Coping with / advice about ageing Books
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Use Your Brain to Change Your Age
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Zondervan Finish Line
Book SynopsisFacing your ultimate death can be scary, but in light of God''s promises, it doesn''t have to be. Finish Line provides practical and biblical help on topics such as finances, blessing others, end-of-life choices, heaven, and caring for those you leave behind so you can approach your own finish line with hope, joy, and peace.It''s normal to have questions about how to face the last season of our lives well, and though we long to end our lives with grace and gratitude, sometimes we feel fear and uncertainty instead.Robert Wolgemuth knows what it is like to face death, having lost his first wife of almost 45 years to cancer and battling cancer twice himself. Finish Line distills a lifetime of spiritual wisdom as Robert helps you: Find true peace and reassurance about the end of life Discover the things you can do to prepare those you love before you die Understand the truth about heaven and what God has for his
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St Martin's Press Ending Aging
Book SynopsisWith a New AfterwordMust We Age?Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process, extending our productive, youthful lives. Dr. Aubrey de Grey is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers. As has been reported in media outlets ranging from 60 Minutes to The New York Times, Dr. de Grey believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death entirely-technology that would not only slow but periodically reverse age-related physiological decay, leaving us biologically young into an indefinite future-is now within reach.In Ending Aging, Dr. de Grey and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology. They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with m
£18.69
Little, Brown Spark PrimeTime Health
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Little, Brown & Company The 6 Keys Unlock Your Genetic Potential for
Book Synopsis Reverse the effects of aging and maintain optimal health for life through the revolutionary 6 Keys program by New York Times bestselling author Jillian Michaels. With Master Your Metabolism, Jillian Michaels showed us how to take control of the metabolic machinery underneath our weight and health struggles. Now she's ahead of the curve again -- conquering the mayhem, myths, and misunderstandings associated with aging. After all, if you can decide your weight, why not your age? Scientists and doctors have identified six major age inciters: metabolism, damaged macromolecules, epigenetics, inflammation, stress adaptation, telomeres.The 6 Keys presents an ageless health, fitness, and beauty plan that addresses all six of them -- and gets them working for you instead of against you. Empowering and rigorously researched, The 6 Keys outlines powerful lifestyle interventions, dietary guidelines, ex
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Little, Brown Spark Young Forever
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£24.00
Little, Brown Spark The Collagen Diet
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£21.75
Little, Brown Book Group A Shed Of Ones Own
Book SynopsisFor many men, middle age arrives too fast and without due warning. One day you are young, free and single; the next you are bald, fat and washed-up, with weird tendrils of hair growing out of your ears. None of it seems fair. With age should come dignity and respect, but instead everyone makes tired jokes about buying a motorbike.Marcus Berkmann isn''t having it. Having marked his fiftieth birthday by hiding under the duvet for six weeks, the author of the cricket classics Rain Men and Zimmer Men is now determined to find some light in the all-consuming darkness. Musing over birth, death and all the messy stuff in between, he concludes that however dreadful you look in the mirror today, it will be much worse in ten years'' time. His brutally candid despatch from the frontline is not for the faint-hearted, which is to say anyone under thirty-five.Trade ReviewWise, touching and funny . . . Berkmann is a master of observation. On every page you will find yourself nodding in agreement at some thought you've shared but never expressed quite so pithily . . . Middle-aged men should read this book for all the bumps of recognition -- Christopher Silvester * Express *A laugh or carefully crafted insight on almost every page -- Jonathan Maitland * Mail on Sunday *Warm, funny and wise . . . A sort of Zen and the Art of Midlife Management * Independent on Sunday *Will reconcile every bloke to the remorseless lawnmower of Time * Independent *Wise, touching and funny . . . Berkmann is a master of observation. On every page you will find yourself nodding in agreement at some thought you've shared but never expressed quite so pithily . . . Middle-aged men should read this book for all the bumps of recognition -- Christopher Silvester * Express *A laugh or carefully crafted insight on almost every page -- Jonathan Maitland * Mail on Sunday *Warm, funny and wise . . . A sort of Zen and the Art of Midlife Management * Independent on Sunday *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Forever Strong
Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLearn how to reboot your metabolism, build strength, and extend your life with this accessible new book that demonstrates the importance of muscle for health and longevity from the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.After years of watching patients cycle through her practice, Dr Gabrielle Lyon noticed a pattern. While her patients struggled with a wide range of conditions, they all suffered from the same core problem: they had too little muscle rather than too much fat.When we think about muscle, we tend to think about strength or aesthetics, but in reality, muscle accounts for so much more than that. As the body''s largest endocrine organ, muscle actually determines everything about the trajectory of health and aging. Many of the conditions Dr Lyon''s patients were experiencing were actually symptoms of underdeveloped or unhealthy muscle.Now, Dr Lyon offers an easy-to-follow food, fitness, and self-care program anchored in evidence and pioneering research that teaches you how to optimize muscle-no matter your age or health background. Discover how to overcome everything from obesity to autoimmune disorders and avoid diseases like Alzheimer''s, hypertension, and diabetes by following Dr Lyon''s powerful new approach to becoming forever strong.Trade ReviewDr Lyon is my go-to for all things protein and muscle. In Forever Strong, she blends cutting-edge, clinically relevant science with case studies from her patients over the last decade. This book truly has a wealth of incredible information. -- Dr Mark Hyman * bestselling author of Young Forever *Dr Gabrielle Lyon has dedicated her life to improving your health and well-being. These tools could prevent years, perhaps even decades, of unnecessary suffering for people all around the world. -- Dr Sara Gottfried * bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and Women, Food and Hormones *It's crazy what a slight shift in perspective can do for a body, mind and soul. Muscle-Centric Medicine has revolutionized my health and quality of life. My life force is back! Implementing Dr Lyon's teachings has allowed me to perform to the best of my ability and participate in the activities I love. I aspire to embody sustained excellence, Dr Lyon's guidance is making it a reality. -- Kerry Walsh * three-time Olympic Gold Medalist *Dr Gabrielle Lyon is an expert at her craft. She cares deeply about her patients and has helped and continues to help me perform to my full potential as a leader and entrepreneur. Dr Lyon has put her life's work into this book to help you become forever strong. -- Ed Mylett * entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Power of One More *
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Mariner Books The Seven Sins of Memory Updated Edition
Book SynopsisBy one of the world’s foremost psychologists, a groundbreaking and award-winning study updated for the 20th anniversary with new research that delves into the complex behavior of memory Twenty years ago, The Seven Sins of Memory offered the first framework that explained common memory vices—and their surprising virtues. Now, in this updated edition, Daniel L. Schacter revisits his groundbreaking research with the twenty-first century’s cultural trends and scientific discoveries. How does our ever-increasing reliance on Google, Instagram, and other websites harm our mind’s ability to store and retrieve memories? How has repeated exposure to “fake news” and other false statements increased our bias and made it easier for us to think these statements are true? Exploring the memory miscues that occur in everyday life—absentmindedness, transience, blocking, misattri
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Sarah Crichton Books Happiness Is a Choice You Make
Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller!An extraordinary look at what it means to grow old and a heartening guide to well-being, Happiness Is a Choice You Make weaves together the stories and wisdom of six New Yorkers who number among the oldest oldthose eighty-five and up.In 2015, when the award-winning journalist John Leland set out on behalf of The New York Times to meet members of America's fastest-growing age group, he anticipated learning of challenges, of loneliness, and of the deterioration of body, mind, and quality of life. But the elders he met took him in an entirely different direction. Despite disparate backgrounds and circumstances, they each lived with a surprising lightness and contentment. The reality Leland encountered upended contemporary notions of aging, revealing the late stages of life as unexpectedly rich and the elderly as incomparably wise.Happiness Is a Choice You Make is an enduring collection of less
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W. W. Norton & Company Enjoy Old Age
Book Synopsis“[A] wealth of practical guidelines to enhance the pleasures of life.” —Jane E. Brody, New York Times “With humor and personal anecdotes, [Skinner] suggest ways to shape an older person’s environment so that the imperfections of old age present as few intrusions as possible.” —New Orleans Times-Picayune
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WW Norton & Co Ladysitting
Book Synopsis“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineTrade Review"A thoroughly engaging memoir.… Cary invites readers into a complex extended family.… A distinctly American story." -- Martha Anne Toll - NPR"Ladysitting is boldly literate and a brilliant work of art.… A lyrical odyssey of the multiply-descended and cross-generational heritage of black diaspora in a strange land." -- Houston Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Vanderbilt University"A dive into Cary’s own history.… What resonates loudest in Ladysitting, however, is the love that Cary gives back to her grandmother." -- Dan Marshall - New York Times Book Review"Rain dances nourishment from the soil Tears waltz love from the heart Sun dances a boogie woogie while Lorene Cary is Ladysitting with her Grandmother Question: Who brings the beer?" -- Nikki Giovanni"Cary’s chronicle of this centenarian (+1) is written with candor, warmth, and love. The final chapters are critical reading for anyone with an aging loved one at the end of their life." -- Betsy Lerner, author of The Bridge Ladies"[Cary] movingly portrays what it’s like to care for a loved one." -- Elizabeth Sile - Real Simple"Open the cover of Ladysitting, and you’re immediately yanked into a story with an ending you already know.… One of the more deftly-written, truthful accounts in this genre." -- Terri Schlichenmeyer - Washington Informer"A heartfelt, multifaceted story.… This reflective memoir steeped in love and forgiveness explores a devoted granddaughter’s perceptions about her grandmother." -- Shelf Awareness"With admiration, triumph, and love, Cary captures the universal experience of close family loss." -- Booklist"A candid, sensitive memoir.… Thoughtful reflections on pain, love, and family." -- Kirkus Reviews
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WW Norton & Co Ladysitting
Book SynopsisLorene Cary’s grandmother moves in, and everything changes: day-to-day life, family relationships, the Nana she knew—even their shared past.Trade Review"A thoroughly engaging memoir…In telling her Nana's story, Cary invites readers into a complex extended family, replete with the conflict and contradiction that accompany most families. At the same time, Cary recounts a distinctly American story: flight from racial terrorism in the south, economic and academic success against harsh odds, and the often-fraught mixing of races." -- Martha Anne Toll - NPR"Not just a caregiving memoir; it’s also a dive into Cary’s own history…What resonates loudest in Ladysitting, however, is the love that Cary gives back to her grandmother." -- Dan Marshall - New York Times Book Review"Radiant. " -- O Magazine"A heartfelt, multifaceted story…This reflective memoir steeped in love and forgiveness explores a devoted granddaughter's perceptions about her grandmother." -- Shelf Awareness"With admiration, triumph, and love, Cary captures the universal experience of close family loss. " -- Booklist"A candid and sensitive memoir…Thoughtful reflections on pain, love, and family." -- Kirkus Reviews"Ladysitting is boldly literate and a brilliant work of art. Its astute references flow from grand opera to the vernacular shrewdness of African-American signifying. Cary’s impeccable prose and astutely parsed narrative mark a paradigm shift in American memoir. Rather than a remake of the singular African-American declaration of literacy ‘I was born,’ Cary teaches us what we have achieved through the extended plurality of ‘we.’ She teaches us through riveting prose, brave self-critique, and stunning observational powers of what poet Robert Hayden called ‘love’s austere and lonely offices.’ Ladysitting is a lyrical odyssey of the multiply-descended and cross-generational heritage of black diaspora in a strange land. Nana is the shrewd, eldercare captain of the voyage." -- Houston Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Vanderbilt University"As Bette Davis is known for saying, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” Lorene Cary’s Nana is no sissy. Cary’s chronicle of this centenarian (+1) is written with candor, warmth, and love. The final chapters are critical reading for anyone with an aging loved one at the end of their life." -- Betsy Lerner, author of The Bridge Ladies
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WW Norton & Co Working with Aging Families
Book SynopsisWith today’s shifting demographics can arise tricky family issues—here are tips for therapists on how to steer clients through them.Trade Review"[I]ntroduces caregiving-related topics, some rather complex in nature, in a very understandable manner. . . . [P]resents research-related information in a logical manner and integrates research and case examples in a seamless fashion. . . . The intended target audience for the book is practitioners in the field, ranging from therapists to researchers, but it might be a useful resource for some laypeople who simply want to better understand what is to be expected in their own aging relationships. . . . [A] useful reference guide for many different professionals, such as therapists, educators, and researchers, among others, interested in better understanding the aging relationship issues of their clients." -- Activities, Adaptation and Aging"[P]ractical and sensible yet with a sound theoretical basis. . . . [R]elevant to clinicians working anywhere. . . . Piercy has achieved her aims and I would recommend this book to workers from a range of disciplines working with older adults." -- Journal of International Psychogeriatrics"[A] practical primer to be studied and included on the reference shelf of anyone working with older people and their families." -- Rubin Battino - The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter"A wonderful merging of research findings and practical guidance." -- Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH, Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine"At last, we have a text that values the relationships between theory and practice, embraces best practice ideals in the context of real-world uncertainty, and celebrates eclectic therapeutic approaches for aging adults and their families. Piercy guides the reader through an array of complex clinical problems, offering effective interventions. If you work with older adults and their families, this text is essential!" -- Shirley S. Travis, PhD, APRN, FAAN, Dean and Professor, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University"This book is a must-read for all graduate students preparing for clinical careers as well as seasoned therapists and other human service professionals working with aging families. Each carefully written chapter describes contemporary issues that frequently challenge the mental health of older adults and provides sound, innovative strategies for working through these concerns with individuals, couples, and families." -- Karen A. Roberto, PhD, Professor and Director, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Penguin Publishing Group Vital Signs The Nature and Nutrue of Passion Discovering and Sustaining Your Passion for Life
£18.04
Ten Speed Press Life Is Long 50 Ways to Help You Live a Little
Book SynopsisMore than just a powerful longevity tool, this easy-to-read, research-backed guide will help you to boost your immunity and protect your overall health—while also giving you insights and tools to slow down the aging process. Best-selling author and wellness expert Karen Salmansohn presents a witty, inspiring collection of the top 50+ tips for a long and healthy life, backed by a wide range of longevity research. You'll discover insights from the world’s Blue Zones (where people live extra long) and takeaways from fascinating studies on everything from coffee to fasting to hidden toxins. Distilling the latest science into longevity practices that are quick to read and jam-packed with playful humor, Life Is Long sheds light on intriguing questions like • what spice improves cardiovascular health as much as aerobic exercise?
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Penguin Putnam Inc Harriet Roths Fat Counter Banish Bad Fats with
Book SynopsisThe revised edition of Harriet Roth's bestselling Fat Counter—now with updated material on trans fats, carbs, and sugar! Americans have more food choices and more to watch out for than ever. Research suggests that trans-fat, carbohydrates, and sugar can be major diet-busters. It's key to cut down on dietary fat and saturated fat in particular, and watch food labels. In this third revised edition of her bestselling guide, Harriet Roth provides guidelines for identifying and eliminating the foods that will make you fat—without giving up the pleasure of delicious dining. It includes: • New categories for trans fats, sugars, and carbs• Helpful information for diabetics, plus glycemic index• Updated fast food and restaurant section• Weight-loss tips• Expanded listings of frozen foods and new products• Invaluable information on cholesterol, saturated fat, fat percentages, and sodium&bu
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Penguin Putnam Inc No voy a mentir Y otras mentiras que dices cuando
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Healthy Aging For Dummies
Book SynopsisLook 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.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: So You Want to Look and Feel Young Forever. Chapter 1: The Fountain of Youth, at Your Fingertips. Chapter 2: The Four Major Health Concerns about Aging (and How to Prevent Them). Chapter 3: Evaluating Your Health and History and Setting Goals for Wellness. Part II: Workin’ on Your Framework. Chapter 4: Putting Your Best Face Forward. Chapter 5: Loving the Skin You’re In. Chapter 6: Building Bones and Preserving Joints. Part III: Using Nutrition to Extend Your Expiration Date. Chapter 7: You Are What You Eat: Nutrition 101. Chapter 8: Supplementing Your Daily Diet. Part IV: Getting Physical. Chapter 9: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Fitness Level. Chapter 10: Strengthening Your Heart. Chapter 11: Building and Fine-Tuning Healthy Muscles. Part V: Sharpening the All-Important Mind and Spirit. Chapter 12: Keeping Your Mind and Memory in Tip-Top Shape. Chapter 13: Decreasing Stress to Live a Longer, Better Life. Chapter 14: ZZZ . . . The Infinite Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep. Chapter 15: Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Keys to Maintaining Health and Vitality. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Medical Myths that Can Affect Your Health. Chapter 17: Ten Foods to Help You Age Healthfully. Chapter 18: Ten Mind Games to Boost Your Brainpower. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Home Safer as You Age. Appendix: Health, Lifestyle, and History Self-Assessment. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain
Book SynopsisGood news about getting older from Scientific American and Scientific American Mind The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain taps into the most current research to present a realistic and encouraging view of the well-aged brain, a sobering look at what can go wrongand at what might help you and your brain stay healthy longer. Neurologists and psychologists have discovered the aging brain is much more elastic and supple than previously thought, and that happiness actually increases with age. While our short-term memory may not be what it was, dementia is not inevitable. Far from disintegrating, the elder brain can continue to develop and adapt in many ways and stay sharp as it ages. Offers new insights on how an aging brain can repair itself, and the five best strategies for keeping your brain healthy Shows how older brains can acquire new skills, perspective, and productivity Dispels negative myths about aging Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Preface: Live Long, and Live Well xiii Introduction: Welcome to the New Old Age 1 What’s Old, Anyway? 2 How Scientists Are Researching Your Brain 3 Part One How Your Brain Grows 7 Chapter 1. The Well-Aged Brain: Older and Happier 9 The Myth of a Sad Old Age 10 Actually, It’s Getting Better All the Time 12 Great Late Achievers 14 Are Grandparents Safer Drivers? 16 Do You Think I’m Sexy? Apparently, Yes—at Any Age 16 A Swell of Centenarians: One Hundred Reasons to Take Care of Your Brain 20 Chapter 2. How Your Brain Grows: Zero to Sixty 21 In the Beginning: Your Fetal and Baby Brain 23 A Brief Tour of Your Brain 24 The Gray and the White: Neurons and Myelin 26 Childhood: Building the Brain 28 The Teen Brain: Not Yet Ready for Prime Time 29 Get Smart Younger, Delay Dementia Older 32 The Peak Years: Twenties to Sixties 33 Chapter 3. Your Brain Growing Older: What to Expect in a Healthy Aging Brain 37 The Usual Effects of Aging 39 Do the Brains of Men and Women Age Differently? 40 How Memory Works: The Short Version 41 Why White Matter Matters 45 The Aging Brain: Is It Less Connected? 46 Forgetting May Be Vital to Remembering 47 Five Things Most People Get Wrong About Memory 48 The Good News: Slower Is Sometimes Better 51 More Easily Distracted: Why Multitasking Is a Task 55 Part Two Threats to Your Brain 59 Chapter 4. What Can Go Wrong 61 When Your Brain Needs Help: How Can You Tell? 64 The Darkness of Dementia 67 Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Subtle Loss 69 Stroke: The Brain Attack 70 A Healing Stroke 72 Parkinson’s Disease 74 Your Brain on Diabetes: Not So Sweet 75 Traumatic Brain Injury: A Blow to Your Thinking Brain 77 Depression: An Abnormal State 78 The Legacy of Cancer: “Chemo Brain” 81 Too Much of a Good Thing: When Medications Mess Up Your Mind 82 What—Me Worry? 85 Chapter 5. Alzheimer’s Disease: The Brain Killer 87 What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? 88 Chasing the Cause 91 Contents vii Anxiety and Alzheimer’s Disease: Another Reason to Chill 94 Maybe It’s Bad Neural Housekeeping? 97 The Search for a Cure—or Even a Treatment That Works 100 Looking Beyond the Brain 104 An Ounce of Prevention: Marijuana Might Benefit Aging Brains 106 The Future—Without Alzheimer’s Disease 109 Part Three How to Optimize Your Aging Brain 111 Chapter 6. The Big Five for Optimal Brain Function 113 The Cognitive Shop 116 How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Nimble 119 Chapter 7. Exercise Your Body: Move Your Body for a Better Brain 123 This Brain Was Made for Walking 126 It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising 127 A Fine Balance: Yoga, Tai Chi, and Fall Prevention 131 Chapter 8. Challenge Your Brain 135 Educated Brains Stay Better Longer 137 Why Testing Boosts Learning 138 Do Brain Fitness Products Work? 139 Computer Training May Keep You Driving Longer 143 The Bottom Line 144 Chapter 9. Nutrition: Fuel for Thought 147 Glucose Is Not So Sweet to the Brain 151 Forget the Fructose 152 Omega-3, the Essential Oil 154 Your Brain on Berries, Chocolate, and Wine: The Flavonoid Connection 155 Caffeine: A Perk for Your Brain 162 Is There a Pill for That? Supplements and Vitamins 163 Chapter 10. The Social Treatment 167 You’ve Got a Friend, We Hope 169 Talk to Teens, Live Longer 171 Finding and Making Friends in Later Life 173 Chapter 11. Creativity, Spirit, and Attitude: Enrich Thyself 175 The Art of an Active Brain 176 Live Larger to Live Better 178 The Power of Meditation for the Aging Brain 178 Smile! It Could Make You Happier 181 Attitudes Matter: The Optimism Factor 182 Part Four The Future for Your Brain 185 Chapter 12. Predictions, Promises, and Possibilities 187 A Fix to Reverse Memory Decline 190 Are You Saving for Those Final Years? 191 RX for This Good Life 193 Chapter 13. Living in the Now 195 Living with an Aging Brain 196 How We (Eventually) Die 197 Going Out with a Bang: The Brain Surges Just Before Death 199 Living in the Now 200 Sources 203 Illustration Credits 219 Glossary 221 Resources for Aging and Coping 231 About the Author 235 Index 237
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Praveen Kumar Stop The Clock
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Longevity Diet Slow Aging Fight Disease
Book SynopsisThe internationally renowned, clinically tested, revolutionary diet program to lose weight, fight disease, and live a longer, healthier life. Can what you eat determine how long, and how well, you live? The clinically proven answer is yes, and The Longevity Diet is easier to follow than you'd think. The culmination of 25 years of research on aging, nutrition, and disease across the globe, this unique program lays out a simple solution to living to a healthy old age through nutrition. The key is combining the healthy everyday eating plan the book outlines, with the scientifically engineered fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD; the FMD, done just 3-4 times a year, does away with the misery and starvation most of us experience while fasting, allowing you to reap all the beneficial health effects of a restrictive diet, while avoiding negative stressors, like low energy and sleeplessness. Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at USC and the Program o
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Ageless
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Currency Wisdom at Work
Book SynopsisExperience is making a comeback. Learn how to repurpose your wisdom.At age 52, after selling the company he founded and ran as CEO for 24 years, rebel boutique hotelier Chip Conley was looking at an open horizon in midlife. Then he received a call from the young founders of Airbnb, asking him to help grow their disruptive start-up into a global hospitality giant. He had the industry experience, but Conley was lacking in the digital fluency of his 20-something colleagues. He didn't write code, or have an Uber or Lyft app on his phone, was twice the age of the average Airbnb employee, and would be reporting to a CEO young enough to be his son. Conley quickly discovered that while he'd been hired as a teacher and mentor, he was also in many ways a student and intern. What emerged is the secret to thriving as a mid-life worker: learning to marry wisdom and experience with curiosity, a beginner's mind, and a willingness to evolve, all hallmarks of the Modern Elder.In a world that venerates the new, bright, and shiny, many of us are left feeling invisible, undervalued, and threatened by the digital natives nipping at our heels. But Conley argues that experience is on the brink of a comeback. Because at a time when power is shifting younger, companies are finally waking up to the value of the humility, emotional intelligence, and wisdom that come with age. And while digital skills might have only the shelf life of the latest fad or gadget, the human skills that mid-career workers possess--like good judgment, specialized knowledge, and the ability to collaborate and coach - never expire.Part manifesto and part playbook, Wisdom@Work ignites an urgent conversation about ageism in the workplace, calling on us to treat age as we would other type of diversity. In the process, Conley liberates the term elder from the stigma of elderly, and inspires us to embrace wisdom as a path to growing whole, not old. Whether you've been forced to make a mid-career change, are choosing to work past retirement age, or are struggling to keep up with the millennials rising up the ranks, Wisdom@Work will help you write your next chapter.
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Upgrade
Book SynopsisWelcome to the better half of your life. The New York Times bestselling author of The Female Brain explains how a woman’s brain gets “upgraded” in midlife, inspiring and guiding women to unlock their full potential.“This is an important book. I want all women to read it. I wish I had read it years ago!”—Jane FondaDr. Louann Brizendine was among the first to explain why women think, communicate, and feel differently than men. Now, inspired by her own experiences and those of the thousands of women at her clinic, she has a message that is nothing short of revolutionary: in the time of life typically known as menopause, women’s brains are reshaped, for the better, in a way that creates new power, a bracing clarity, and a laser-like sense of purpose if you know how to seize it.With guidance for navigating the perimenopausal and menopausal storm while it lasts, and actionable, science-backed steps for preserving brain health for the rest of your life, The Upgrade is a stunning roadmap, told through intimate stories, to a new brain state and its incredible possibilities. Dr. Brizendine explains the best science-backed strategies for: • Hormones: If timed and handled properly, hormone management can save your life. Brizendine cuts through the controversy to give you the latest guidance for HRT. • Exercise: Leg strength correlates directly with healthy brain function at age 80. Here are the strategies for maintaining your strength. • Sleep: It’s critical for maximizing the Upgrade, and Brizendine shares how to achieve healthy rest during challenging transitions. • Mindset: Brizendine shows how to seize the opportunities of your midlife brain changes by shifting your mindset and vision with intention. • Brain Health: The Upgraded brain requires special care when it comes to sugar, alcohol, inflammatory foods, and the microbiome. Here’s advice for fueling and maintaining cognitive function for decades. The Upgrade amounts to a celebration of how women step into their power and an entirely new—and radically positive—understanding of aging.
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Marabella Entertainment & Education Enterprises The Lessons of Caring Inspiration and Support for
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Penguin Putnam Inc Looking Back Life Was Beautiful
Book SynopsisBased on the Webby award-winning Instagram account Drawings for My Grandchildren, this beautifully-illustrated book celebrates the special love shared between grandparents and their grandchildren.Like many grandparents wishing to stay close to their grandchildren in a world in which so many families are spread across the globe, Korean grandparents Grandpa Chan and Grandma Marina, decided to learn how to use Instagram as a way to stay connected. What started as an intimate family project, their Instagram page @drawings_for_my_grandchildren has attracted a large following and their story has been featured in major press around the world. This book inspired by their Instagram page features Chan''s watercolors accompanied by Marina''s texts. Whether it''s to celebrate Astro becoming a big brother to Lua or to share the story of how the grandparents met for the first time and fell in love during their college years, Looking Back Life was Beautiful echoes with the kind
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Alfred A. Knopf Built to Move
Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER?Simple but powerful physical practices to dramatically improve the way your body feels and prolong your lifespan, no matter how you spend your time ?From the innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a Supple Leopard, an accessible longevity guide perfect for anyone who wants to optimize their mobility and age the healthy way?The definitive guide for building an all-around healthy and high-performing body and mind.? ?Andrew Huberman, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University & Host of The Huberman Lab PodcastReady to boost your overall quality of life without overhauling your daily routine and spending thousands? Start here ? with Built to Move. Not only a book, but your new secret weapon for a more durable body and thriving health. No matter your financial background, age, or occupation, Built to Move is designed to be your lifelong companion and your guide to optimal wellness.After decades spent working with professional athletes, Olympians, and Navy Seals, mobility pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical well-being of the rest of us. What makes a durable human? How do we continue to feel great and function well as we age? And how do we counteract the effects of technology-dependence, sedentary living, and other modern ways of life on our body?s natural need for activity? The answers lie in an easy-to-use formula for basic mobility maintenance: 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better for a healthier, longer, and more joyful life!Built to Move teaches you:? Easy mobilization practices to increase range of motion and avoid injuryto prepare your body for whatever comes its way? Brand-new vital sign tests to predict your likely lifespan? Simple hacks to integrate more movement into your daily life, escape sedentary habits, and reclaim your vitality? Longevity-promoting nutrition and sleep tips?Targeted breathing exercises for stress and pain management? A proven roadmap to healthy aging in the age of unhealthy conveniencesWhether you?re 20, 50, or 70, completely new to mobility work or a professional athlete, a self-proclaimed health nut or just diving into the world of performance optimization for the first time ? these practices will work for you. And the best part? They are so simple, and so easy to fit into any schedule or budget, that anyone can start at any time, no preparation needed!If you want greater ease of movement, better health, and a happier life doing the things you love to do?and the things you want to continue doing as long as you live, what are you waiting for? This book is your game plan for the long game.?Juliet and Kelly Starrett have given you a detailed, accessible road map to help you move through life feeling better, stronger, and more confident than you ever imagined, no matter where you?re starting from. There is no body this book will not revolutionize.??Melissa Urban, cofounder of Whole30
£19.00
Penguin Young Readers The Great Nerve
Book SynopsisNew science reveals the groundbreaking potential of the vagus nerve to regulate your body?s vital systems and heal a wide variety of medical conditions without drugsThe vagus nerve is fundamental to our health and vitality, coordinating critical functions from the precise heartbeat we need to exercise or rest to the balance of appetite and digestion. Made up of 200,000 fibers, the vagus nerve sends thousands of electrical signals every second between your brain and your most important organs. Yet despite its essential role in life, important vagus nerve functions have eluded centuries of scientific investigation.?Now neurosurgeon and researcher Kevin Tracey has discovered the previously unknown power of the vagus nerve to reverse inflammation, balance the immune system, treat chronic illness, and keep our organs humming together in harmony.In The Great Nerve, Dr. Tracey shows us how stimulating the vagus nerve with a tiny electrical implant has the potential to reverse life-altering diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, MS, diabetes, obesity, stroke, depression, Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s.?If this sounds too good to believe, Dr. Tracey shares stories of patients who have gone from being nearly bedridden to running and dancing, along with the science that makes possible these recoveries.?He also explains the evidence for lifestyle strategies like ice baths, meditation, exercise, and breathwork that can maintain and improve vagus nerve function.By opening the door to the new field of neuroimmunology,?The Great Nerve?not only revolutionizes how we understand and treat disease, it gives us unprecedented hope for our health. This is the story of your body?s ability to heal itself.
£20.90
£9.61
iUniverse THE KAMIKAZE EXPERIENCE OF MIDLIFE CRISIS Ways To Deal With The Exceedingly Difficult World Of MLC
£8.00
Random House USA Inc Grow Younger Live Longer Ten Steps to Reverse
Book SynopsisIn Grow Younger, Live Longer, Deepak Chopra, a pioneer in mind/body medicine, applies his decades of research and knowledge to actually reverse the aging process. This simple and practical step-by-step program designed by Dr. Chopra and his associate, David Simon, M.D., shows how it is essential to renew all dimensions of the self—the body, mind, and spirit—in order to feel and look younger.The ten-step program detailed in this book will immediately improve your sense of well-being, and the three Daily Actions accompanying each step will help you thoroughly integrate the age reversal process into your life. Learn how to maintain a youthful mind, cultivate flexibility, strengthen your immune system, nourish your body, and much more. As you begin to reverse your biological age, you will find yourself tapping into your inner reservoirs of unlimited energy, creativity, and vitality.
£14.39
Lexington Books Growing Older and Wiser Coping with Expectations
Book SynopsisThis guide to understanding the mental health of older people reveals how to cope with the normal aging process and see its potentially positive aspects while dealing with its problems.
£31.50
Running Press Adult What You Dont Know about Retirement A Funny
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£8.99
Prentice Hall Press Pretty Intense
Book SynopsisAmerica's NASCAR standout offers a 90-day program to sculpt your body, calm your mind, and achieve your greatest goals
£22.94
Hachette Books Who Will Take Care of Me When Im Old
Book SynopsisFor those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help you or not, growing old does not have to be an inevitable decline into helplessness. It is possible to maintain a good quality of life in your later years, but having a plan is essential. WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I''M OLD? equips readers with everything they need to prepare on their own:* Advice on the tough medical, financial, and housing decisions to come* Real solutions to create a support network* Questions about aging readers don''t know to ask* Customizable worksheets and checklists that help keep plans on course* Guidance on new products, services, technology, and resourcesWHO WILL TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I''M OLD? goes way beyond estate planning to help readers prepare for all the changes in store. Readers are empowered to make proactive plans for their own lives
£14.24
Andrews McMeel Publishing How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man
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£9.49
Rowman & Littlefield Aging Parents Aging Children
Book SynopsisSandwiched between the escalating needs of their aging relatives and their own children, the adults are caught in an intergenerational squeeze. This book addresses the feelings at play within themselves and their family system and offers practical advice and methods to help families cope better during this potentially stressful period of life.Trade ReviewAging Parents, Aging Children: How to Stay Sane and Survive covers a too little researched national health care dilemma- caring for the caregiver of aging parents. This public health crisis is really similar to the era when the US had nation wide smallpox epidemics and no research or cure. Aronson and Weiner's book both identifies the problem boomers endure every day struggling to care for their a progressively disabled parents and offers an immunization of sorts -how to stay sane and survive. Family caregivers offer $200 billion dollars a year in unpaid care, yet unrecognized at the federal level. For this filial grace they reap a miserable toll in depression, stress, anxiety, divorce job loss and bodily illness. This book gives these heroic caregivers prescriptions to avoid this physical and mental toll, while offering their aging family members the care they so badly need. It is a win- win book and exactly at the right time. -- Cathy Cress, MSW, author of Handbook of Geriatric Care ManagementAn extraordinary book that offers a one stop shop for all the information you need about the golden years for the elderly as well as the family members and caretakers. Outstanding information that will enable the readers to avoid many pitfalls of aging. -- Patricia Pitta, Ph.DI enthusiastically recommend this book for both families and professionals. Aging Parents, Aging Children is a great read full of meaty examples, slices of real life from an array of family and caregiving situations, which are not only inherently interesting and fun to read but also help guide families and professionals alike who are grappling with challenging issues. Thanks to the authors' decades of experience, this book provides a painless way to gain insights to help with one's own life, as well as some detailed practical ideas for "what to do and how to do it". -- Nancy B. Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D., adjunct tesearch assistant professor of neurology, Boston University School of MedicineThis age of rapid advancement in technology has afforded us an amazing improvement in our overall health. We have watched our lifespan improve from the average of 45 years of age in the 19th century to well over 76 in the 21st century. Most of us, in fact the majority of us, enjoy good health. With these miracle advances in health care, however, come the unforeseen byproducts; chronic disease and Dementia. Dementia, the decline in cognitive ability, while present since early recorded history confounds countless numbers of families today with this burden as the ranks of our seniors continue to increase. Chronic illness follows close behind. This 'guidebook' by Drs. Aronson and Weiner is an invaluable resource to families who are under the yoke of these diseases. For it's not just the individual burdened with illness, but family members at all levels who find themselves in the role of caregivers who must deal 24/7 with incurable afflictions. This edition walks you through the entire spectrum of these processes. From diagnosis to treatment, home care, and long term care facilities. It covers a spectrum of chronic diseases and provides information about some of the most common dilemmas. Specific resources for funding from government to private sources are discussed and a glossary of terms is provided to help you comprehend the complex issues that doctors, nurses, and social workers discuss with you. Specific cases are provided for you that almost invariably describe your situation and help you to develop an approach and find the resources to deal with it. The psychosocial issues and complexity of family dynamics are also discussed at length. A self help guide discusses the emotional problems you have experienced while caring for your loved one and helps you to gain perspective and strength to continue to provide love and support. As Thoreau said, 'It is the practical solutions to the problems of life that we need to find,' and this guide is the GPS navigation system for dementia and other chronic illnes -- Edwin C. Weiss, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine, New York University School of MedicineAging Parents, Aging Children by Drs. Aronson and Weiner is unique in that although the primary perspective on the problems, solutions and dilemmas in caring for our elder family members is through the eyes of their middle-aged children, this is definitely a 'now' book for readers of every generation. Many in my profession concur that our society is weak in manifesting and modeling respect, compassion and empathy. Drawing on a wealth of experiences, the authors present example after example of challenging situations that are met with humor and creative coping skills. I unequivocally suggest that you read this book (regardless of your current family responsibilities and burdens) and then casually leave it out in the living room for the rest of your family to experience and learn from. -- Lee Robbins Gardner, M.D., assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsThis book is the handbook/guide for every professional, one you cannot do without. It is well researched, well documented and reads smoothly. Easy to use, it should be in your office bookcase and suggested to all who seek you out. * Independent Practitioner *This book is the guide for professionals and laypersons alike, one you cannot do without if you are dealing with elder care on any level. * The Family Psychologist *Aging Parents, Aging Children, is an excellent resource for individuals facing the challenge of caring for their aging parents....This is an especially informative guide for caregivers and professionals working with caregivers....It deals with the emotional and financial aspect of caregiving from both perspectives....The book can be useful to anyone giving and receiving care. * Educational Gerontology *Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Sandwiched Chapter 2 Philosophies, Beliefs, and Traits Chapter 3 A Kaleidoscope of Families: Tied and Untied Chapter 4 Sizing It Up Chapter 5 Planning: Deveolping a Blueprint Chapter 6 Money, Money, Money Chapter 7 Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 8 The Road to Placement Chapter 9 When Your Parent Is On the Difficult Side Chapter 10 Emotions in Everyday Life Chapter 11 Caring for You, the Caregiver Chapter 12 A Primer for Demystifying the Maze
£22.50
Simon & Schuster The Fountain of Age
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DK Flex Your Age
Book SynopsisIt''s never too late to change how you think, feel, and look.As we get older, our bodies go through a lot of changes. Most are out of our control. But for those that aren''t, sometimes all we need is some guidance on how to make specific, sustainable, and successful modifications that can alter the course of how our lives go from that point forward.This is where you can benefit from exercise and eating plans from Joan MacDonald. Just a few years ago, this septuagenarian wasn''t happy with how she looked and with what she ate. With help from her daughter Michelle-a certified strength and conditioning specialist-Joan developed exercise and diet goals as well as objectives for how to change her mindset-not just how she saw herself physically but how she felt about herself mentally regardless of her physical fitness.Train With Joan showcases these goals and objectives to help you with your own desires. Whether you want to modify what you eat, start
£18.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Time of Your Life Getting on with Getting on
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of wit and wisdom of 30 sprightly wise old birds. The worst thing about old age is the speeding up of time... I had a party for my fiftieth birthday and another for my sixtieth, three or four years later, Raymond Briggs.
£13.49
Little, Brown Book Group The 10 Secrets Of Healthy Ageing
Book SynopsisLife expectancy is increasing, but this is only good news if you stay well and can enjoy it. The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing draws on the latest research findings, and the health secrets of long-lived people, to outline the diet and lifestyle that will help you stay healthy, look younger and feel great as you age. It explains how your body changes as you age and what you can do to avoid the illnesses of old age, as well as the aches, pains, poor sleep and eyesight deterioration that many believe are an inevitable part of ageing. It also shares the secrets of staying as fit and as mentally alert as possible, for as long as possible. Comprehensive, fascinating and practical, The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing will help you enjoy better health and stay drug-free as you age.Trade ReviewWe all have choices when it comes to ageing well. This is a brilliant guide to making the right ones. -- Dr Michael Dixon, Chairman, NHS AllianceAs people age, their doctors put them on more medicines, which can have toxic side effects. This book uses the science behind healthy ageing to show you how you can prevent life-threatening diseases without medicines. I learned a lot from its Anti-ageing Action Plan about how to correct hormonal deficiencies and take good care of myself. -- Donald W Light, co-author of The Risks of Prescription Drugs and Professor of Comparative Health Care, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New JerseyAs a doctor who specialises in helping older people stay well I can recommend The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing. Getting older doesn't mean an inevitable decline and this book will help you understand how to age well. Changes in nutrition and lifestyle can keep your cells working at a healthy level much longer than they would otherwise and that can help you avoid chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's and heart disease. The book gives you the information and understanding you need to build your own nutritional strategy. -- Dr David Beales FRCP MRCGP DCH DRCOG Dip Psych, GP with a special interest in Behavioural and Elderly Care Medicine, author and joint editor of Community Care of Older PeopleThis friendly book is like having your own personal coach * Nursing Standard *
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Little, Brown Book Group Age is Just a Number
Book SynopsisRetired dental surgeon Charles Eugster rekindled a love of competitive rowing he''d neglected for most of his adult life at the age of 63. He took up bodybuilding at the age of 87. And at the age of 95 he started sprinting for the first time in his life, becoming World Champion at 200m indoor and 400m outdoor. He is a world record holder for his age group in a number of sports, and has 40 Gold Medals for World Masters Rowing. In this book, Charles shares his journey and his passionate belief that growing older needn''t slow you down. And he shows his readers how taking on new challenges, learning new things, and improving your body as it ages is not only fun, but rewarding for the individual, and beneficial to society.
£12.59
Headline Publishing Group If Not Now When
Book SynopsisTV personality, founder of Childline, writer and broadcaster, Esther Rantzen has spent her life tirelessly campaigning on behalf of children and mental health sufferers. In this personal and anecdotal handbook, she turns her attention to the baby boomer and shows how, ultimately, reaching your fifties and beyond is just the beginning. Starting from her own experiences whether it be her childhood, the death of her husband, her battle with prejudice against women in the media, laughter and the love of friends, irritations with brainless ageism, the importance of travel, sex and good health all is of huge relevance and will give the fifty-something-plus-year-old a huge jolt of recognition, or a shocked gasp, or a laugh. Interspersed with practical advice and the occasional nostalgic rant, this is a fun celebration and an inspiration for the nations 17 million baby boomers.
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group Whos That Woman in the Mirror The Art of Ageing
Book Synopsis''Age is irrelevant, unless you happen to be a bottle of wine'' Joan CollinsKeren Smedley is passionate about altering outdated stereotypes about age and helping people to change their beliefs and attitudes to ageing. As a professional life coach - for Saga among other organizations - she has been asked every kind of question you could imagine, and some you couldn''t, about the uncertainties and problems of today''s baby boomer. Whether it''s about sexuality, money, relationships, health, friends, planning for the future, the best selection of those questions is contained here in WHO''S THAT WOMAN IN THE MIRROR? You will be impressed by the wisdom of the answers - and the endless variety of the questions. Like an extended problem page for baby boomers, this book will inform as it entertains.
£10.44
Square One Publishers A Guide to Continuing Care Communities
£10.44
Workman Publishing Age Doesnt Matter Unless Youre a Cheese
Book SynopsisJulia Child's secret of longevity was: Red meat and gin. Full of surprise, insight, humour, perspective, celebration, inspiration and a kind of offhand, poignant poetry, this text shares hundreds of the best things men and women over 60 have said about how to love, work, laugh and live.
£7.19
