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The Joy of Retirement: Finding Happiness, Freedom, and the Life You've Always Wanted
By David Borchard, Patricia Donohoe. 2008
This book shows elderly workers how to reinvent themselves and achieve the kind of fulfillment and meaning in their lives…
they have always dreamed of.Life after work no longer conjures up images of couples wandering the malls, playing golf, and taking endless Caribbean cruises. As baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s, they are redefining what it means to retire. Many of them are still choosing to work or create a whole new life entirely. What they crave is vitality, joy, and meaning in their lives.In The Joy of Retirement, readers can start crafting their future and discovering their passions with advice on topics such as:finding new interests that make the most of their unique talentsplanning their lifestyle at 50+assessing what transitions they are ready and willing to makedefining priorities and goalsestablishing their criteria for successmastering the seven steps to maintaining vitalityRevealing and hopeful, The Joy of Retirement will reshape how people look at the next phase of their lives.Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond
By Vonda Wright, Ruth Winter. 2030
With Fitness After 40, regain the energy and physique of a teenager in no time.Your body is getting older, those stairs…
are looking steeper, and your bones are cracking louder. The unavoidable fact is that your body is aging. However, that doesn&’t have to impact your fitness level. Forget how many candles were on your last birthday cake--if you exercise smarter, you can remain youthful, energetic, and strong.As an academic orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on active aging and mobility, Dr. Vonda Wright has created a unique medical program designed to target the fitness and performance needs of mature athletes. In this invaluable resource, Wright reveals how anyone can use flexibility, aerobic exercise, and strength training to maximize the benefits of their fitness regime.You will learn how to:Understand your body, and approach exercise in a new wayMaximize your fitness while minimizing injuryGain flexibility--no matter your ageBenefit from aerobic exerciseBuild strength through resistance trainingImprove balanceFitness After 40 for all maturing adults includes &“20 Minutes to Burn&” workouts, a six-week total-body plan, and the latest information on nutrition, injury prevention, joint preservation, and the mind/body connection for all maturing adults.A gentle guide for helping readers &“over a certain age&” discover their best life by finding the right-sized home in…
the best location.Moving is no fun. Neither is getting rid of stuff. And both jobs get harder as we get older. So, when those over a certain age — say, in the last third of life — are looking to downsize and move all at the same time, many will conclude, &“I&’ll just stay put, thank you very much.&” It&’s not just the acquired possessions holding them back, but also the intangibles. Their memories, their family history, their identities are all in jeopardy, they think. And yet, that reluctance to lighten up, let go, and move on is commonly all that stands between them and a better life. Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow will help this group of root-bound home dwellers cross the bridge between stuck in the past and a lighter, better future. It will encourage them to embrace the fact that now, when they&’re no longer tethered to a school system or to a job they need to be near, is their chance to live where they want to live. Every section contains checklists: some soul-searching (should you or shouldn&’t you move?), some practical (what every kitchen must have), and some logistical (where&’s your happy place?), to help readers on their journey. Included are enlightening profiles of those who proactively changed their housing in the last third of their life. Whether they moved to a smaller place, remodeled their existing home, or even moved to a larger home, which one third do; whether they moved to a new city, to a senior community, or to a new home in the same neighborhood, they all reimagined their lives, re-evaluated their belongings and made a move toward a better and possibly their best life yet. To live your best life now requires an honest appraisal of who you are and who you&’re becoming, where you are in your life and where you&’re going or want to go. This book is designed to help those who are stuck explore what&’s holding them back, and provide them with the insights, experiences, and courage to move forward.How Do I Get There from Here?: Planning for Retirement When the Old Rules No Longer Apply
By George Schofield. 2017
No matter how far or close you think you are to retirement, this book is your one-stop guide to help…
you plot your direction for the coming decades.Not long ago everyone knew what the word retirement meant--retire at age 65 after 40 years at the same job and coast through your golden years courtesy of a comfortable nest egg. But now, age expectancy is higher, savings are slimmer, and people change jobs more frequently. Clinging to this outdated concept of retirement only gets you a room in your kids&’ house. Your retirement is going to require an incremental approach to planning--and you must begin now. This requires conscious engagement, diverse interests, and the ability to adapt.In How Do I Get There from Here?, readers will first be directed how to review all their assets--both tangible and intangible--so they can get an honest assessment of where they are right now. Then a journey through self-reflective questions and exercises will:walk you through imagining your future,identifying skills you&’ll need,and learning how to prepare for inevitable twists and turns along the way.Stop clinging to an ancient and stereotypical idea of retirement. Decades of nonstop leisure is not only unreachable for most, it&’s not even truly desirable. Begin now charting the path for a unique, dynamic future you can look forward to!Owning Your Menopause: This is not just another menopause book – this is your life manual
By Kate Rowe-Ham. 2023
Manage your menopause symptoms and get in the best shape of your life. In Owning Your Menopause, Kate Rowe-Ham proves…
it's possible to become fitter, calmer and stronger during menopause. Supported by her own personal menopause story and her experience as a personal trainer, Kate tells you everything you need to know to change your life for the better. Understanding and empowering, Kate's positive voice will transform your attitude to exercise with habit-changing strategies to help you feel the benefits. Kate provides fitness plans - that really work - for all levels, as well as advice for every aspect of your life from alcohol and sugar consumption to mindfulness. Owning Your Menopause also includes a 30-day fitness plan complete with menu suggestions, movement goals and links to online videos. This is not just another menopause book - this is your life manual.'Kate's illuminating guide empowers women navigating menopause with practical insights into the transformative power of diet and exercise. A valuable resource to inspire health, confidence and grace through a unique life stage.' Naomi WattsOwning Your Menopause: This is not just another menopause book – this is your life manual
By Kate Rowe-Ham. 2023
Manage your menopause symptoms and get in the best shape of your life. In Owning Your Menopause, Kate Rowe-Ham proves…
it's possible to become fitter, calmer and stronger during menopause. Supported by her own personal menopause story and her experience as a personal trainer, Kate tells you everything you need to know to change your life for the better. Understanding and empowering, Kate's positive voice will transform your attitude to exercise with habit-changing strategies to help you feel the benefits. Kate provides fitness plans - that really work - for all levels, as well as advice for every aspect of your life from alcohol and sugar consumption to mindfulness. Owning Your Menopause also includes a 30-day fitness plan complete with menu suggestions, movement goals and links to online videos. This is not just another menopause book - this is your life manual.'Kate's illuminating guide empowers women navigating menopause with practical insights into the transformative power of diet and exercise. A valuable resource to inspire health, confidence and grace through a unique life stage.' Naomi WattsOwning Your Menopause: This is not just another menopause book – this is your life manual
By Kate Rowe-Ham. 2023
Future proof your health for menopause and the rest of your life with motivational fitness trainer Kate Rowe-Ham.Manage your menopause…
symptoms and get in the best shape of your life. In Owning Your Menopause, Kate Rowe-Ham proves it's possible to become fitter, calmer and stronger during menopause. Supported by her own personal menopause story and her experience as a personal trainer, Kate tells you everything you need to know to change your life for the better. Understanding and empowering, Kate's positive voice will transform your attitude to exercise with habit-changing strategies to help you feel the benefits. Kate provides fitness plans - that really work - for all levels, as well as advice for every aspect of your life from alcohol and sugar consumption to mindfulness.Owning Your Menopause also includes a 30-day fitness plan complete with menu suggestions, movement goals and links to online videos. This is not just another menopause audiobook - this is your life manual.(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedThe Nostalgia Factory: Memory, Time and Aging
By Douwe Draaisma. 2013
&“An entertaining discussion&” of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks…
(Times Higher Education Supplement). When we can&’t call to mind the name of someone we&’ve known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just &“senior moments,&” or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned specialist explores the topic of memory in later life—not only the problems but the surprisingly unexpected pleasures it can offer, such as the &“reminiscence effect.&” Avoiding jargon, Douwe Draaisma explains neurological phenomena and also includes a long interview with Oliver Sacks, who speaks of his own memory changes as he entered his sixties. Draaisma moves smoothly from anecdote to research and back, weaving stories and science into a compelling description of the terrain of memory and forgetfulness, dismantling myths and helping us to value the abilities of the aging mind. &“For readers, the most welcome aspect of this book may be his heartening examples of the wisdom that comes with old age.&”—The Washington Post &“He engages with topics of considerable social and psychological importance…his use of varied sources is refreshing.&”—Times Higher Education SupplementAging Research - Methodological Issues
By Carmen García-Peña, Luis Miguel Gutiérrez-Robledo and Mario Ulises Pérez-Zepeda. 2015
This book reviews classical epidemiological and clinical research studies, with a focus on aging. Chapters cover methodological topics like the…
scientific method, ethics, and the consequences of certain exclusion criteria and the work includes a look at clinical concepts like multi morbidity, frailty and functionality. The authors reveal the issues and challenges for researchers of age and aging, and also consider the translation of scientific knowledge, from basic to clinical and from clinical to public policies of social and health care.The focus on aging is what gives this book its valuable perspective on research methodology. All authors have considerable experience in aging, geriatrics or gerontology and each chapter includes both a theoretical framework and practical examples of studies in aging. Readers will discover study designs that are reviewed for basic structure, main flaws and advantages and are analyzed for specific conditions and variables regarding aging.This text is suited to both health care professionals caring for older adults and researchers who are new to research in aging. It is relevant across the disciplines, including medicine, psychology, social sciences and dentistry and it supports learning with graphs and figures.Demenz und Palliative Geriatrie in der Praxis: Heilsame Betreuung unheilbar demenzkranker Menschen
By Marina Kojer and Martina Schmidl. 2011
Bei fortgeschrittener Demenz wird die Schmerztherapie oft ausschließlich als Aufgabe für die Zeit des Sterbens gesehen. Dabei sind demenzkranke Hochbetagte…
meistens lange vorher palliativbedürftig. Die Autorinnen – beide haben langjährige Erfahrung in der Betreuung demenzkranker Hochbetagter – definieren Schlüsselthemen wie Kommunikation, Schmerz, Ernährung und Ethik für diese Patientengruppe neu. Sie liefern Hinweise zur Umsetzung ihres Konzepts in der stationären Langzeitbetreuung und beziehen Angehörige und Betreuer in ihre Betrachtung mit ein.Outlive: The science and art of longevity
By Peter Attia. 2023
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking…
on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert "One of the most important books you’ll ever read."—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of aging that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late to help, prolonging lifespan at the expense of healthspan, or quality of life. Dr. Attia believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, one where we take action now, rather than waiting. This is not "biohacking," it’s science: a well-founded strategic and tactical approach to extending lifespan while also improving our physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Dr. Attia’s aim is less to tell you what to do and more to help you learn how to think about long-term health, in order to create the best plan for you as an individual. In Outlive , readers will discover: • Why the cholesterol test at your annual physical doesn’t tell you enough about your actual risk of dying from a heart attack. • That you may already suffer from an extremely common yet underdiagnosed liver condition that could be a precursor to the chronic diseases of aging. • Why exercise is the most potent pro-longevity "drug"—and how to begin training for the "Centenarian Decathlon." • Why you should forget about diets, and focus instead on nutritional biochemistry, using technology and data to personalize your eating pattern. • Why striving for physical health and longevity, but ignoring emotional health, could be the ultimate curse of all. Aging and longevity are far more malleable than we think; our fate is not set in stone. With the right roadmap, you can plot a different path for your life, one that lets you outlive your genes to make each decade better than the one beforeIn Dog Years I'm Dead: Growing Old (Dis)Gracefully
By Carol Pearson. 2010
Quips and quotes about aging to keep you laughing into your golden years. If there&’s one thing most of us…
have learned by midlife, it&’s that sharing laughter is what makes for the best memories—and one of the best ways to live until you die.You know you&’re getting older when… •you do the hokey pokey and put your left hip out—and it stays out•you&’re cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police•you&’re sitting in a rocker and can&’t get it started This treasury of humorous observations can lift the spirits of that large portion of the population who are settling into a new phase of life—and want to add laughter to all the other medicines they&’re taking.Prevention Is the Cure!: A Scientist's Guide to Extending Your Life
By Fred Sancilio. 2015
Learn the secrets of longevity and staying youthful: &“A good read . . .Very important.&” —Larry King A scientist discusses the nature…
of health and sickness—and what we all can do to remain vibrant as we grow older—in a book that takes you through the root causes of most diseases and guides you in ways that can save your life and the lives of others. Discover the four primary causes of illnesses and how to avoid them. Learn the ten commandments of longevity, the secret habits of centenarians, and, most important, learn how you can remain youthful well into your eighties and nineties. Dr. Fred Sancilio shares the story of the tragic demise of his own father, the tipping point to his quest to find the truth about why some people always seem to be sick, while others are perpetually healthy. Learn how scientists study the differences between eating habits of various populations, and the connection between the incredible health of the Inuits of Greenland and a diet that could well benefit all of mankind. This guidebook to a long and healthy life will lay the groundwork for a robust and active future.How not to age: The scientific approach to getting healthier as you get older
By Faclm Michael. 2023
This program is read by the author. Uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging, from the New…
York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. We don't need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young—we already have the tools. In How Not to Age , the internationally renowned physician and nutritionist breaks down the science of aging and chronic illness and explains how to help avoid the diseases most commonly encountered in our journeys through life. Physicians have long treated aging as a malady, but getting older does not have to mean getting sicker. There are eleven pathways for aging in our bodies' cells and we can disrupt each of them. Processes like autophagy, the upcycling of unusable junk, can be boosted with spermidine, a compound found in tempeh, mushrooms, and wheat germ. Senescent "zombie" cells that spew inflammation and are linked to many age-related diseases may be cleared in part with quercetin-rich foods like onions, apples, and kale. And we can combat effects of aging without breaking the bank. Why spend a small fortune on vitamin C and nicotinamide facial serums when you can make your own for up to 2,000 times cheaper? Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of "blue zone" regions where people live the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevitySex and Violence: The Psychology of Violence and Risk Assessment
By Penelope Harvey. 1995
Produced in response to the growing international demand for information, this book details the latest research in understanding and controlling…
violent and sexual offences. Increasing numbers of psychologists are now studying and working with offenders to the advancement of forensic psychology.Chapters cover contributions from ten different countries and are grouped into three sections dealing with risk assessment, sex offenders and offences and violent offenders and offences. The first section discusses the progress that has been made towards making accurate decisions about the risk that an individual poses to the community and emphasises the need to draw on both clinical experience and research.The second section explores understandings and investigations of sexual offences including discussion on: American commitment laws for sexually violent predators; the status of "recovered memories" in criminal trials; factors influencing delays in reporting sexual abuse; a model of rapists' accounts of their offences; and situational factors in sexual offending.The final section on violent offenders and offences includes discussion on: criminal careers; domestic violence; mutiliation-murder in Japan; offender profiling; and sentencing of homicide cases.This book will be of interest to scholars in criminology, psychology and forensic psychiatry and to policy-makers and practitioners who deal with sexual and violent offences.An Interdisciplinary Approach to Aging, Biohacking and Technology: Hacking Your Age
By L. F. Carver. 2024
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Aging, Biohacking and Technology focuses on a broad range of issues that cover everything from the…
most basic ways technology and biohacking influence people’s everyday lives to concerns about equity, globalization and how we humans produce, consume and are consumed by our technologies.This edited collection looks at the intersection between technology and aging, addressing the ways in which technology affects individuals, groups, local communities and entire populations. Contributions from a range of disciplines including sociology, philosophy, communications, medicine and religion provide interdisciplinary perspectives, addressing questions such as ‘What is the impact of technology on adult bodies, our well-being and our safety?’ The book explores risks such as surveillance technology, body modification and the Internet as well as issues in the aging journey such as the body and its modification; communication, privacy and surveillance; gerontechnology and aging in place. Critically examining the journey of ageing and exploring techniques such as biohacking, this book is for students studying aging and technology, including courses such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, health studies and gerontology. It will also be of interest to scholars who are curious about an interdisciplinary approach to age and technology.Understanding and Preventing Falls: A Guide to Reducing Your Risks
By Stephen Fadem. 2023
Despite the fact that elderly persons have a 33-35% chance of falling and becoming injured, most are ill-prepared. According to…
the World Health Organization, falls cause over 50% of accidental injuries and 39% of fatal injuries in the elderly. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the general population. Falls can be either non-mechanical, related to underlying illness or debilitation, or they can be mechanical, related to accidental trips and slips and caused by environmental factors such as poor lighting, surprise steps, lack of grab bars, and slippery bathroom floors. Non-mechanical falls can be related to cognitive disorders, such as stroke or dementia, or to frailty. They can also be related to over-medicating with sedatives, diabetic medications, or blood pressure therapy. Falls can be the consequence of aging or chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or cancer. Patients with any of these disorders may have poor muscle tone, walking disorders, or a loss of equilibrium. Mechanical falls may be completely avoided by fall-proofing the home environment. This book outlines several practical tips for eliminating potential home hazards and reviews each of the major causes of falls to help the patient and his or her caregiver, as well as the health provider, prevent falling by adapting one's lifestyle. The book also covers exercise programs and community programs that can be established and used to minimize the risk of falling in the elderly. Given that falls are common and that the majority of persons who fall are ill-prepared, this book will raise awareness of fall-prevention measures that can help reduce falls and fall-related injuries.The Sex Bible For People Over 50: The Complete Guide to Sexual Love for Mature Couples
By Laurie Betito. 2014
This essential guide shows readers over fifty how to reconnect with their partners, experiment, handle sex & dating, and more.Sex…
post-fifty can be the best ever, but it requires a different skill-set—more communication, longer foreplay, different positions, sexual toys and aids—to stay hot and exciting. It also needs to accommodate the myriad of physical, emotional, and social changes that happen in late middle-age.In The Sex Bible for People Over 50, Dr. Laurie Betitoaddresses common physical and sexual issues that 50+ couples encounter, and provides tips and solutions that are fun and exciting, like modified positions or the use of sexual toys and aids. It also shows readers how to build new sexual skills by providing exercises and new ways to enjoy sexual pleasure on their own, and with their partner.Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife
By Cathryn Ramin. 2007
Why can't you remember where you put your keys? Or the title of the movie you saw last week? Anyone…
older than forty knows that forgetfulness can be unnerving, frustrating, and sometimes terrifying. With compassion and humor, acclaimed journalist Cathryn Jakobson Ramin explores the factors that determine how well or poorly one's brain will age. She takes readers along on her lively journey—consulting with experts in the fields of sleep, stress, traumatic brain injury, hormones, genetics, and dementia, as well as specialists in nutrition, cognitive psychology, and the burgeoning field of drug-based cognitive enhancement. Along the way, she turns up fresh scientific findings, explores the dark regions of the human brain, and hears the intimate confessions of high-functioning midlife adults who—like so many of us—are desperate to understand exactly what's going on upstairs.The Driving Dilemma: The Complete Resource Guide for Older Drivers and Their Families
By Elizabeth Dugan. 2006
It's no secret that our population is aging. In fact, it won't be long before one in four drivers will…
be over the age of 65. Research suggests we'll outlive our ability to drive by almost ten years—but knowing when to stop or limit driving isn't always clear. The Driving Dilemma is a comprehensive resource for older drivers and their families facing questions about driving safety. Dr. Dugan provides clear, useful information about the effects of age, medical conditions, and medications on driving. She offers practical advice on how to discuss this issue with loved ones. Such talks can be difficult, and the book provides not only the facts, but also a research-based approach to communication, with useful sample dialogue scripts that will help you discuss driving with your loved ones. Also included are state-by-state listings of available resources, making this book a total information source for families.