Coping with / advice about ageing Books

Book SynopsisImprove your Brain Health and Live a Full Life“A friendly, wide-ranging tip sheet for understanding and maintaining the human brain, with exercises . . . that consciously incorporate all of the senses.”—Publishers WeeklyA Better Brain for Better Aging offers a complete plan for improving brain health in an engaging and accessible way.Holistic brain health exercises, from body and brain games to good brain food. Health and science writer Sondra Kornblatt, along with the numerous experts she’s interviewed in A Better Brain for Better Aging, can help you put your head on straight through healthy activities for the body and stimulating exercises for good brain health. Improving your exercise, feeding your brain, and practicing simple movements can do wonders for your mental and physical health.Overcome brain fog and enhance memory improvement. In A Better Brain for Better Aging, Kornblatt teaches you how to reduce stress and optimize mental agility. Learn how the brain interacts with the body, what habits improve mind stimulation, and how to maximize learning. In this book, Kornblatt provides tips for a strong brain to improve memory, cognition, and creativity so you can function better in your active life.In this book, you’ll find: Quick and helpful tips that benefit and improve your brain Up-to-date and informative explanations on brain plasticity and how the mind and body work together to improve brain health More than 100 extensively researched ideas to improve brain function and mental agility, boost your creativity and overall brain power, and avoid brain overload If you liked Keep Sharp, Memory Rescue, or Successful Aging, then you’ll love A Better Brain for Better Aging.Trade Review“A Better Brain for Better Aging is delightfully written and chock full of fun, exercises, and bite-size chunks of wisdom that are easy to digest. Sondra Kornblatt's style is delicious and keeps the reader engaged and hungering for more, page after page. As you travel through this impressive jamboree of scientific research and breakthrough ideas from the major thought visionaries of today, you will undoubtedly feel the flames of hope and possibility for a better life being rekindled. I haven't found such an enjoyable boost to my optimism in a long time. A much needed and very well written book.”—Ragini Michaels, owner of Facility Trainings, Inc.“In a world of accelerating change and rampant uncertainty, we are stretched to learn skills to improve the clarity and coherence of our minds and brains. Kornblatt's Better Brain offers such timely advice. May it bring inspiration and confidence to many people seeking greater peace, balance, wisdom, and compassion to guide their lives in troubled times.”—Dr. Joel & Michelle Levey, founders of Wisdomatwork.com, authors of Luminous Mind: Meditation & Mind Fitness“Your brain is your most valuable asset. The more you use it, the less you'll lose it. This fabulous book points the way.”—M.J. Ryan, author of This Year I Will...: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution or Make a Dream Come True

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Book Synopsis• Presents four loving, feisty old witches, one for each season, who share earth-honoring wisdom, rituals, and spells to help you embrace your journey through the sacred latter half of life • Filled with magical recipes, inspiring ceremonies, playful activities, and meaningful meditations You are invited into the magical world of four loving, feisty old witches, one for each season, who share earth-honoring wisdom, rituals, and spells to help you embrace your journey through the sacred latter half of life. In the season of Winter, the earthy Root Witch reminds us that bodies are made for pleasure, and that Winter is made for dreaming. She offers spells, rituals, and ceremonies to reframe your perspectives on aging and promote acceptance of your changing appearance. She also shares secret recipes for a healthy, happy body, focusing on preparations that help maintain and restore hair, skin, and bone. In Spring, the airy Winged Witch offers a witchy approach to spring cleaning, both in the traditional sense and in self-understanding and relationships. She shares recipes and rituals for jettisoning the dead past, discovering your own authentic style, adding magic to your clothes, and feathering your nest so it feels like home to your spirit. The fiery Summer Merwitch helps us to be more joyfully creative, with activities and wisdom to help overcome the obstacles that prevent us from fulfilling our creative dreams. She honors the senses, encourages us to embrace our sexuality, and gives us ways to express our fiery anger cleanly and powerfully. The watery Autumn Kitchen Witch shows us how to honor our harvests and our ancestors, how to make peace with death, and how to make every meal a celebration of life, with magical recipes and rituals that bring joy to the soul. The Kitchen Witch also explores several goddesses and wise old women from folklore who can offer templates for a rich and spiritualized maturity. Offering practical and enjoyable ways to make aging an empowering, magical, and transformative adventure, this book of spiritual guidance will help you love yourself through the aging process.Trade Review“What a wise, wonderful, singing, shining book! Its embrace of aging is filled with practical as well as spiritual and emotional advice. And joy. There’s no looking away from the difficulties of aging--just the opposite--but the joy of living and dying well is there on every page. Plus, Ania Aldrich’s gorgeous paintings!” * RACHEL POLLACK, author of A Walk through the Forest of Souls *“What a marvelous book! Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging is sheer wisdom cloaked in love, humor, and glorious sensuality. Cait Johnson has written a book so desperately needed in this world, not only to dispel the myths of growing older but to celebrate its delicious secrets. Think you know what happens as we age? Think again. Read this beauty.” * Alise Marie, author of The Beauty Witch’s Secrets *“How comforting to be taken in hand--and heart--by these four wise witches with their ancient knowledge of the seasons and of our lives. If you have ever felt daunted by the challenges of aging, here you will find courage and inspiration, kindness and good counsel. Practical and lyrical, Cait Johnson’s beautiful book is an invitation both to new adventure and timeless homecoming.” * Elizabeth Cunningham, author of The Maeve Chronicles series *“In Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging, Cait Johnson covers an often-neglected topic, helping women to age in a healthy and magical way. And, since women are all different, she presents many different aspects of aging, using the four elements and their seasons as a backdrop. From practical advice, inspirational wisdom, and rituals and activities, there is something here for everyone, no matter what kind of witch you are. Most of all, Johnson encourages us all to find peace, acceptance, and joy in our older selves.” * Alice Karlsdóttir, author of Norse Goddess Magic *“Old age is lots more than crepey, creepy skin and wrinkles. As Cait Johnson tells us, the usually pejorative words ‘crone’ and ‘hag’ really mean ‘crown’ and ‘holy.’ When we follow the advice of the four witches of the seasons in this book, we can attain our own holy (and practical) wisdom. We can put on our own crowns. The guys say that ‘getting old ain’t for sissies.’ Well, guys, witches are not sissies! We read this book, we grow, we get wiser and more beautiful, we live our holy lives.” * Barbara Ardinger, Ph.D., author of Secret Lives and Finding New Goddesses *“When we women reach a ‘certain age’ there is often no one there to show us the next steps. Older women need an even older woman to illuminate the path ahead--and that is what Cait Johnson has done. Too often we are greeted by images and accounts of goddesses who are described as young, nubile, and objects of desire. It is refreshing to be reminded of the divinity within the hag (from the Greek hagios, ‘holy’). This book would make a perfect gift at a croning rite or for any woman over the age of fifty or so, no matter the occasion. It would also make a delicious gift to yourself, whatever age you might be, with its many hints and advice for self-nurturance.” * Ellen Evert Hopman, author of The Sacred Herbs of Samhain *“I learned so much from this wise, witty book of unexpected delights. Cait Johnson extends a generous invitation to journey from earthy practicalness to sublime mysteries. With loving guidance from the supernatural voices of the four witches who turn the Wheel of the Year, this book inspires us to imagine the dream of our elder selves.” * Starr Goode, author of Sheela na gig *“This sorceress’s brew contains the soulful warmth of a therapist, the thoughtful pedagogy of a beloved teacher, a poet’s sensitivity to language’s intricacies, and a feminist’s clear-eyed truth and rebel yell. Visit and revisit these pages, not just for the wonderful recipes, rituals, and meditations but to spend more quality time in the company of Johnson’s witches who, by book’s end, feel like soul friends. Women of a certain age: feast on this book to feast on your life.” * Lissa Kiernan, author of Two Faint Lines in the Violet *“Cait Johnson’s words are like a broomstick ride into the enchantment of aging and its rich underground cave of Feminine Mysteries. This world needs the full power and presence of the crone with her medicine cabinet of earned wisdom, compassion, and paradoxes. Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging returns the aging woman to her noble throne. I look forward even more to becoming a crone after drinking in the power and insight in this book.” * Maya Luna, creator of Deep Feminine Mystery School *“Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging offers an irreplaceable compendium of lifetested wisdom, straight from the hands of one of today’s most powerful Wise Women. Blessed be you, Cait Johnson, for stirring up such a rare cauldron of delicious, inspiring, and practical delights!” * Annie Finch, author of The Poetry Witch Little Book of Spells *“Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging is a fabulous book that teaches real wisdom through fictional storytellers, adding a bit of whimsy to the mix. It is a perfect guide for those who want to embrace the magic of aging and the power of the Crone. This book is perfect for those new to the craft, as well as the seasoned witch stepping into the next incarnation of their magical self!” * Salicrow, author of The Path of Elemental Witchcraft *Table of ContentsFOREWORD Apprentice Ancestors by Caitlín Matthews INTRODUCTION A Magical Invitation WINTER Root Witch Wisdom from the CaveACCEPTANCE AND AFFECTION FOR YOUR SACRED BODY • DREAMING INTO YOUR WISDOM YEARS • POWER ANIMAL ALLIES FOR CRONES • CONNECTING WITH EARTH IN WINTER • FINAL WORDS FROM THE ROOT WITCH: MAKING PEACE WITH YOURSELF SPRINGWinged Witch Wisdom from the Tree House MAGICAL FEATHERS: DRESSING FOR YOUR SPIRIT • FEATHERING YOUR SOUL NEST • THE ENERGY OF HOME • YOUR SPIRIT FLOCK • CONNECTING WITH AIR IN SPRING FINAL WORDS FROM THE WINGED WITCH: SPRING ALWAYS RETURNS SUMMER Merwitch Wisdom from the Seaside BonfireCRONES CREATE • SENSUAL LOVING AND LIVING • SILVER FOXES: THE LIBERATION OF SEX AFTER FIFTY • THE FIRE OF ANGER AS YOUR ALLY • FREEDOM • THE POWER OF GRANDMOTHERS • CONNECTING WITH FIRE IN SUMMER • FINAL WORD FROM THE MERWITCH: LOVE AUTUMN Kitchen Witch Wisdom from the River CottageARCHETYPES OF THE WILD, WISE OLD WOMAN • HARVEST OF INSPIRATION • LESSONS FROM THE LEAVES: LETTING GO • MAKING PEACE WITH MOTHER DEATH • FOOD AND FEASTS FOR THE SOUL • CONNECTING WITH WATER IN AUTUMN • FINAL WORD FROM THE KITCHEN WITCH: THE FEAST OF LIFE APPENDIX Magical Helpers GratitudeIndex

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Book SynopsisFinding happiness at 80+, from the perspective of an octogenarian.Author Ralph Milton wants readers to know that old age is not a disease circling the world ready to pounce on anyone over eighty. Many?maybe even most?old people say they are happier and more contented than they have ever been. And that?s good news because we are living much, much longer than we used to. In fact, seniors are North America?s fastest growing demographic. To quote the author, ?Society has never had to deal with such a huge bunch of old people.?To address this societal shift, Well Aged offers a candid, useful and entertaining insider?s take on life among the old-old. Not the recently retired who are enjoying Arizona winters and unlimited golf, but those in their last years, usually in the eighty- to one-hundred-year-old bracket. This book is a lively and candid look at what it?s really like to be old, written by someone living the experience, and sprinkled liberally with humour.Topics include: Identity and independence Choosing where to live Personal health needs and priorities Community support, friendships and recreation Spirituality and religion Intimacy, companionship and sexuality Loneliness, depression and frailty Leaving a legacy and end-of-life arrangements When the subject of the elderly does get public attention, as it has during the covid-19 pandemic, the focus is usually on what can go wrong. Well Aged expands this conversation around aging, and it is a must-read for anyone who needs to put out their birthday cake with a fire extinguisher?as well as those who love and care for them.

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Book SynopsisYou can't change the fact that you are getting older. And, indeed, you may not want to! Age brings many gifts and opportunities for continued growth. In nine study sessions, Dale and Sandy Larsen help you discover the Bible's perspective on aging. You'll discover how God can effectively and powerfully use those who have grown wiser with the passing years. This LifeBuilder Bible Study in IVP's revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.

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Book Synopsis"This is my personal guide to help face who you are, accept who you are and love who you are, so you can watch your dreams and accomplishments flourish...If I can do it, you can do it too."Jillian Celentano lived most of her life not accepting who she was. Since beginning her transition at the age of 55, she has been able to live authentically as her true self. In this helpful and practical guide, she offers advice to other people who are transitioning later in life. Drawing on her personal experiences, she explores topics such as coming out to children, spouses and family, coming out at work, finding your authentic voice, experimenting with style and clothing, and stepping out in public for the first time. She explains how to deal with clocking and discrimination, body dysphoria and the importance of maintaining your physical and mental health. With candour and warmth throughout, this book will support readers on their path to self-love, happiness and acceptance.Trade ReviewIn a world where it has remained hard to transition young, even to the present day, this is a helpful, practical and reassuring guide for those who can wait no longer. Coming out as trans in middle age is not easy but the author uses her personal experience to break down everything you need to do so. -- Christine Burns MBE, author and transgender activist40%, this represents the sons and daughters who, every year commit suicide, rather than face their fear of rejection. Keeping one's secret of being in the wrong body, not only ostracizes self from our authentic self, it's societal murder. Jillian's story is a success story, but it nearly wasn't. This story offers hope and a way out. All you need is the courage to take it. -- Dr. Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) CPsychol Transmasculine & happy!Table of ContentsChapter 1 - The beginningChapter 2 - Finding the courage to be your authentic selfChapter 3- Coming out to family and friendsChapter 4 - Coming out at work and keeping your jobChapter 5 - Hormones and Social transition/changes and challengesChapter 6 - Clocking and Passing PrivilegeChapter 7 - Overcoming body dysphoriaChapter 8 - Clothing and makeupChapter 9 - VoiceChapter 10 - Stepping out for the first timeChapter 11- Proper physical and mental Transgender HealthcareChapter 12- DatingChapter 13 - Learning self-love and acceptanceChapter 14 - Happy, successful and transgenderChapter 15 - Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Senior Moments introduces the reader to a wonderful collection of humorous anecdotes, confessions, tips, retorts and excuses to help you avoid those all too familiar senior moments.Have you ever referred to your oldest and closest friend as 'Thingy'? Reached the top of the landing, only to realize that you have no idea why you came upstairs in the first place? Congratulations - or commiserations - you've had your first senior moment!Fear not, for help is at hand. The Book of Senior Moments introduces the reader to a wonderful collection of these rites of passage, drawn from the experiences of everyone from politicians to pundits. It includes exit strategies for when you've been ambushed by your memory, as well as tips on how to avoid getting ambushed in the first place.Part guide, part humorous overview, and crammed with advice, examples, anecdotes, confessions, tips, retorts and excuses, this is an absolutely essential book for anyone growing long in the tooth and short of memory.

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Book SynopsisChristine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences.This book is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help.Christine Bryden makes an outspoken attempt to change prevailing attitudes and misconceptions about the disease. Arguing for greater empowerment and respect for people with dementia as individuals, she also reflects on the importance of spirituality in her life and how it has helped her better understand who she is and who she is becoming.Dancing with Dementia is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about.Trade ReviewReading this book is a poignant, uplifting, indeed "spiritual" experience. It also raises questions, for example about the possible withdrawal of dementia-treating drugs in UK. It offers helpful guidance about communicating with people with dementia. It challenges us to ask how we might react in the face of a similar diagnosis. Most of all it will change our perceptions quite radically. The final chapter explains why Christine Bryden chose the title she did. However, readers will need to find this out for themselves! -- Methodist RecorderAn enthralling account of one woman's multiple journeys or as she prefers to call it her "roller coaster ride" as she confronts, endures, surmounts and learns to live with the challenges posed by her condition... [it joins] just a handful of other dementia publications which I would describe as riveting; they have dramatically extended my understanding and influenced my attitudes. I have been amazed, moved and profoundly challenged... This book is highly relevant to everyone whose lives are touched by dementia in whatever way... Christine, we thank you for your courage, and salute your persistent labour and achievements. We wish you and those you love perseverance and patience throughout the remainder of the journey and "peace at the last". -- Journal of Dementia CareThis book, written "from the inside", is truly inspirational whilst remaining totally realistic... This book is immensely practical. There is wonderful guidance on how to communicate with someone with dementia, and a further appendix on frequently asked questions includes such issues as "Should the person with dementia continue to drive". -- Christian Council on AgeingThis book is very well done. The audience is people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers. They will benefit by reading Christine's experience. People with dementia will feel that they are not alone with their problems and caregivers will be able to see how a person with dementia feels. -- Alzheimer Society of British ColumbiaDancing with Dementia is a powerful account of Christine Bryden's personal journey in living with dementia, in which she continues to explore her potential despite the disabling effect of the illness. The book continually challenges stereotypes of dementia, and contains much information on how it feels to live with a condition that can often rob sufferers of dignity and respect... This is an excellent book, full of insights into the emotional, spiritual and social aspects of living with dementia, and what can be achieved if the rest of us accept that dementia is as much about abilities as disabilities. -- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy JournalIn Dancing with Dementia, Christine Bryden provides a highly personal odyssey of her 10 year journey with dementia. This inspirational book is at once a love story, an eloquent testament to the power of faith, an entreaty to think positively in the face of adversity, a challenge to complacency, and an example of successful international advocacy to include, validate and respect a person with dementia…Bryden offers herself as an example of someone who has overcome the negative stereotype of dementia. She believes that people with dementia need to create an image of who they are and who they are becoming. How they do this depends on their personality, their life story, their health, their spirituality and their social environment -- Ageing and SocietyChristine's Writing is clear and engaging as she tells the story of her activism, initially at local then national level, and finally through her membership of Alzheimer's Disease International where she had been elected member of the board for the past two years. Along the way she has setbacks, and struggles to communicate – but the message of this book is very positive, and will repay the time you spend reading it. -- Community CareThe book is clear and engaging. It is written in a combination of plain English and technical terminology that has clarity, but remains non-patronising and easy to read. It challenges the way any professional in this field may view dementia and leads the way in suggesting there are positive things that people can achieve, and that there should be a focus on what the person with dementia is becoming, rather than the skills they have lost… a valuable introduction to dementia for the recently diagnosed and their families. It would also be a useful introduction to an occupational therapist new to this area of work. It is also an inspiring and motivating read for anyone working in this field. -- College of Occupational TherapistsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. A `Roller-coaster' journey since early 1998. 2. `Coming out' with dementia. 3. Let's talk about having dementia. 4. I know who I'll be when I die. Afterword. Appendix 1. Do you believe in miracles? Appendix 2. Frequently asked questions. Appendix 3. Where to go for help. Endnotes.

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Book SynopsisMeet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. He also gives advice on how to help someone with dementia stay as mentally and physically active as possible, keep safe and continue to feel cared for and valued.With illustrations throughout, this useful book will be an ideal introduction to dementia for anyone from child to adult. It will also guide family, friends and carers in understanding and explaining the condition and could serve as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.Trade Review[...] a fresh approach to understanding dementia. In 48 pages, it provides an excellent insight into what it is like to live with dementia... The first-person perspective is a useful device for making information personal and particular... A few informative pages at the end of the book give an overview of the types of dementia, facts and figures, dementia-friendly environments and a brief list of resources for those affected by dementia. -- Nursing StandardI found these books (Can I tell you about OCD? And Can I tell you about Dementia?) easy to read and informative making them and extremely useful and valuable addition to any school library, and they definitely fill a gap in the market. -- The School LibrarianWhile this book is relevant for all family members, it will certainly be of significance to children who are living with or who are close to someone with dementia. It is written in a style as understandable for children as for adults, and the information is detailed and compassionate. -- Healthy BooksClearly written and well illustrated, this entertaining story gives a good sense of what living with dementia can be like. It is a welcome introduction to anyone (including children aged 13 and upwards) wanting to understand more about living with dementia. -- Living with Dementia, The magazine of Alzheimer's SocietyThe progressive loss of a loved one's "soul" to dementia can be truly devastating. However, this very helpful guide provides a shining light in the darkness and should be essential reading to anyone who is dealing with a loved one with dementia. -- Dr. John-Paul Taylor, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry, Institute for Ageing and Health, Newcastle UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Introducing Jack, who has Dementia. 2. Losing my Memory - Backwards. 3. Life Without Memories. 4. Losing Abilities. 5. Losing Words. 6. Using Words. 7. Feelings and Mood. 8. Showing My Feelings. 9. Losing Life Skills. 10 Restlessness, Sleeplessness and Wandering. 10. HOW TO HELP: Talking to Me. 11. HOW TO HELP: Share the Caring. 12. HOW TO HELP: Interesting Activities. 13. HOW TO HELP: Smile Please! 14. Dementia-Friendly Environments. 15. Dementia Facts and Figures. 16. Different Types of Dementia. 17. Organisations and Websites.

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Book SynopsisWhether you provide care for older people, or you are simply interested in ageing, this complete primer on the psychology of ageing explains the key issues clearly and concisely. Beginning with explanations of ageing, life expectancy and demographics, it goes on to discuss the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. From changes in intelligence and personality to mental health and sexuality, the author explains the psychology involved and focuses on the points that have most impact on people's lives. Drawing on the latest findings in the field, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.The book will be a key resource for anyone interested in what happens as we age, as well as social workers, care workers, nurses, medical professionals.Trade ReviewProf Stuart-Hamilton has expertly crafted this easily accessible introduction to the psychology of ageing. His keen use of everyday terminology blends comprehensible prose with core concepts to open the field to interested novices seeking to expand their understanding or indeed enter into the world of psycho-gerontology. He addresses some of the main issues in the field with an equal and balanced evidence-based approach, no doubt an excellent entry level book for international bookshelves. -- Dr Paul Nash, Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea UniversityA knowledge of the psychology of ageing is crucial to understanding the implications for us all of living in an ageing society. This book admirably fulfils its aim of providing a lively introduction to the subject. Not only is the author an acknowledged expert on ageing, he also writes in a highly readable and memorable style. -- Peter G. Coleman, Emeritus Professor of Psychogerontology, University of Southampton, UKStuart-Hamilton (developmental psychology, Univ. of Glamorgan, Wales) has written an accessible, user-friendly, and exceptionally helpful book. Despite the fact that aging is one of the only truisms in the world, family members are often left to their own devices in terms of understanding the aging of loved ones. A respected authority on the subject, Stuart-Hamilton is an excellent choice for crafting a book that demystifies and simplifies what is known about this topic from the psychological literature. He successfully challenges the layperson perception that aging is about large, systemic, and general declines in cognitive performance--change is broad and encompassing. For example, in discussing reaction time he looks at differences between "simple reaction time" and "choice reaction time," demonstrating that though age-related declines do occur, they are not necessarily as systemic or dramatic as general perceptions suggest. A valuable resource for those who work with family members of aging individuals, or are interested in exploring this subject. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers. -- CHOICE MagazineTable of ContentsForeword. 1. Some Basic Information about Ageing. 2. Intelligence. 3. Memory. 4. Language. 5. Ageing, Personality and Lifestyle. 6. Mental Health in Later Life. References.

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Book SynopsisZvi Luria has begun to lose his memory. At the beginning he only makes small mistakes, forgetting first names and taking home the wrong child from his grandson's kindergarten, but he knows that things will only get worse.He's 73 and a retired road engineer. His neurologist hints at the path his illness might take and suggests ways of comabtting it, with the help of his wife Dina.Dina, a respected paediatrician, is keen for him to return to meaningful activity, and suggests he volunteers to work with his old colleagues at the Israel Roads Authority. This is how Luria finds himself at the Ramon Crater in the Negev desert planning a secret road for the army with the son of his former colleague. But there's a mystery about a certain hill on the route of this road. Who are the people living there and why are they trapped? And should the hill be flattened and the family evicted, or should a tunnel beneath it be built?With humour and great tenderness, A.B. Yehoshua depicts the love between Luria and his wife as they confront the challenges of his illness. Just when Luria's sense of identity becomes more compromised, then does he find himself, enabling a rich meditation on the entwined identities of Israeli Jews and Palestinians and on the nature of memory itself.Yehoshua weaves a masterful story about a long and loving marriage, interlaced with biting social commentary and caustic humour.

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Book SynopsisAs seen on the Today Show! Dynamic Aging isn’t that same old “senior fitness,” “senior stretching,” “senior strength” book you’ve seen again and again. This book is about using simple exercises to feel better and get back to living vitally no matter your age. "Don't blame your age if you're feeling creaky. It could just be the way you're using (or not using) your body." ―Washington Post on Dynamic Aging as a “Book for the Ages” Movement is a powerful tool and changing how you move can change how you feel, no matter your age. Dynamic Aging is an exercise guide geared to an over-50 audience that includes: 30+ illustrated exercises moves for pain-free feet and strong hips moves for better balance and getting over the fear of falling how to improve sitting, standing, and walking posture go from stiff shoulders to arms that can reach, carry, and lift how to stay fit to drive tips for moving more in daily life! Alongside Bowman's exercise and alignment instructions are stories and advice of four women over seventy-five who began this program over a decade ago. Along the way they found recommended surgeries unnecessary, regained strength and mobility, and ended up moving more than they did when they were 10 years younger. From hiking in the mountains to climbing ladders and walking on cobblestones with ease, each of these women embodies the book's message: No matter where you're starting, if you change how you move, you can change how you feel. Trade Review“Dynamic Aging: Simple Exercises for Whole-Body Mobility will prove to be an enduringly necessary, valued, and popular addition to personal, family, and community library Health & Medicine collections in general, and physical mobility supplemental studies lists in particular."—Midwest Book Review “We know that exercise is key for goldeners, but in Dynamic Aging, Bowman and her impressive coauthors go one step further. They show how movement, not just exercise, is key to living dynamically, well into your seventh, eighth, and ninth decades. Essential reading for both goldeners and the fitness professionals that work with them.”—Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Fitness Journal“Aging is not about age—poor movement habits age and derail us. Our vitality is never wholly lost and can be regained by coaching joints and muscles toward their ability to function optimally.”—Michele Olson, PhD, The Exercise Doctor, Professor of Exercise Physiology and a Fellow of the ACSM"Although Dynamic Aging is aimed at readers ages 50 and above, it can be helpful to anyone who wishes to improve their balance and mobility. There is no magic wand here―effort is required―but Bowman and the Goldeners demonstrate how to incorporate these exercises into your everyday life. What a gift to be able to restore movement you thought you had lost for good!"—Coast Weekend “Dynamic Aging makes it clear it’s never too late to start moving BETTER. This easy-to-understand book is sure to benefit many who may have thought their days of moving with ease have passed.”—Tamilee Webb, MA, star of BUNS OF STEEL™ and author of The Original Rubber Band Workout“Dynamic Aging shifts the conversation from exercising to moving. Her goldener coauthors are living proof this works, no matter when one starts. Aging is not a choice. How we age is!”—Kathy Smith, fitness instructor and bestselling author of Moving Through MenopauseTable of ContentsIntroductions Chapter 1: Your Feet Are Your Foundation Chapter 2: Balance, Stability, and Getting Over the Fear of Falling Chapter 3: Super-Strong Hips and Single-Legged Balance Chapter 4: Walking Chapter 5: Reaching, Carrying, Lifting, and Other Functional Movements Chapter 6: Fit to Drive Chapter 7: Movement Is Part of Life Get Moving All-Day Alignment Checks Tips for Moving More in Daily Life Whole-Body Mobility Flow Exercise Glossary Appendix: Exercise Equipment and Additional Sources of Information References Index Acknowledgments About the Authors

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Book SynopsisPUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERWe're told that if we care about our health—or our planet—eliminating red meat from our diets is crucial. That beef is bad for us and cattle farming is horrible for the environment. But science says otherwise. Beef is framed as the most environmentally destructive and least healthy of meats. We're often told that the only solution is to reduce or quit red meat entirely. But despite what anti-meat groups, vegan celebrities, and some health experts say, plant-based agriculture is far from a perfect solution. In Sacred Cow, registered dietitian Diana Rodgers and former research biochemist and New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf explore the quandaries we face in raising and eating animals—focusing on the largest (and most maligned) of farmed animals, the cow. Taking a critical look at the assumptions and misinformation about meat, Sacred Cow points out the flaws in our current food system and in the proposed "solutions." Inside, Rodgers and Wolf reveal contrarian but science-based findings, such as: • Meat and animal fat are essential for our bodies. • A sustainable food system cannot exist without animals. • A vegan diet may destroy more life than sustainable cattle farming. • Regenerative cattle ranching is one of our best tools at mitigating climate change.You'll also find practical guidance on how to support sustainable farms and a 30-day challenge to help you transition to a healthful and conscientious diet. With scientific rigor, deep compassion, and wit, Rodgers and Wolf argue unequivocally that meat (done right) should have a place on the table. It's not the cow, it's the how!Trade Review"Sacred Cow proposes a new way to look at sustainable diets. The book takes a deep dive into the nutritional claims against meat, why cattle raised well are actually good for the environment, and address the ethical considerations surrounding killing animals for food. The truth is, you cannot have life without death, and eliminating animals from our food system could cause more harm than good." —Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling author of Nom Nom Paleo "All too often, the voices making the least scientifically accurate claims are the loudest, and it's hard not to be influenced by that sexy Netflix documentary on going vegan. But what if you could do both—eat the animal products that you believe help you feel your best, sourced via farming practices that support the environment and animal welfare? In Sacred Cow, dietitian Diana Rodgers and New York Times bestselling author Robb Wolf help you do just that, with scientific rigor, deep compassion, and wit. They examine the data on cattle and nutrient-density, the environment, and the ethics around eating meat across the globe, arriving at conclusions designed to help you feel good about the beef you are feeding your family."—Melissa Urban, Whole30 cofounder and CEO "Diana and Robb have answered the burning question about meat. Sacred Cow proves ‘It's not the COW, it's the HOW.' The answer to our broken food system is not no meat, it's better meat. If you are concerned about red meat's impact on your health and the planet, this book is for you." —Mark Hyman, MD, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine "Diana and Robb have precisely and approachably laid out the science on how grazing animals are critical to the future of sustainable agriculture. They also definitively refute the claims that meat is unhealthy and make a convincing case that eating meat can be done in an ethical manner. I highly recommend Sacred Cow for anyone who eats." —Mark Sisson, New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet and founder of Primal Kitchen foods "Humans have been eating meat for at least 2.6 million years, and it has played a critical role in our evolution. In this important book, Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf use the most recent scientific evidence to make the nutritional, environmental, and ethical case for better meat—and to debunk increasingly common myths and misunderstandings about the role of animal products in our diet." —Chris Kresser, New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine "Sacred Cow: The Case for Better Meat is a comprehensive, well documented treatise that provides us with all the scientific data we need to make informed choices about how to eat that will benefit BOTH ourselves and our planet!" —Frederick Kirschenmann, PhD, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University "Abandoning animal agriculture might well be the greatest mistake humanity could ever make. Today's science cannot give definitive answers to the complex questions of human nutrition and ecological integrity. However, the scientific evidence indicting animal agriculture is weak, and evidence defending animal-based foods and farm animals as essential for human health and agricultural sustainability is strong—as clearly documented in Sacred Cow." —John Ikerd, PhD, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri "The current war against meat eaters and livestock farmers promises ethical, ecological, and health benefits from fake lab meat and plant-only diets. Sacred Cow debunks every utopian promise with precision missiles from science and a deep understanding of how life and the planet actually work." —Joel Salatin, owner of Polyface Farm and editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer "The shift in agriculture, from one based on biology to one based on chemistry, and the resulting shift in our diets from whole foods to highly processed foods have resulted in nutrition-related disease, obesity, and environmental destruction. Diana and Robb fully understand the problem and the solution: we must change our diets and regenerate our soils, and well-managed grazing animals are critical to this transition." —Allan Savory, president of Savory Institute and chairman of the Africa Center for Holistic Management "So much of the confusion about creating a sustainable future is based on a misunderstanding of ecology, evolution, and our place within the natural world. Much of our confusion has to do with our increasing separation from nature, especially how our food is produced. This book clearly explains how it all fits together, and how the interwoven evolution of ruminants, grasslands, and homo sapiens is not something to be left in the past, but to be celebrated and reclaimed." —Mark A. Ritchie, PhD, executive director of the International Sustainable Development Studies Institute "Diana and Robb have written a tour de force making the case that meat can be good for our bodies, the animals, and the earth. Sacred Cow is the antidote to miserably meatless mondays and impossibly impotent impossible burgers. The cure is an ethical approach to eating animals, giving them their rightful place in our ecology." —Chris Masterjohn, PhD, former assistant professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College

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Book Synopsis- Deluxe guided journal: This flexi-bound journal features two-color line illustrations throughout on woodfree uncoated paper perfect for writing, sketching, and dreaming.- Based on Design the Long Life You Love by Ayse Birsel: My Long Life is a guided journal companion to Design the Long Life You Love by renowned industrial designer, author, and teacher Ayse Birsel. In this guided journal readers will draw on Ayse''s design principles, including deconstruction:reconstruction, collaboration, holistic thinking, and more to explore their own plans, goals, and dreams for long life. - Filled with dozens of prompts for designing your long life: Focused on the four pillars of Love, Purpose, Well-Being, and Friendship, My Long Life includes dozens of questions, interactive exercises, thought-starters, and sketching activities to unlock creative thinking.- Includes 4 sheets of bonus stickers: Readers can custo

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Book SynopsisFrom Cameron Diaz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Book, comes a fresh, personal, and authoritative examination of the art and science of growing older and a roadmap for abundant health and resilience as we age.When Cameron Diaz wrote The Body Book, she was on a mission to help educate young women about how their bodies function, empowering them to make better-informed choices about their health instead of heeding the advice of the latest headline or trend. So she interviewed doctors, scientists, nutritionists and a host of other experts, and then shared what she'd learned with young women everywhere in a comprehensive volume hailed as smart', brimming with science' and the real deal'.Once again Cameron Diaz is on a mission. But this time, she's starting a conversation with her peers on a topic that is virtually taboo in our society: the ageing female body. In The Longevity Book, she will share everything she's learned about the ageing process from top medical expeTrade ReviewReviews for The Body Book: ‘A radically different celebrity lifestyle guide […] More of a body bible than the usual A-lister’s diet-cum-exercise-cum-cookery tome, Cameron’s book is a comprehensive, scientifically sound guide to understanding, strengthening and – most importantly – learning ‘to love’ our bodies […] Very wise and extremely brave.’YOU Magazine ‘If there’s any book you buy at any time soon, it should be [Cameron’s] book.’Drew Barrymore ‘Diaz comes off in her book in the way you’d think she’d act in real life: bubbly and friendly. As a bonus: she’s actually done her research and is knowledgeable and fair.’Jezebel.com ‘[THE BODY BOOK] is brimming with advice, tips and tricks and useful science that [Cameron’s] learned along her wellness journey.’Self Magazine ‘…Diaz’s message is smart: your body is the best instrument you’ll ever own.’The Daily Beast ‘Cam is like your personal life guru, telling you that YOU CAN DO IT in all caps’New York Magazine ‘There’s definitely something about Cameron Diaz.’Hello Magazine

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Book Synopsis Live longer and bring more control,  meaning, and joy to all your days -- an illustrated book full of smart, simple ideas to help us experience it that way. New Aging invites us to take everything we associate with aging—the loss of freedom and vitality, the cold and sterile nursing homes, the boredom—and throw it out the window. As an architect, Matthias Hollwich is devoted to finding ways in which we can shape our living spaces and communities to make aging a graceful and fulfilling aspect of our lives. Now he has distilled his research into a collection of simple, visionary principles—brought to life with bright, colorful illustrations—that will inspire you to think creatively about how you can change your habits and environments to suit your evolving needs as you age. With advice ranging from practical design tips for making your home safer and more comfortable to thought-provoking ideas on how we work, relax, a

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Book SynopsisA science and medical writer, Rita Carter has twice been awarded the Medical Journalists' Association prize for outstanding contribution to medical journalism. She has written several books and been shortlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. Rita also talks about the brain, consciousness, and behaviour to a wide range of groups at conferences, and workshops.

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Book SynopsisInsight and actionable information on keeping your brain sharp as you age Your brain controls who you are how you think, feel, and act. As you age, it's not uncommon to want to remain as sharp and with it as you were in your younger years.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Staying Sharp 5 Chapter 1: Training Your Brain 7 Chapter 2: Improving Your Language Skills 23 Chapter 3: Sparking Your Creativity 31 Chapter 4: Recognizing Faces and Remembering Directions 41 Chapter 5: Getting a Handle on Brain Games 49 Chapter 6: Puzzles 63 Part 2: Boosting Your Memory 111 Chapter 7: Cultivating Your Memory Skills 113 Chapter 8: Discovering How Your Brain Remembers 127 Chapter 9: Memory Tricks and Tips 147 Chapter 10: Keeping Your Memory Sharp as You Grow Older 157 Chapter 11: Schooling Memory 171 Chapter 12: Honing Your Long-Term Memory 185 Chapter 13: Improving Your Short-Term Memory 197 Chapter 14: Keeping Your Memory Intact in a High-Speed World 209 Part 3: Managing Stress: Relaxing Mind and Body 221 Chapter 15: Understanding Stress 223 Chapter 16: Relaxing Your Body 257 Chapter 17: Stress-Reducing Organizational Skills 279 Chapter 18: Meditation 101 301 Part 4: Improving Your Lifestyle: Nutrition and Exercise 331 Chapter 19: Eating, Exercising, and Getting Your Zzzs 333 Chapter 20: Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Fitness Level 357 Chapter 21: Considering a Plant-Based Diet 381 Chapter 22: The Skinny on Superfoods 407 Part 5: Healthy Aging 431 Chapter 23: The Four Major Health Concerns as You Age 433 Chapter 24: Evaluating Your Health and History and Setting Goals for Wellness 477 Chapter 25: Stroke Risk Factors and Prevention 499 Chapter 26: Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Keys to Maintaining Health and Vitality 531 Part 6: The Part of Tens 549 Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Make Your Home Safer as You Age 551 Chapter 28: Ten (Plus) Almost-Superfoods that Can Help Round Out Your Diet 559 Index 567

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Book SynopsisLiving the Life More Fabulous will be pounced on by older women who will find it instructive, reassuring and like a best friend, full of friendly advice'' Joanna LumleyThere has never been a better time to be an older woman. We are fitter, healthier and living longer than at any time in history. My intention is to show you how to live your extra bonus of time as fabulously as possible.Living the Life More Fabulous is an irresistible guide to feeling great, whatever your age. Featuring topics such as beauty, style, confidence and health it provides advice on how to live an engaged life and keep an active mind.Whether you are looking for ideas to update your look, improve your general well-being or take an exciting or much-needed new direction, this book will encourage and empower you to live your life to the full.Trade ReviewFabulous and Inspirational - Lorraine KellyLiving the Life More Fabulous will be pounced on by older women who will find it instructive, reassuring and like a best friend, full of friendly advice - Joanna LumleyA perfect mix of the practical and enjoyable, everything women of a certain age love to read and know about, an easy accessible beauty bible. - Sandra Howard

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Book SynopsisThe ultimateand fun!guide to maintaining vibrant sexual health with aging. In Never Too Late, Shannon Dowler, MD, a family physician who is also an expert on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), provides a refreshing overview of sexual education for people over 55. With the advent of dating apps, vibrant 55+ retirement communities, and sexual enhancement drugs, adults are sexually active well into their golden years. Unfortunately, the rates of STDs are dramatically increasing in older adults. In entertaining, accessible language, Dr. Dowler presents relatable patient stories and hilarious rhymes that make for an easy and fun way to learn about safe sex. This guide covers important topics, including: How to identify the signs and symptoms of different STDs, including newer infections The importance of regular screening Best sexual practices, including guidance on medications Preventative measures, tests, and treatments Guidance on how to broach difficult conversations with romantic Table of ContentsIntroduction: You May Be Wondering Why I Have Called You Together Today1. Sex in the Twenty-First Century2. The Biology of Aging and Sexually Transmitted Diseases3. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly4. Treatable, Curable STDs5. Treatable, Not Curable STDs6. Treatable, Incurable, Potentially Life-Limiting STDs7. The Great Mimics: Things That Are Probably Not STDs8. Staying on Top of Things (So to Speak)9. Playing It Safe: An Ounce of Prevention10. Ready, Set, SexAcknowledgmentsAppendixReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisNo one can avoid gray hair and wrinkles, but what about preventing the brain from aging? Dr. Eric Braverman, "America's Brain Doctor" and bestselling author has created a simple, science-based plan that can help prevent the worst mental side effects of aging: memory loss, cognitive decline, and mood changes.Dr. Braverman distills 35 years of research and clinical experience into a 6-step program that helps spur neurogenesis: growing new brain cells as one ages. By following the plan, readers can self-detect cognitive decline, reverse it, and boost the brain's power and speed. In Younger Brain, Sharper Mind, readers will discover:• The Braverman Brain Advantage Test—a fast and simple way to assess attention span, memory, and cognitive function• Special foods scientifically proven to support brain function• A comprehensive set of exercises—for both body and brain—designed to keep readers healthy and functioning at a high level even as the years go by

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Book SynopsisInspiring readings for spiritual seekers growing older, wiser, and fiercer• Presents years of weekly inspiration and practices pointing the way forward through every conceivable mood, opportunity, and stumbling block on the spiritual journey through the second half of life• Includes quotes and stories by and about mystics, sages, and old souls from ancient through contemporary times who have walked this path before us• Shares insightful guidance on transforming loneliness to solitude, loss of identity to freedom, anger to self-protection, fear to faith, and envy to loveMany of us navigating the years beyond midlife report high levels of self-acceptance, freedom, and joy, but there can also be bouts of second-guessing and regret as well as the occasional longing to be reminded that you’re not in this alone.Designed to be read weekly in two-year cycles, the 120 timeless readings in this book focus on the issues and concerns that arise among those who view aging as a path to spiritual culmination. Transforming loneliness to solitude, loss of identity to freedom, anger to self-protection, fear to faith, and envy to love, Orsborn’s wise and compassionate insights are seasoned by quotes and stories by and about mystics, sages, and old souls from ancient through contemporary times who illuminate the path to living a full life while embracing old age. The connecting thread is the reminder that you have what it takes to shift from reacting with fear to the challenges of aging, instead accepting these challenges in a spirit of gratitude as they help you grow not just old, but whole.

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Book SynopsisHow to Age Against the Machine is a joyous, information-packed ride through ageing as a woman, in all its complexity and diversity. Melissa Doyle and Naima Brown, co-hosts of the popular Age Against the Machine podcast, ask all the right questions on thorny topics such as menopause, relationships, work, money, health and sex – with answers that inspire us to age with meaning and purpose. As we age, some of us might feel freer than ever, with the kids out of the home and more time to ourselves; for others, it can be a stressful time of invisibility and vulnerability. No two women will age in the same way, but there’s been precious little in the way of guidance for this part of our lives – until now. How to Age Against the Machine shares the wisdom of experts as well as real stories from women from all walks of life, normalising ageing and handing us a toolkit for these challenging yet transformative years. What are our own ageing superpowers? How can we tap into and celebrate our value and relevance to make the second part of our lives safe, healthy, connected and fulfilled? Melissa and Naima are your perfect guides for the ageing revolution!

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Book SynopsisOur attitudes towards ageing have undergone radical changes in recent years and many women now recognize that beauty and health come not from invasive procedures, fillers or expensive skincare brands but from the inside out. This book is an expert holistic guide on the science of how to age well – not only physically and mentally but also emotionally and even spiritually – covering everything from nutrition, herbal medicine, good breathing, the best exercise, mental attitude, natural skincare, haircare and facelift techniques, hormonal balance, good relationships, the power of nature and the power of sleep. Each chapter includes easily implementable techniques which, while natural, are supported by solid scientific research, with a focus on the neurobiology of happiness and how to develop a 'rewind' mindset. All this is underpinned with biological age tests for readers to try for themselves and, at the end, a specifically designed practical programme called the 'Personal 21-Day Rewind Plan'. The result? Better skin, a leaner body, stronger bones, improved cognitive function, enhanced libido, more energy, improved immune function, increased resistance to degenerative diseases, more resilience against stress and much more. So, while we can’t change our chronological age, we can dramatically reduce and even reverse our biological age so that we have plenty more healthy, happy years to look forward to.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the experiences of older trans people and those transitioning later in life, this is a definitive guide to ageing as a trans and/or non-binary person. It covers the key health concerns and social issues affecting older trans people, including care homes, pensions, inheritance and funeral planning, as well as hormone use and physical changes, isolation and dementia. Kermode also provides guidance for professionals looking to better meet the needs of these individuals and highlights the important factors that need to be considered at an institutional level to provide the best care for people across the gender spectrum.Trade ReviewThis book is invaluable, not just for trans and non-binary people planning for their later years but also for non-trans professionals who work in social care with older adults. Jennie has a delightfully clear way of painting the whole life context and structural challenges facing trans people as they age. The book is especially invaluable for those whose lack of background experience might make it difficult to empathise or anticipate. -- Christine Burns MBE, Author and Transgender ActivistThis book is a fantastic practical resource for trans and non-binary people as well as all of us who want to better understand the experiences of trans elders, and step up our work as allies. In LGBT+ communities the experiences, insights and needs of our elders are too often pushed to one side, and Jennie's book is an important first step towards foregrounding the experience of trans and non-binary people as they grow older. -- Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, StonewallA highly informative and very accessible guide that will provide much-needed guidance for trans and non-binary individuals in mid to later life and those professionals and service providers supporting older adults. Kermode has written a comprehensive volume that addresses key areas of planning across social, financial and medical life for older trans adults - this is a timely publication when there is so limited guidance and information available for trans people in older age. -- Dr Paul Willis, Senior lecturer in social work, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol.This book offers significant insights into the lives of our Trans elders and should be required reading for anyone working, supporting or providing services to an ageing LGBTQ+ population it's also a warm and encouraging book which enables us to look positively at the process of growing older successfully with a richness and life affirming sense of self. * GScene Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction Experiences of Being Trans or Non-Binary Changing Ideas About GenderGender - A Modern Understanding Transitioning Later in Life Age and Bodily Change Hormone Use and Ageing Retirement Planning Isolation in Later Life Trans and Non-Binary People who Need Care Gender, Transition and Dementia Wills and Funeral Planning What Older Trans People Have to Give Closing Notes

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Book SynopsisCongratulations! You have been given about 20 more years to live than your grandparents. But does that just mean a longer decline?Berit Lewis shows that the story we so often tell ourselves about ageing – that it’s all downhill from 50 – is simply wrong. In fact, research reveals we are at our happiest aged 80! Combining her extensive experience in teaching mindfulness with her knowledge of how to live and age well, she reveals a simple framework that can help you make the most out of those extra years of living. Rather than wait for society to solve the challenges of longevity, she invites us to explore what each of us can do to take responsibility for our own life and ageing process.Ageing Upwards will help you navigate life after 50 with acceptance, self-compassion and mental flexibility. It’s also invaluable to leaders who wants overcome unconscious beliefs, limitations and discriminations related to age to create more diverse organizations.Trade ReviewThis book re-frames ageing by applying Mindfulness techniques. It gave me an appreciation that ageing should be seen not as an issue, but as a different opportunity... Lewis provides a set of tools to re-train the mind to explore what each of us can do to take responsibility for our own life and ageing process. NetGalley * Netgalley *This book is all about dispelling the stereotypes that society has imposed on us regarding the notion of age and aging...Take some time to read this book...If you think that working long hours early in life so you can save sleeping and resting until retirement is what life is all about, take a look at what this book has to say to you. Perhaps a better balance in our lives now is what should be happening to avoid the burnout that eventually will come; sooner than you think if your mind-set is set in the past. NetGalley * Netgalley *Great insight and inspiration to help navigate life with acceptance, mental flexibility and self compassion. Highly recommended read. LinkedIn * LinkedIn *This mind-expanding shift may be exactly what we need to level up our lives after the age of 50. Instead of accepting the popular rhetoric that decline is all we have to look forward to, we can enrich our lives and ourselves by being intentional and practicing acceptance and self-compassion. A wonderfully eye-opening read. This book will appeal to lovers of self-help and psychology. GoodReads * GoodReads *I just turned 51 and I secretly harboured a helplessness - feeling out of control, that I had so much stuff to do and not enough time. Then I saw this book. The revelation that I’m likely to be happiest at 80 - together with tips on proper mindfulness, Berit’s own experiences...has given me a renewed zeal and zest for the remainder of my life. Brilliant. Amazon * Amazon *...possibly the only mindfulness book you need. I really liked the author's writing style, which is spare, professional, clearly laid out and well researched. There is a easy framework to follow (easy to understand, not so easy to practice!) and a very good website linked to the book which includes further information and some very good meditations. The book is aimed at older adults, but I think it would be very useful for anyone interested in mindfulness related to ageing. NetGalleyTable of ContentsPROLOGUEPREFACE: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS BOOKAN EXPLORATIVE STUDY OF AGEING FROM WITHINMINDFULNESS . HOW TO READ THE BOOK INTRODUCTION THE PARADOX OF AGEING AGEING IS JUST ANOTHER WORD FOR LIVING FACING THE MANY ISMS PREPARING FOR THE -YEAR LIFE AGEING AS A DANCE I AM NOT YOUNG NOR OLD – I AM HERE PART ; FROM STRIVING TO THRIVING CHAPTER : AGEING; FROM A STATE OF BEING TO A PROCESS OF ADAPTATION WHY DO WE AGE? SUCCESSFUL AGEING – ONLY FOR THE ELITE OR LUCKY FEW? MINDFULNESS CAN HELP US ADAPT CHAPTER : FROM AVOIDANCE TO FLOW - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE A FRAMEWORK NEW LIFE TO AN OLD KITCHEN KNIFENOTICE IT, KNOW IT, FLOW WITH IT!PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE – INVESTING IN A THRIVING (AGEING) LIFE PART : NOTICE IT CHAPTER ATTENTION – INVESTING YOUR MENTAL CURRENCY WISELY PAY ATTENTION! A WANDERING & NEGATIVE MIND KEEPS US SAFE LET´S BE PATIENT REBELS! SAVOURING THE PLEASANT ATTENTION TRAININGSTART PRACTICING CHAPTER THE INTERPLAY OF ATTENTION AND AWARENESS FROM MURKY TO CLEAR WATERS A CERTAIN KIND OF ATTENTION A NATURAL RESISTANCE START PRACTICING PART : KNOW IT CHAPTER : AWARENESS OF WHAT DRIVES OUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS OUR HUMAN BRAINS ARE CREATED TO MISLEAD US. AWARENESS OF SELF-CREATED HABITS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SUFFERING START PRACTICING CHAPTER : AWARENESS OF MYSELF DO I HAVE A SELF AND IF SO, CAN I CHANGE IT? CAN WE CHANGE OURSELVES INTO HAPPIER INDIVIDUALS? PERSONALITY TRAITS AND WELLBEING HOW TO GROW OLDER INSTEAD OF MERELY GETTING OLDER. START PRACTICING CHAPTER : AWARENESS OF MY PURPOSE AND MEANING CONNECTING TO THE LIFE FORCE WITHIN REPLACING AGEING WITH VITALITY KNOWING OUR VALUES THE BIG QUESTIONS START PRACTICING PART : FLOW WITH IT! CHAPTER ATTITUDE – CHANGING PERSPECTIVE THE WAY WE THINK MATTERS STRESS AS AN EXAMPLE RE-FRAMING AGEINGTURNING OLD ANTS INTO NEW PETSSTART PRACTICING CHAPTER AFFECTION – FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS WE ARE SOCIAL BEINGS CHOOSING BETWEEN THE FORCES WITHIN US EXPANDING MY TRIBE AFFECTION FOR OTHERS AFFECTION FOR SELF START PRACTICING CHAPTER ACCOMMODATION; DROPPING THE BATTLES IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ACCOMMODATING? STOP THE STRIVING AND YOU WILL ACHIEVE OUR INTELLIGENCE WILL NOT SAVE US FROM SUFFERING ACCEPTING THE IMPERMANENCE OF LIFE BEING A BIGGER CONTAINERACCOMMODATING PAIN, ILLNESS AND DEATH START PRACTICING CHAPTER : ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR ADAPTATION SELECTION – MAKING MINDFUL CHOICES AND SETTING GOALS Wise selections start with pauses Flexible goal selection and attainment OPTIMISATION – HOW CAN I IMPROVE THE ODDS OF ACHIEVING MY GOALS IN THE GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES? The importance of having a sense of agencyCOMPENSATION – ACCEPTING THAT I CANNOT DO WHAT I WANT TO Finding Compensation in the present moment EPILOGUE END NOTES

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Book SynopsisIt is well known that we are living in a time of demographic shift to an ageing society, yet our responses to this are still uneven and often spring from dated assumptions and images of older people. The significance of place in all our lives, but particularly in the lives of older people, puts responsibility on planners and other place-makers to challenge ideas about later life by developing practices of involvement that put older people's voices at the core of planning responses. This book introduces planners to dominant ideas about ageing and how these have influenced the responses of place-makers, considering how the demographic shift may be a catalyst for new thinking in place-making. It is not so much about planning for old people, but about how an ageing population changes all aspects of our lives. The book introduces useful concepts such as the 20-minute neighbourhood and the everyday-life framework; explains the age-friendly movement; and questions to what extent it helps cities respond to change. Comparing international case studies, it explores the critical role of housing and the possible use of land allocation to encourage developers to think about better and more housing options for later life. Other aspects covered include the importance of mobility and the role of good urban design; planning as part of preventative care; and bringing together green and ageing/disability agendas.Table of ContentsPART I: THE CONTEXT FOR PLANNING FOR ACCESSIBILITY; Chapter 1: Urban Transport and Accessibility; Chapter 2: Travel Behaviour and Accessibility; Chapter 3: Measuring Accessibility; PART II: THE NEIGHBOURHOOD; Chapter 4: Urban Layouts and Local Streets; Chapter 5: Measuring Accessibility: Walkability and Bikeability; Chapter 6: Governance at the Local Level; PART III: THE TOWN CENTRE OR ACTIVITY CENTRE SCALE; Chapter 7: Town Centres, Activity Centres and Public Transport; Chapter 8: Measuring Accessibility: Public Transport Networks; Chapter 9: Governance Between Different Tiers of Government; PART IV: THE CITY SCALE; Chapter 10: Transport Networks; Chapter 1 1: Measuring Accessibility: Cars and Public Transport; Chapter 12: Governance: Integration Rather than Coordination

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Book SynopsisFor most of our lives, we work hard until we are faced with retirement. If you retire at age 65, you may think you have about 20 more years to relax and enjoy your life. But what if you had more time? What if you had another 40 or 50 years to live? Would it make a difference in how you lived?Ilchi Lee stresses that you can extend your life way beyond what most of us have accepted as our biological age limit, even to live 120 years. But the real question is, can we have not only a long, healthy life, but, also, a fulfilling one? Lee''s answer is a resounding yes and it starts with the power of choice, a practice of self-reliance and, most importantly, a greater sense of purpose.A visionary and master teacher who globalised ancient Korea''s mind-body tradition, Ilchi Lee lays out a clear path to a new paradigm of longevity and mastery of life. Through personal experience, compelling stories, the wisdom of an ancient Korean holistic practice and current research on longevity and fulfilment, Lee shows readers how to live a long life fully at any age without regrets.The inspiration and practical advice you find in this book propels you to make the necessary changes in your life that would make living a long life full of vitality, passion and purpose possible.Unabridged, 6-disc, 7hrs 25mins

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Book SynopsisDespite the backlash against hormone replacement therapy, the depletion of natural hormones in the female body continues to be a problem for women at middle age and beyond. Remedying the problem has proved difficult for women and doctors who are unaware of, or reluctant to prescribe, bioidential hormonesthose that match identically the hormones made naturally in the human body. Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind Body Connection explains the vital link for women between hormones, mood, and wellness. It outlines the dramatic hormonal shifts that women undergo in the years before menopause, and presents an approach to combining bioidentical hormone therapy with nutrients to achieve mood balance during midlife and beyond. Phyllis Bronson explains the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and offers vignettes of women who have used bioidentical hormones to help them deal with the changes that accompany natural hormone loss. This is a groundbreaking book forTrade ReviewFor many years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was standard practice for women with pre-menopausal symptoms. But HRT fell out of favor after studies showed that women on these drugs were developing decreased vascular function and slight increases in the incidence of breast cancer, stroke and dementia. According to “Moods, Emotions and Aging,” by Phyllis J. Bronson, a Colorado-based researcher who advises women with hormone-based mood disorders, this “set off a wave of misinformation.” Doctors began advising patients to stop HRT, and as a result, Bronson writes, “many women started feeling lousy without their hormones.” Bronson attributes HRT’s side effects to the fact that commonly prescribed hormones are synthetic. She argues that women would respond better to bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies. Such hormones, Bronson says, can improve a woman’s mood and sense of self without the negative consequences of synthetic versions. Bronson builds her case using her own story and those of the women she advises who have had success with bioidentical hormone therapy. She breaks down what happens to various hormones as women age, and how they can affect sexuality, emotional well-being and overall health, particularly age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. * The Instrumentalist *Dr. Bronson’s book will equip anyone facing the challenges of hormone deficiencies. Because she works with and writes about real people with serious mood and hormone imbalances, her readers may see themselves in the patient stories she tells and be inspired to take action to resolve their own health issues.... Another valuable facet of Dr. Bronson’s book is the discussions of how emotional issues can both provoke and be a result of hormone disarray. With the myriad of tools provided in this book, people who may have “lost” themselves emotionally may be able to find a pathway back. * Women's International Pharmacy *Geared for women over 50 years old, Moods, Emotions and Aging is a culmination of this “out-of-the-box” scientist’s discoveries about how to control moods through and after menopause.... Bronson’s scientific theories are based on her intimate knowledge of how women work. This book is not about finding “the fountain of youth” or anti-aging, she said, but rather it is about aging gracefully and without fear. Her techniques to achieve this goal are “a rational, soulful approach to how to work with the science” of biology. * Vail Daily *Not only does Dr. Bronson discuss diagnosis of hormonal disorders and the proper use of bioidentical hormones to treat them, she also adds in a missing dimension, the use of nutritional supplements to benefit brain chemistry.... The book should be required reading for any physician or health care professional thinking of starting a bioidentical hormone practice. -- Jeffrey Dach, MDMoods, Emotions, and Aging is a treasure trove of crucial information that will help women understand and choose the right hormone therapies for optimal health. -- Christian Northrup M.D.Real Women with real problems are getting real results and life changes with real hormones. Dr. Bronson is the “real” deal as she shares her guidance and experience with her readers. Her message emphasizes that the solution is not a magic elixir used by everyone but is an individualized approach developed by understanding and using the science of biochemistry. -- Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, Women's International PharmacyDr. Bronson cleverly integrates evolving biochemical research with clinical practice, illuminating the path to optimal hormonal balance, for women of all ages. -- Chris Martinez, MD, American Board of Emergency MedicineDr. Phyllis Bronson is a voice to listen to in the area of mood and hormones. A researcher, clinician and speaker on the subject for many years, she has distilled her world of experience into this well-written user-friendly book that will educate and inspire you. It's a must-read for any woman-- and the man who cares about her. -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant HealthThe research which Phyllis and I pursued here, resulting in a significant finding, involved the spectroscopic study of natural progesterone and the synthetic version developed by pharmaceutical companies. The structural differences between the natural and synthetic progesterone have significant implications for women’s health. The work which Phyllis has done generally in the chemical and physiological effects of bioidentical hormones has received wide attention through her numerous lectures and publications. -- Dwight Smith, Ph.D., former chancellor of the University of DenverTable of ContentsPreface and Introduction 1: In Defense of Estrogen 2: The Truth about Progesterone 3: Mood Chemistry 4: The Connection between Body Type and Hormones 5: Weaving the Web. How hormones are central to the female psyche 6: Sexuality 7: Relationships 8: Diseases of Aging/Adventures in Aging Appendix: How to Use Bioidentical Hormones

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