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By Theodore Roszak. 1998
A historian's optimistic outlook on the social and economic consequences of the aging of the baby-boom generation. Expresses the hope…
that a healthier, wealthier, better educated, and politically influential older population can help build a more humane society. Exhorts seniors to become agents of positive change. 1998By Richard M Restak, Richard Restack. 1997
Neurologist and neuropsychiatrist Restak maintains age does not bring inevitable cognitive decline. He explains how normal age-related brain changes differ…
from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and outlines steps to enhance the mature brain's functionBy Jimmy Carter. 1998
A former U.S. president provides suggestions on how to live a happy and productive life after retirement. Discusses the challenges…
that confront people as they age, including finances, health, and leisure time. Describes how the Carters, like millions of others, encountered unpleasant circumstances and remedied the situations. BestsellerBy Gail Sheehy. 1998
This account, gleaned from interviews of about one hundred white- and blue-collar working men, provides a candid look at what…
male life is like in the 1990s. Written for men and women, it discusses topics such as job loss, downsizing, marriage and divorce, sexuality, and depression. Some strong language. BestsellerBy Poppy Smith, Particia P. Smith, Patricia Poppy Smith. 1997
A former Bible-study lecturer looks at the lighter side of a woman's experience of those "muddled middle years." Suddenly her…
children look too old to belong to her, her friends seem to be aging prematurely, and her husband becomes a virtual stranger. Smith also examines the issues of caring for aging parents and preparing for old ageBy Robert N Butler, Robert Neil Butler, Myrna I. Lewis. 1996
With the average life span having increased by more than twenty-five years since the turn of the century and with…
a more positive attitude towards sexuality in older Americans, two gerontologists offer advice for coping with late-life sexuality. Topics include sexual fitness, common emotional problems, dating, and family reactionsBy Noah Adams. 1996
Public radio personality Noah Adams recounts the year in which he pursued his lifelong dream to play the piano. Each…
of twelve chapters covers one month of that year, ending in December, when he gave his wife a surprise Christmas Eve recital. Adams includes some historical glimpses and on-air interviewsBy Stephen Steve-O Glover. 2022
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover—social media icon, comedy-touring stalwart, and star of Jackass —delivers a hilarious and practical guide to recovery, relationships,…
career, and how to keep thriving long after you should be dead. Steve-O is best known for his wildly dangerous, foolish, painful, embarrassing, and sometimes death-defying stunts. At age 48, however, he faces his greatest challenge yet: getting older. A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What I've Learned from a Lifetime of Terrible Decisions is a captivating exploration of life and how to live it by an individual who has already lived way more than a lifetime's worth of extreme experiences. Steve-O grapples with the right balance between maturity and staying true to yourself, not repeating your "greatest hits," maintaining sobriety and a healthy regimen, avoiding selfishness, and finding the right partner for life. Having built a gargantuan and loyal social media following while establishing a successful stand-up career—all after a couple of decades of dubious behavior—Steve-O is proof that anyone can find meaning and fulfillment in life, no matter what path they choose. Packed with self-deprecating wit and gruelingly earned wisdom, A Hard Kick in the Nuts will reverberate with readers everywhere who have lived a lot (sometimes too much) and are now wondering how to approach the years to come. Or maybe just need some good motivation to get out of bed tomorrow. One of many tips: Be your own harshest critic, then cut yourself a break, and enjoy this bookBy Gail Sheehy. 1995
In Passages, Sheehy considered life only to the age of fifty. Now she looks at later life as a "second…
adulthood." Sheehy updates her "passages" concept, briefly portrays adulthood, and describes the beginning of a second adulthood. She discusses male and female menopause, the art of aging, money for the future, and the joys of grandparenthood. BestsellerBy Eda J LeShan, Eda J. LeShan, Eda Leshan. 1994
Sequel to It's Better to Be over the Hill Than under It (DB 33172). This collection of seventy-seven essays, drawn…
for the most part from LeShan's weekly column in Newsday, continues her thoughts on growing old. She writes about needing afternoon naps, taking risks, creating a family, feeling passion, rewriting the address book, letting go of the past, making brave decisions, and retiringBy David H. Solomon, Elyse Salend, Anna N. Rahman, Marie B. Liston, David B. Reuben. 1992
Five experts give advice on aspects of aging to those over the age of fifty. Subjects discussed include getting optimal…
nutrition and exercise; maintaining emotional health; dealing with medical care and insurance; managing personal finances; having an active sex life; exploring housing options; relating to family members; and joining, staying in, or leaving the work forceBy Deepak Chopra. 1993
Contrary to our traditional notions of aging, we can learn to direct the way our bodies metabolize time. The author…
combines mindbody medicine with current anti-aging research to show why, and how, the effects of aging are largely preventable. He believes that we can reach our full potential, as well as dramatically reshape the aging process, by intervening at the level where belief becomes biology. 1993.By Lucile Bogue. 1990
In her eightieth year, this author offers a prescription for living a full, healthy, and productive life as a senior…
citizen. Topics include common-sense suggestions for exercise, doing something that you love, and conquering fear and pain. But her focus is on creative ways to pursue later years with energy and enthusiasm, and she provides documented ideas for travel and for challenging the mindBy Eda J LeShan, Eda J. LeShan. 1990
This collection contains seventy-five selections from LeShan's regular columns on aging. She covers topics such as marriage, friendship, retirement, grandchildren,…
sex, health, money, and she encourages the aging to love, grow, accept, and continue to keep their minds alive and receptive"Steve Lopez is insightful, ingenious, and often hilarious as he navigates one of life's biggest questions." —Michael Connelly, #1 New…
York Times bestselling author of The Dark Hours Four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and longtime Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez explores the meaning of work and how it defines us in this captivating book that combines memoir, investigatory interviews, and practical application. Grappling with his own decision of whether to retire, Lopez uses his reporter skills not only to look inward but also to interview experts and peers to collect a variety of perspectives as he examines the true nature of a person's time, identity, and ultimate life satisfaction. In Independence Day, Lopez talks to those who have chosen to extend their working life to its (il)logical extreme—people like Mel Brooks, still working at 94—those who have happily retired and reinvented themselves outside of the constraints of work, and those who would like to retire but can't because of financial constraints. He also turns to professionals on the matter, like two aging scientists, a geriatric specialist, and a psychiatrist, to understand the research-based reasons to retire. With his trademark poignancy, wisdom, and humor, Lopez establishes a useful polemic for himself and others in planning ahead, as he also evaluates questions of identity, financial limitations, and ultimately what to do with your life when the obituary pages are no longer filled with strangersBy Dan Morhaim, Shelley Morhaim. 2020
An ER physician gives advice for planning for end-of-life care and contingencies. His goal is to spare families the uncertainty…
and trauma of guessing about the end-of-life wishes of loved ones. Topics include things like hospice care, dementia, legal issues, pain management, organ donation, and communication strategies. 2020By Gail Sheehy. 2010
In Passages in Caregiving, Gail Sheehy takes you by the hand and shows you that you will get through this,…
and you will do the right things. She identifies eight crucial stages of caregiving and offers insights for successfully navigating each one. With empathy and intelligence, backed by formidable research, and interspersed with poignant stories of her experience and that of other successful caregivers, Passages in Caregiving addresses the needs of this enormous and growing group. AdultBy Margareta Magnusson. 2022
From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming…
advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”—clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t have to do it for you. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging—some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. Throughout, she offers advice on how to age gracefully, such as: wear stripes, don’t resist new technology, let go of what doesn’t matter, and more. As with death cleaning, it’s never too early to begin. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly shows all readers how to prepare for and understand the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. While Magnusson still recommends decluttering (your loved ones will thank you!), her ultimate message is that we should not live in fear of death but rather focus on appreciating beauty, connecting with our loved ones, and enjoying our time together. Wise, funny, and eminently practical, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead, and pleasures both new and familiar to be encountered every day.By Sanjay Gupta. 2007
Author of Keep Sharp (DB 101866) presents a guide to functional aging. Topics include the desire to live longer, science…
behind supplements, exercise regimes, memory retention, and preparing for the future. 2007By Lisa Snowdon. 2023
Lisa Snowdon is on a mission to spread the word: growing old just means getting better! Having struggled for over…
a decade after starting her menopause in her early forties, Lisa Snowdon has come to realise something she wants all women to understand. This new phase of life is actually a golden opportunity: a chance to become an even stronger, even bolder you. In Just Getting Started, Lisa will support you through the life stages, from fertility to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. By being patient, kind and open-minded, by learning and listening to what your body needs, you too can make it through the menopause with a smile on your face. With no subject off-limits, Lisa guides you through every issue she herself faced, from dealing with weight gain, fighting her hormones, reigniting her sex life and finding a renewed sense of self-love. Refreshingly intimate and hugely inspirational, this is your essential companion to embracing life and enjoying your second spring. Because, really, the best is yet to come