Getting Older Better

Author : Pamela D. Blair
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781612833217

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Getting Older Better by Pamela D. Blair Pdf

Everything you need to know about aging but were too busy living to ask. Pamela Blair, a psychotherapist in her 60s, has a few things to say about aging. Open this book to any page and find one of over 100 brief, kickstarting essays and journaling questions for moving into your third act with a sense of adventure and possibility. Blair offers dozens of practical and motivational ideas for handling everything from health and libido to the death of a spouse, money, legacy, and more. From the book: Your body is changing, your family and friends are changing, your strength and speed of mental processing are changing, and your priorities are changing. How are you dealing with these changes? Denial? Acceptance? As for me, if acceptance means "approval," I say no, I don't approve of some of what is happening as I age. If acceptance means I will work change into my life, then I say yes. If change means painful loss and disappointment, I say no, I don't want any of that! (And do I have a choice?) If change means growth, forward movement, and a refreshed attitude, I say yes! Let Pamela Blair will guide you through the thoughts and feelings about aging that may be dragging you down. Let her point the way to a different, optimistic and clear eyed, way of getting older--better. Previously published as The Next Fifty Years.

Author : Wendy Lustbader
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101547670

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Life Gets Better by Wendy Lustbader Pdf

The acclaimed author of What's Worth Knowing reveals the truth about aging: Old age often offers a richer, better, and more self-assured life than youth. From our earliest lives, we are told that our youth will be the best time of our lives-that the energy and vitality of youth are the most important qualities a person can possess, and that everything that comes after will be a sad decline. But in reality, says Wendy Lustbader, youth is not the golden era it is often made out to be. For many, it is a time riddled with anxiety, angst, confusion, and the torture of uncertainty. Conversely, the media often feeds us a vision of growing older as a journey of defeat and diminishment. They are dead wrong. As Lustbader counters, "Life gets better as we get older, on all levels except the physical." Life Gets Better is not a precious or whimsical tome on the quirky wisdom of the elderly. Lustbader-who has worked for several decades as a social worker specializing in aging issues-conducted firsthand research with aging and elderly people in all walks of life, and she found that they overwhelmingly spoke of the mental and emotional richness they have drawn from aging. Lustbader discovered that rather than experiencing a decline from youth, aging people were happier, more courageous, and more interested in being true to their inner selves than were young people. Life Gets Better examines through first-person stories, as well as Lustbader's own observations, how a lifetime of lessons learned can yield one of the most personally and emotionally fruitful periods of anyone's life. As an eighty-six-year-old who contributed her story to the book noted, "For me, being old is the reward for outlasting all the big and little problems that happen to all of us along life's pathway." The collected stories in Life Gets Better provide a hopeful corrective to the fear of aging aggressively instilled in us by the media. Don't dread the future: The best years of our lives just may be ahead.

Author : Steven Petrow
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780806541020

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Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old by Steven Petrow Pdf

For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, here is a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on the wildly popular New York Times essay from award-winning journalist Steven Petrow. Soon after his 50th birthday, Steven 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—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.

Author : Linda Stroh,Karen Brees
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781492666998

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Getting Real about Getting Older by Linda Stroh,Karen Brees Pdf

The first book to open up a real conversation about aging. What has the experience of getting older felt like for you? It seems that life's milestones pass by in a flash: graduating from school, landing your first job, getting married, having kids. Most people look forward to these events and have some expectations about what each life milestone will be like. But what about when you get older? How can you continue to live fully in your sixties, seventies, and beyond? Linda K. Stroh and Karen K. Brees asked nearly one thousand older people about the challenges and joys of growing older and compiled their collective wisdom into this must-have book, focusing on important topics such as: Changing self-identities Friendships and romantic relationships Health, fitness, and self-image Loss Relationships with adult children, grandchildren, and siblings And much more! Full of advice and stories from a wide variety of older people, Getting Real about Getting Older examines love, loss, and changing identities, and will help you take control of your concerns about aging and experience wisdom and joy as an older adult.

Author : Richard Siegel,Laura Geller
Publisher : Behrman House Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0874419859

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Getting Good at Getting Older by Richard Siegel,Laura Geller Pdf

"A tour for all of us "of a certain age" through the resources and skills to navigate the years between maturity and old age, told with warmth, humor, and more than 4,000 years of Jewish experience to the question of how to shape this new stage of life"--

Author : Christina Waldman
Publisher : Author House
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781449099091

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You Are Not Getting Older, You Are Getting Better by Christina Waldman Pdf

I was a makeup-artist for nine years, at a midtown department store. Due to my everyday contact with women from all over the world, women of all ages, I decided to write this book. Their main concern is the same: I am getting old! Well, remember something. Age is only a number. Mind and body goes together. Much has to do with the way you were brought up, your friends, your insecurities, fears, self esteem, satisfaction with what you look like. You are beautiful just the way you are, could you imagine the new you after reading this book?

Author : Andrew Steele
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780385544931

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Ageless by Andrew Steele Pdf

“A fascinating look at how scientists are working to help doctors treat the aging process itself, helping us all to lead longer, healthier lives.” —Sanjay Gupta, MD Aging—not cancer, not heart disease—is the underlying cause of most human death and suffering. The same cascade of biological changes that renders us wrinkled and gray also opens the door to dementia and disease. We work furiously to conquer each individual disease, but we never think to ask: Is aging itself necessary? Nature tells us it is not: there are tortoises and salamanders who are spry into old age and whose risk of dying is the same no matter how old they are, a phenomenon known as “biological immortality.” In Ageless, Andrew Steelecharts the astounding progress science has made in recent years to secure the same for humans: to help us become old without getting frail, to live longer without ill health or disease.

Author : Thomas Senior,Cindy Oldham,Cindy Senior
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000-04
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0740708864

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The Joys of Getting Older by Thomas Senior,Cindy Oldham,Cindy Senior Pdf

"An inspirational look at the beauty found within the Circle of Life." —The Times "A straightforward, clear-cut how-to book for putting a spark (or two!) back into your life. It truly describes the magical beauty to be found in the twilight years." &mdashYule Biyung, author and inspirational speaker Thomas and Cindy Senior are the best-selling husband-and-wife team who authored Retiring Gracefully and Senior Sex: How to Rekindle the Sizzle in Your Bedroom. In The Joys of Getting Older the tradition of their previous books, they have collected all their best advice and share their insights into how you can lead a happy and energetic life after reaching "that certain age." The Seniors are living out their dream retirement in sunny Florida, where hurricanes and theme parks provide routine stimulation in their lives.

Author : Maggie Sydenham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0646931563

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Getting Older - Getting Better by Maggie Sydenham Pdf

Author : Amy E. Dean
Publisher : Hay House
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1561703532

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Growing Older, Growing Better by Amy E. Dean Pdf

The author of Facing Life's Challenges, Pleasant Dreams, Night Light, and many other books, brings readers 366 daily reflections, meditations, and inspirational messages that show how growing older can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. Readers can read a page a day or pick a selection at random to receive empowerment and strength in their lives.

Author : Dr. Alan D. Castel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190279998

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Better with Age by Dr. Alan D. Castel Pdf

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.

Author : Annabelle Gurwitch
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781101634721

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I See You Made an Effort by Annabelle Gurwitch Pdf

“Annabelle Gurwitch is the child prodigy of the literature on aging. The only downside of this book is that it is bound to deepen your laugh lines.”—Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed Actor and humorist Annabelle Gurwitch returns with a wickedly funny book of essays about the indignities faced by femmes d’un certain âge. Whether she is falling in lust at the Genius Bar, coping with her best friend’s assisted suicide, or navigating the extensive—and treacherously expensive—anti-aging offerings at the beauty counter, Gurwitch confronts middle age with candor, wit, and a healthy dose of self-deprecation. Scorchingly honest, surreally and riotously funny, I See You Made an Effort is the ultimate coming-of-middle-age story and according to Bill Maher, "it should be required reading for anyone between the ages of 40 and death. Scratch that—even after death, it's a must read."

Author : Jo Ann Jenkins
Publisher : Public Affairs
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781610396769

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Disrupt Aging by Jo Ann Jenkins Pdf

This book "sets out to change the current conversation about what it means to get older. In it, Jenkins chronicles her own journey, as well as those of others who are making their mark as disrupters, to show readers how we can all be active, financially unburdened, and happy as we get older. It's [a] ... narrative that touches on all the important issues facing people 50+ today, from caregiving and mindful living to building age-friendly communities and attaining financial freedom"--

Author : Véronique Billette,Patrik Marier,Anne-Marie Séguin
Publisher : Purich Books
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774880640

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Getting Wise about Getting Old by Véronique Billette,Patrik Marier,Anne-Marie Séguin Pdf

A grey tsunami is sweeping the land, wreaking social and financial havoc in its wake. Sound familiar? This myth about aging, along with twenty-eight others, is the focus of Getting Wise about Getting Old, which paints a far more accurate and nuanced portrait of old age. In it, experts debunk myths and persistent stereotypes about aging on a broad array of social issues – from retirement (seniors are low-performance workers) to housing (most older adults live in long-term care accommodation), and violence (senior women are not victims of sexual assault) to political participation (seniors are conservative and resistant to change) – deconstructing and countering them with the latest findings. The work of two leading research groups in Quebec, the short and accessible chapters of this vitally important book contribute to a better understanding of the social challenges, as well as the advantages, of an aging society.

Author : Stuart Briscoe,Jill Briscoe
Publisher : CLC Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781619582088

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Improving with Age by Stuart Briscoe,Jill Briscoe Pdf

Improving with Age addresses the triumphs and challenges of aging Christians and examines the uniqueness of skills and resources they bring to their church communities. Through Scripture and story, the Briscoes assert that aging is not only normal, but it is a joyful and productive life season.