run herself into the best shape of her…
life. This included research, choosing mentors, and training, and culminated in a half-marathon at the World Masters Games in Italy, competing against the fittest fifty-year-old runners in the world. 2014Psychologist Jay outlines challenges facing young adults in their twenties, under the headings of work, love, and the brain and…
the body. Argues that the adage "thirty is the new twenty" is incorrect. Uses composite portraits of previous clients to illustrate issues. 2012A man's guide to healthy aging: stay smart, strong, and active (A Johns Hopkins Press health book)
By Edward H. Thompson Jr., Lenard W. Kaye. 2013
A medical sociologist and a gerontologist-social worker offer information to aging men on such topics as eating well, reducing stress,…
and staying active, and how sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and appearance affect mental health. Also discusses sexual intimacy, friendship, caregiving, managing chronic diseases, and end-of-life issues. 2013Your life calling: reimagining the rest of your life
By Jane Pauley. 2014
Journalist Pauley draws on her own experiences and those of friends, family, and the baby boomers she has featured on…
her Today Show segment to illustrate ways to reinvent oneself and find fulfilling work. Includes portraits of a volunteer firefighter, a professional knitter, and a stand-up comedian. Bestseller. 2014Johns Hopkins Medicine patients' guide to cancer in older adults (Johns Hopkins patients' guide series)
By Gary R. Shapiro, Ilene Browner. 2012
Is this thing on?: a computer handbook for late bloomers, technophobes, and the kicking & screaming
By Abby Stokes, Abigail Stokes. 2011
Computer instructor presents concepts and techniques for computer novices. Covers subjects such as purchasing a computer, establishing Internet access, and…
working with iPads and mobile devices. Also offers tips on online banking, shopping, and using social media. 2011Use your brain to change your age: secrets to look, feel, and think younger every day
By Daniel G. Amen. 2012
Author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Body (DB 71340) details strategies to slow aging and decrease the risk of…
getting Alzheimer's disease. Uses case studies to illustrate the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet and exercising. Also discusses ways to treat brain damage. 2012100 simple things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss
By Jean Carper. 2010
Medical journalist Carper, who is genetically susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, surveys the scientific research on dementia and details specific actions…
that can help to delay or prevent the condition. Recommends nutritional and lifestyle changes, including taking vitamins, surfing the Internet, exercising, socializing, and meditating. 201020 years younger: look younger, feel younger, be younger!
By Bob Greene, Harold A. Lancer, Ronald L. Kotler, Diane L. McKay. 2011
Exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and contributing writer for oprah.com Greene posits that signs of aging should be fought on four…
fronts: exercise, nutrition, skin care, and restorative rest. Working with a dermatologist and experts in sleep and healthful eating, Greene prescribes routines for each area. Bestseller. 2011Gardening for a lifetime: how to garden wiser as you grow older
By Sydney Eddison. 2010
The author of Patchwork Garden (RC 32917) describes her decades of creating a home garden and gives advice on taking…
shortcuts in old age. Offers strategies to reduce the workload, including removing certain demanding plants, choosing ones that require less care, and seeking help when necessary. 2010Geriatrician offers advice to seniors on obtaining good medical treatment as one ages. Discusses finding the right physician and care…
facility, making home modifications, implementing lifestyle choices, and planning financially for future needs. 2010The secret life of the grown-up brain: the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind
By Barbara Strauch. 2010
Health and medical science editor examines the workings of the middle-aged brain. Uses studies conducted by neuroscientists to demonstrate that,…
even though certain capacities--such as remembering names--diminish, the aging mind gains more flexibility, organization, and efficiency from developing its ability to use both sides of the brain. 2010Stages of senior care: your step-by-step guide to making the best decisions
By Lori Hogan, Paul Hogan. 2010
Guide for families who are making decisions about senior care. Evaluates available options, including retirement communities, adult day-care centers, assisted-living…
facilities, nursing homes, hospice, and in-home caregivers. Discusses bereavement and covers funerals, finances, and estate planning. 2010Beyond the cleavage: Beyond the Cleavage
By Raquel Welch. 2010
Movie star Jo-Raquel Tejada, born in 1940, offers a brief synopsis of her life that covers her childhood in California,…
marriage, divorce, motherhood, and Hollywood career. Provides tips for women over fifty on makeup, hair, exercise, nutrition, fashion, and staying positive. 2010Time magazine columnist describes the family dynamics that come into play when parents age. Discusses the "twilight transition," the time…
when the family in which siblings grew up ends and they become the oldest generation in a clan. Russo uses case studies from her research to highlight salient topics. Some strong language. 2010What's age got to do with it?: living your healthiest and happiest life
By Robin Mcgraw, Robin McGraw. 2009
The author of Inside My Heart (RC 63472), who is married to television's Dr. Phil, addresses aging and women. McGraw…
and a panel of professionals offer advice on health, fashion, psychological well-being, and self-care. They answer common questions concerning fitness programs, nutrition, and hair and skin care. Bestseller. 2009Shelved: a memoir of aging in America
By Sue Matthews Petrovski. 2018
The author discusses the benefits and deficits of American for-profit elder care, while reflecting on her move to a senior…
living community with her husband. Drawing on extensive research to demonstrate the cultural value of elders and their potential for leading vital, creative lives, she offers a cogent, informed critique of elder care options and delivers compelling suggestions for the transformation of the elder care systemAging wisely ... wisdom of our elders
By Irving Silverman Irving Silverman, Ellen Beth Siegel, Irving Silverman. 2018