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Book Synopsis'There can be a perverse pleasure, as well as a sense of rightness and beauty, in insisting on flowering just when the world expects you to become quiet and diminish.' Sharon Blackie What is Hagitude? It means being at ease with the unique power women embody in the second half of their life. It means having a strong sense of who we are and what we have to offer the world. And a firm belief in our place in the ever-shifting web of life. For the woman who wishes to flourish without chasing eternal youth comes Hagitude. Interweaving myth, psychology, landscape and ecofeminism, acclaimed author Sharon Blackie reclaims the mid years as an alchemical moment - from which to shift into your chosen, authentic and fulfilling future - and the elder years as a path to dynamic influence. 'A fascinating book ... well researched, packed with stories and bursting with lovely descriptions of the natural world. There's plenty in it to inspire women of every age.' Christina Patterson, Sunday TimesTrade Review'Hagitude is already becoming a beloved cult classic, as a myth-infused manifesto for the possibilities for life from middle age onwards.' - Katherine May, author of Wintering; 'Hagitude is a fascinating book. It's well researched, packed with stories and bursting with lovely descriptions of the natural world. There's plenty in it to inspire women of every age.' - Christina Patterson, The Sunday Times; 'Hagitude has the power to change lives. By sharing her personal story alongside potent female figures from myth and history, Sharon Blackie offers us a rich and exciting vision of how we can grow into a more connected and creative second half of life. Full of fierce energy, this is a book that acts like a ration of courage, of purpose.' - Tanya Shadrick, author of The Cure for Sleep; 'Like all Blackie's works it is erudite, wise, passionate and empowering - a feast and a joy of a book.' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House on Chicken Legs

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Book SynopsisBestselling author, and ''mother of mindfulness'', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body.Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it is stiff knees, frayed nerves or failing eyesight, your mind can lead you to believe things will only get worse. But with practical steps and scientific research you can take control of your mindset, by using your thoughts and perspective to help improve your wellbeing.In The Mindful Body, award-winning social psychologist Ellen J. Langer draws on her lifetime of expertise and trailblazing research by revealing the capacity that mindfulness has to transform our lives. Opening the door to her pioneering Harvard lab, Langer uncovers the secret oTrade ReviewFor decades, Ellen Langer's work has taught us the incredible power of the mind to affect our lives. In this fascinating new book, she highlights the startling role that our mind plays in fostering or undermining what is perhaps our most important asset - our health. You will be amazed. I highly recommend this book! Carol Dweck, PhD, author of Mindset Ellen Langer's pioneering research put mindfulness on the map in psychology and overturned our assumptions about the mind-body connection. In this engaging book, she introduces provocative ideas about how rethinking our beliefs and attitudes can actually improve our health and happiness. Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast Re:ThinkingIn this wonderful book, Ellen Langer urges us to break the rules, take risks and be radically empathic. I can't think of a better way to live. Dr Danny Penman, co-author of the bestselling Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic WorldThe Mindful Body is a remarkable work of science and scholarship, with profound implications for human flourishing. Ellen Langer's pioneering research shows that our thoughts can perceptions can rejuvenate our physical health, replenish our intellectual energy and restore our broader sense of life's possibilities. This book offers the ultimate key to unlocking your full potential. Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and WhenThe Mindful Body presents a revolutionary and much-needed prescription for reimagining and then creating optimum health. A compelling combination of personal experience, research, and hard science, this is a must-read. Jill Bolte-Taylor, PhD, author of Whole Brain Living and My Stroke of InsightIn The Mindful Body, Ellen Langer answers one of the interesting and important questions about our wellbeing: what matters more, mind or body? Filled with original research and thought-provoking insights, it shows that the two are not just connected but are actually one, opening us to vast potential for health and happiness. Dan Ariely, New York Times bestselling author of Predictably IrrationalTo call a book a 'world-flipper' sounds like the worst sort of hyperbole, but the bare facts are that The Mindful Body does this and more. Reading it I loved seeing my worldview upended. But make no mistake, every semi-colon in these pages is backed up by brilliant and the hardest of hard experimental science-that has been Dr. Langer's trademark for decades. I do dearly hope we pay attention. Tom Peters, author of The Excellence DividendA fun and fascinating read from one of the world's foremost thinkers. In this practical and important book, Ellen Langer offers a host of smart tips that can lead each of us to better health and greater happiness. Susan David, PhD, author of Emotional AgilityLucid and encouraging . . . [a] thought-provoking exploration of the mind-body connection and its relationship to health. Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of Bulletproof coffee and the bestselling author of Head Strong and The Bulletproof Diet comes a plan to bypass plateaus and up' your game at every age.Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of ageing as a young man, which sparked a lifelong burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find innovative, science-backed methods to upgrade human biology and redefine the limits of the mind, body, and spirit. The results speak for themselves. Now in his forties, Dave is smarter, happier, and more fit and successful than ever before.In Super Human, he shows how this is level of health and performance possible for all of us. While we assume we will peak in middle age and then decline, Asprey's research reveals there is another way. It is possible to make changes on the sub-cellular level to dramatically extend life span. And the tools to live longer also give you more energy and brainpower right now.The answers lie in Dave's Seven Pillars of Ageing that contribute to degeneration and disease while diminishing your performance in the moment. Using simple interventions like diet, sleep, light, exercise, and little-known but powerful hacks from ozone therapy to proper jaw alignment, you can decelerate cellular ageing and supercharge your body's ability to heal and rejuvenate.A self-proclaimed human guinea pig, Asprey arms readers with practical advice to maximize their lives at every age with his signature mix of science-geek wonder, candour, and enthusiasm. Getting older no longer has to mean decline. Now it's an opportunity to become Super Human.Trade Review‘The field of anti-aging is filled with discoveries that teach us our body can heal from within and slow its own destruction. In Super Human, Dave Asprey masterfully reveals his formula for immortality and how to achieve super health.’ — William W Li, MD, author of New York Times Bestseller, Eat to Beat Disease ‘We are seeing that we can prevent and even reverse diseases of old aging, such as dementia, with diet, lifestyle, and targeted, precision therapeutics. Dave’s Super Human provides a role model for the successful aging of our minds and bodies.’ — Dale Bredesen, MD, author of New York Times Bestseller, The End of Alzheimer’s ‘Dave Asprey is smarter, stronger, and healthier every time I see him. He may just be Super Human. We could all use some of what he’s having.’ — Emily Fletcher, Founder of Ziva Meditation and bestselling author of Stress Less, Accomplish More ‘Super Human is the tactical guide to longevity, anti-aging, and human optimization we’ve all been waiting for. No more guessing. This is your detailed plan for rebooting your health and living a longer, more vibrant life. A must read for anyone serious about how they feel and how long they live.’ — Brendon Burchard, author of New York Times Bestseller, The Motivation Manifesto and High Performance Habits ‘Dave Asprey is well known for his desire to live to be at least one-hundred and eighty. He has networked with some of the leading anti-aging experts in the world and this book provides many practical strategies to optimize your health in order to live to be at least one-hundred—at which point bridging technologies like cellular reprogramming will likely be available to make his goal a reality.’— Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder, Mercola.com ‘Looking and feeling older is now optional with Super Human …I’m growing YOUNGER because of my Bulletproof choices!’ — JJ Virgin, author of New York Times Bestseller, The Virgin Diet

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking plan for living a long, healthy, happy life.From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age''but enjoy the benefits of youth?This groundbreaking book holds the answer. Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Gundry has discovered that the ''diseases of aging'' we most fear are not simply a function of age; rather, they are a byproduct of the way we have lived over the decades. In The Longevity Paradox, he maps out a new approach to aging well''one that is based on supporting the health of the ''oldest'' parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies.Our gut bugs''the bacteria that make up the microbiome''largely determine our health over the years. From diseases like cancer and Alzheimer''s to common ailments like arthritis to our weight and the appearance of our skin, these bugs are in the driver''s seat, controlling our quality of life as we age.The good news is, it''s never too late to support these microbes and give them what they need to help them''and you''thrive. In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines a nutrition and lifestyle plan to support gut health and live well for decades to come. A progressive take on the new science of aging, The Longevity Paradox offers an action plan to prevent and reverse disease as well as simple hacks to help anyone look and feel younger and more vital.Trade Review“In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Steven Gundry upends many long-held beliefs about aging, debunking common misconceptions and making the provocative yet persuasive argument that the length and quality of our lives is a function of the health of our microbiome. Practical, informative, and hopeful, this book will change the way you think about aging.” — Mark Hyman, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and #1 New York Times best-selling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? “The Longevity Paradox offers a fresh perspective on an existential question: how can we live a long life and grow old while still enjoying the physical and mental qualities of being young? What Dr. Gundry shows us is not only that it’s possible to thrive as we age, but that the power to do it lies in our own hands (or, more accurately, our guts). It’s an essential read for anybody who’s growing older – which is to say, everybody.” — Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive “The Longevity Paradox is a well-written, entertaining tour of your generally friendly neighborhood microbiome that will help you learn to live younger and longer.” — Dr. Oz “We’re often told that future scientific research will provide an elixir that will not only allow us to live longer, but live healthier as well. But as Dr. Gundry deftly reveals in The Longevity Paradox, we have those tools in hand, right now, that can open the door to a longer and healthier life experience. This highly empowering text leverages leading-edge research and provides a user-friendly interface enhancing and extending our precious existence.” — David Perlmutter, MD, author of New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and Brain Maker “In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Steven Gundry translates the complex science of aging into a clear, actionable plan. If you want to live longer and healthier, this is the best book on the subject.” — Dale Bredesen, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer’s “Dr. Gundry has already helped many of the millions of people who are suffering from inflammatory disorders. Now, in The Longevity Paradox, he shows readers how to fend off the inflammation that contributes to disease and decline with age.” — Valter Longo, PhD, Director of the Longevity Institute, USC, and bestselling author of The Longevity Diet “In his latest, readers will find Dr. Gundry’s friendly demeanor, sound advice, and compassionate motivational techniques unchanged as he takes a closer look at the aging process and examines a variety of ways to mitigate the damage done to the body across a lifetime. A proactive, manageable, and practical approach to stemming the aging tide.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book Synopsis* BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK * 'A joyously life-enhancing book [that] shatters the myths about ageing' Daily Mail Carl Honoré captured the zeitgeist with his international sensation, In Praise of Slow. In Bolder, he introduces us to another rising movement: a revolution in our approach to ageing.   Ageing is inevitable. In this time of longer lifespans, however, we have the potential to age better than ever before. Having travelled the globe to meet the pioneers who are redefining ageing, Carl Honoré explores the cultural, medical and technological trends that will help us make the most of our longer lives. He shows us that the time has come to cast off prejudices and blur the lines of what is possible at every age. We can tear up the old script that locks us into learning in early life, working in the middle years and pursuing leisure with whatever time is left at the end. InstTrade Review'A joyously life-enhancing book [that] shatters the myths about ageing' * Daily Mail *'Honoré is a verbal magician, conjuring concepts with no new idea too complex to capture….Easy to read, the book canters along' * Sydney Morning Herald *'Bolder makes some thought-provoking proposals…[it] is about age, but it is not a book for the old' * The Times *'Informative…In dark times, Bolder is a book that really does look to the future with optimism' -- Alastair Mabbott * Glasgow Herald *'With grace and elegance, Bolder reveals the unexpected beauty of growing older' * Reader's Digest Book of the Month *'Uplifting' * The Lady *

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Book SynopsisDesign for Dementia is written by an interdisciplinary team of professionals and academics whose aim is to present lessons learnt from the Dementia Demonstration House at the Building Research Establishment's Innovation Park. Known as Chris and Sally's House, the project represents a unique opportunity to show in practice what can be done to assist people living with dementia to continue to live at home and as part of the community with as much independence as possible. This book presents evidence based practical design guidance backed up by over 15 combined years of research by experienced professional designers.Beginning with an introduction which provides the background to the global dementia epidemic to allow readers to gain a better understanding of the issues they must consider, the book then discusses how good design principles, planning and construction standards can be used to effectively respond to the dementia crisis. The detailed findings from research usinTable of Contents1. Introduction: The UK and Global Picture2. The Impact of the Dementia Epidemic3. The Medical Background of Dementia4.Personal Experiences of Dementia5. Engagement and Participation in the Dementia Community6. Personas and the Evidence Base of Dementia-Inclusive Design7. Case Study – Chris and Sally’s House8. Indoor Environmental Quality Studies9. Post-Occupancy Evaluation10. Design Guidance11. The Way Forward

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Book SynopsisPart of the What Do I Do Now? Psychiatry series, Geriatric Psychiatry offers comprehensive expertise for clinicians seeking answers for how to manage complex situations in geriatric psychiatry, with a focus on individuals with Alzheimer''s disease and other neurocognitive disorders. This volume addresses conditions common to all psychiatric settings as well as features that must be factored into diagnosis and treatment in later life for anxiety, depression, psychosis, apathy, and agitation. Chapters feature brief clinical case vignettes and further resources for topics in neurocognitive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use in elderly patients.An authoritative guide for clinicians facing an aging population, Geriatric Psychiatry provides clear answers to some of the most complex situations in geriatric psychiatric care.Table of ContentsPreface PART I: ASSESSING THE GERIATRIC PATIENT Chapter 1: What's Happening to Me? Cindy Marshall, MD, and Mary Quiceno, MD Chapter 2: Body, Brain and Where the Two Meet Dustin Z Nowaskie, MD, Carol Chan, MD, Sophia Wang, MD Chapter 3: Mental Status in the Moment Zelde Espinel, MD, MA, MPH and Elizabeth A. Crocco, MD Chapter 4: Cognitive Screens Short and Sweet, and When More is Needed Kelly L. Konopacki, PhD, and Sara L. Weisenbach, PhD, ABPP Chapter 5: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words Brandon Yarns, MD, and Aaron Greene, MD Chapter 6: What's Normal and What's Not? Putting It All Together Sophiya Benjamin, MD, Joanne Ho, MD, and Saumil Dholakia, MD PART II: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS Chapter 7: Am I Losing My Mind? Angela M. Kristan, MD, and Elizabeth J. Santos, MD, MPH Chapter 8: I Can't Remember What Just Happened Michael Li, MD, and Erica Garcia-Pittman, MD Chapter 9: He Became a Different Person Practically Overnight Matthew E. Kern, MD, Jessica Stovall, MD, and Prasad R. Padala, MD, MS Chapter 10: The Man Who Mistook the Trash for His Dog John F. Hodes, BS, David A. Merril, MD, and Melita Petrossian, MD Chapter 11: Suddenly Carefree and Careless Anil Vatsavayi, MD Chapter 12: A Telling Triad of Symptoms Fanny Huynh Du, MD, Robert Hess, MD, and Steve Huege, MD PART III: ANXIETY DISORDERS Chapter 13: I'm Always Afraid Maria Rueda-Lara, MD, and Elizabeth A. Crocco, MD Chapter 14: I Felt as Though I Was About to Die Rachel Zack Ishikawa, PhD, MPH, and Feyza Marouf, MD Chapter 15: I Can't Get Those Thoughts Out Of My Head Kayla Vardi, MD Chapter 16: Every Reminder Throws Me Off Azziza Bankole, MD PART IV: MOOD DISORDERS Chapter 17: To Switch or To Augment: That is the Question Marie Anne Gebara, MD, and Jordan F. Karp, MD Chapter 18: Expecting the Expected Susan W. Lehmann, MD Chapter 19: Life Is Not Worth Living Ali Asghar-Ali, MD, and Richa Lavingia, MPH Chapter 20: Withering Away Mario Fahed, MD, and Kristina Zdanys, MD Chapter 21: Sad or Just Unconcerned? Jennifer Junko Holiman, APRN, Kathryn Kieran, APRN, and Caroline S. Bader, MD PART V: PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS Chapter 22: It's Like She Lost Her Mind Overnight Kripa Balaram, MD, Deena J. Tampi, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN, and Rajesh R. Tampi, MD Chapter 23: She Thinks I'm Someone Else Silpa Balachandran, MD, Deena J. Tampi, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN, and Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS Chapter 24: He Is Frightened of Things That He Sees Arshiya Syeda Farheen, MD, Deena J. Tampi, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN, and Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS Chapter 25: Suspicious Neighbors Michael Reinhardt, MD Chapter 26: I Live With These Voices Tarek K. Rajji, MD, FRPCP PART VI: OTHER DISORDERS Chapter 27: It's Just a Nightcap Luminita Luca, MD, PhD, and Elizabeth A. Crocco, MD Chapter 28: No One Can Work with Her Marc Agronin, MD Chapter 29: Trustworthy or Not? Karen Reimers, MD Chapter 30: Wired and Ready Kathryn Kieran, APRN, and Ipsit V. Vahia, MD

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Book Synopsis''I highly recommend this book for anyone who is seeking to embrace the power and potential of the new life stage of redefinition.' - Berit Lewis, Author of Ageing Upwards So, you're leaving work: what's next for you? As part of the first generation of women who were told they could have it all', you've striven to succeed both in and out of work to achieve status and feel valued, to have had a rewarding and fulfi lling life and career. But once you leave work, what next? How will you fill your time in a way that has purpose and meaning, and how will you keep the sense of being relevant and valued? Jane Moffett will help you understand yourself better, and expand your thinking to open up new opportunities, and new ways of finding purpose in life. By determining what it is you need and want, and focusing on where you can get it, you can design your own unique map for the future and embrace this life stage! As an executive coach, trainer and facilitator, Jane Moffett has 30 years of experience working with women at key points of change in their lives where the professional and the personal intersect. She writes and publishes regularly in this area and is a member of staff at the Henley Business School's Coaching Centre, and regularly attends meetings of the Women and Work All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).

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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 SynopsisYou know you're having a senior moment when you decide it's time to pull up your socks - and realize you forgot to put any on! Age is just a number and you're only as old as you feel, but if you're heading into your golden years and you're certifiably "no spring chicken", you might benefit from browsing through the pages of this tongue-in-cheek book to help you decide if your marbles just need a polish or you've well and truly lost them! Inside you'll find examples of classic "senior moments", such as:- Ringing a friend to ask them for their phone number. - Getting annoyed at the fact that your all-in-one remote won't open your garage door. - Going to the store for milk and coming home with a new dog collar, rawl plugs, some plant pots that were on special offer... but no milk. - Feeling frustrated by your computer's instructions to "press any key", when there's no "Any" key on your keyboard. With a sprinkling of reassuring quotes from fellow old-timers, this collection will help you see the funny side of getting older (but not necessarily wiser).

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Book Synopsis'Will shatter some of your basic assumptions about ageing' - Adam GrantWhy do some people age better and live longer than others?This is the question that led leading expert and researcher Dr Becca Levy to discover a fascinating truth: just changing the way you think about ageing can add years to your life. In Breaking the Age Code, Dr Levy draws on pioneering research to offer stunning revelations about the mind-body connection. She demonstrates that many aspects of ageing we consider to be natural, such as memory loss, hearing decline and cardiovascular events, are in fact influenced by our own negative biases, often informed by cultural ageism. She tackles head on how we can shift these outdated ideas at a societal level and what we can do to help ourselves.Positive, practical and full of fresh insights, Breaking the Age Code will dismantle your assumptions about how we get older and leave you looking forward to what the future holds.'Breaking the Age Code is less a self-help manual than a manifesto for a revolution' - Anna Maxted, The TimesTrade ReviewBreaking the Age Code is less a self-help manual than a manifesto for a revolution -- Anna Maxted * The Times *This book will shatter some of your basic assumptions about ageing - and how we can lead longer, healthier and happier lives. Becca Levy is the world's foremost expert on the psychology of ageing, and she shares rigorous, remarkable evidence that one of the best ways to stay mentally and physically fit is to rethink your stereotypes about what it means to be an older person. -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA revolutionary paradigm shift in how we think about ageing * Elissa Epel, Professor & Vice Chair, University of California and co-Author of NYT Bestseller The Telomere Effect *At last, Professor Becca Levy shows how we can harness the power of the mind to live a longer and more fulfilling life. She brings a unique perspective about a question we are all concerned with: what happens as we age and get older? She brilliantly shows how we can successfully age. The book offers great insights and it is a must-read!' -- Dr Itiel Dror, senior neurocognitive researcher, University College LondonWhat are your age beliefs? [...] Does it matter what sort of beliefs you have? For the answer, get Becca Levy's powerful new book Breaking the Age Code. -- Professor Brian Martin

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Book SynopsisBringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care and psychological issues that arise as people with ASD age, such as declining cognitive function and speech and communication issues. Family, community support, housing, advocacy, and socio-cultural considerations for older adults with ASD are also given careful consideration, and there are chapters on relationship and sexuality issues and on environmental design.Trade ReviewThis new textbook provides an important introduction to the broad range of issues faced by mid- and later-life adults with an autism spectrum disorder. It links the personal experiences of affected individuals and their families with the perspectives of researchers from genetics and psychology through policy. Many of the chapters acknowledge that, unfortunately, we are only at the start of research efforts to understand the challenges faced by this aging population. Nevertheless Scott Wright has produced the first comprehensive textbook on this topic and it will undoubtedly frame this critical conversation going forward. -- Joseph Piven M.D., Thomas E. Castelloe Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology, Director, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThere is a significant lack of knowledge about adults, particularly older adults, with autism. This book, on the challenges and promises of autism in later life, sets out to redress this situation, with contributions from individuals with autism, parents, clinicians and researchers from many disciplines. It focuses not just on the difficulties of growing older, but also on positive ways in which the future for older individuals with autism can be improved. It should be essential reading for anyone involved with adults with autism, and for those seeking to improve the transition from childhood to adult life. -- Patricia Howlin, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, King’s College, London; Professor of Developmental Disorders, University of SydneyThis is an important book on an essential topic... Scott Wright has managed to gather together a wonderful array of perspectives: cultural as well as biological; self-advocacy alongside clinical and research voices; family, community and societal viewpoints... This volume is a vital first step towards a better future for people with ASD growing old. -- from the foreword by Professor Francesca HappéTable of ContentsIntroduction. Scott D. Wright and Amy Maida Wadsworth, University of Utah, United States. Part I: Overview. 1. Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Past, Present, and Future. William McMahon, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States, Kristina Cottle, University of Utah, United States, and Megan Farley, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States. Part II: Biosystem. 2. Genetic, Epigenetic, and Environmental Issues. Hilary Coon, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States, Christopher Gregg, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States, and Amanda Bakian, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States. Part III: Chronosystem - Historical, Contemporary, and Personal Perspectives on Aging with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3. Ability Improves with Age. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University, United States. 4. Laying the Groundwork: How to Honor Autistic Essence Toward the Betterment of Society. Judy Endow, Common Threads Family Resource Center, United States. 5. Ageing with Autism: Improving Health, Improving Rights. Michael Baron, National Autistic Society, United Kingdom, and Saskia Baron, United Kingdom. 6. Aging and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Experiential and Social Perspectives. Digby Tantam, Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom. Part IV: The Person - Aging and the Aging Individual. 7. Ageing in People with ASD: Liaison Old Age Psychiatry Perspective. Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, United Kingdom, and Mick Coppock, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. 8. Challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists Working with Older Adults with Autism. Pamela A. Smith, Bloomsburg University, United States. 9. Autism and Age-related Cognitive Decline. Hilde Geurts, d'Arc (Dutch Autism & ADHD research center), University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 10. Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism in Later Life. Bas van Alphen, Free University of Brussels, Belgium, R. C. Oude Voshaar, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands, and Sylvia Heijnen, Mondriaan Mental Hospital, Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Heerlen-Maastricht, the Netherlands. 11. Clear Sailing: Aging Optimally on the Autism Spectrum. Bruce Parsons, Clinical Psychologist, United States. 12. Psychotherapy with Older Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Valerie Gaus,Private Practice, United States. 13. Ageing and Psychological Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amanda Roestorf, Department of Psychology, City University London, United Kingdom, and Dermot Bowler, City University London, United Kingdom. Part V: Microsystem - Aging and Dyadic and Family Issues. 14. The Pursuit of Happiness: Older Parents' Views on Inclusion for their Adult Son or Daughter with Autism. Monique Hines, University of Sydney, Australia, and Susan Balandin, Deakin University, Australia. 15. It Takes a Village: Communication and Management in Caretaking for Adults with Autism. Ben DiCicco-Bloom, Department of Sociology, Hamilton College, United States. 16. Sexual Wellbeing and Relationships in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Shana Nichols, ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development, United States, and Sandra Byers, Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick, Canada. Part VI: The Mesosystem - Community Issues. 17. Aging Out and Aging Forward into the Community: Looking Ahead into the Journey of Growing Older with Autism. Denise D. Resnik, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, United States. 18. Design Empathy for Autism in Adulthood and Aging. A.J. Paron-Wildes, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), United States. 19. How Can We Learn More About the Lives of Aging Adults on the Autism Spectrum and their Relatives? Jeremy Parr, Newcastle University, United Kingdom. 20. Housing is the Hub of the Wheel. Gregory and JaLynn Prince, Madison House Autism Foundation, United States. 21. Community Support Needs of Adults with Autism. Valerie D'Astous, Karen Glaser, and Karen Lowton, Institute of Gerontology, King's College London, United Kingdom. 22. Psychosocial Interventions and Community-Based Services for Adults with Autism in the United States: Understanding What We Know Now and Charting a Course for the Future. Lauren Bishop Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States. Part VII: The Macrosystem - The Aging Experience and Social Policy-Advocacy. 23. Autism and Aging: Epidemiology and Demographics. Terry Brugha, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. 24. Listen to the Experts: Autistic Adults Tell us What They Need. Carol Povey, Centre for Autism, National Autistic Society, United Kingdom,and Cos Michael, Autism Age, United Kingdom. 25. Through the Glass Wall: A Voice for Autism Advocacy and Social Policy. Robert MacBean, National Autistic Society Scotland, United Kingdom, and Stella Macdonald, Fife Council, United Kingdom. Part VIII: The Chronosystem Revisited - Future Directions. 26. Aging and ASD: Future Directions. Peter Gerhardt and Angela Rodriguez, The EPIC School, United States. 27. Current and Future Perspectives: How Do We Measure Up? Valerie Paradiz, Autistic Global Initiative, United States, and Xenia Grant, Global Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP), United States. 28. Quality of Life Outcomes of Aging Adults with Autism and their Families. Elizabeth A. Perkins, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, University of South Florida, United States. Summary. List of Contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhy does happiness get harder in your 40s? Why do you feel in a slump even when you''re successful? Where does this malaise come from? And, most importantly, will it ever end?Drawing on cutting-edge research, award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch answers all these questions. He shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a well-documented U-shaped trajectory, a happiness curve, declining from the optimism of youth into what''s often a long, low trough in middle age, before starting to rise again in our 50s.This isn''t a midlife crisis, though. Rauch reveals that this downturn is instead a natural stage of life and an essential one. By shifting priorities away from competition and toward compassion, you can equip yourself with new tools of wisdom and gratitude to head positively into your later years.And Rauch can testify to this personally it was his own slump, despite acclaim as a journalist and commentator that compelled him to investigate the happiness Trade ReviewFascinating and even uplifting * The Guardian *This brilliant book is chock full of unexpected findings, revelatory insights, and consoling wisdom about aging, happiness, and the stages of life. I would say that everyone in his or her forties should read it--it will be a soothing balm for those in the dark wood of middle age--but that's too limiting: really, every thinking adult should read this stimulating intellectual adventure story, which is also a genuinely helpful guidebook to life -- Scott Stossel * author of My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind and editor of The Atlantic *Essential reading for everyone over 40 -- George E. Vaillant M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolBy supplanting dated cliches with compelling scholarship, Rauch offers a fresh and reassuring vision of aging that supersedes superficial fixations. * The Washington Post *Fascinating… powerful and uplifting… The Happiness Curve is filled with useful, interesting facts and shows us how to steer through the different stages of life * The Lady *Rauch fills his book with reassuring research on why a midlife malaise is normal, as well as some sound lessons on how to cultivate happiness in general * Wall Street Journal *A great reminder that our happiness is not set in stone and growing older can be something to look forward to -- Dr Mark Williamson * Director of Action for Happiness *Table of Contents1. The Voyage of Life Thomas Cole’s journey—and mine 2. What Makes Us Happy (and Doesn’t) The strange illogic of life satisfaction 3. A Timely Discovery How unsuspecting economists (and apes) found the happiness curve 4. The Shape of the River Time, happiness, and the curve of the U 5. The Expectations Trap Midlife malaise is often about nothing 6. The Paradox of Aging Why getting old makes you happier 7. Crossing Toward Wisdom The happiness curve has a purpose, and it’s social 8. Helping Ourselves How to get through the U 9. Helping Each Other Bringing midlife out of the closet 10. Epilogue: Gratitude Acknowledgments Sources and Methods Index

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Book SynopsisInternational bestselling authors of YOU: The Owner's Manual and YOU: On a Diet give you all the tools and know-how to stay young and defy the ageing process. Drawing lively parallels between your body and aspects of city life, Drs Roizen and Oz show you how to balance your ‘biological budget’ to ensure your life is long and strong.

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Book SynopsisFrom Bulletproof creator and bestselling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging that will help you up your game at any age.** New York Times Bestseller **Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of aging as a young man, which sparked a life-long burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find innovative, science-backed methods to upgrade human biology and redefine the limits of the mind, body, and spirit. The results speak for themselves. Now in his forties, Dave is smarter, happier, and more fit and successful than ever before. In Super Human, he shows how this is level of health and performance possible for all of us. While we assume we will peak in middle age and then decline, Asprey's research reveals there is another way. It is possible to make changes on the sub-cellular level to dramatically extend life span. And the

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Book SynopsisWe all age differently, but we can learn from shared experiences and insights. The conversations, or paired essays, in Aging Thoughtfully combine a philosopher''s approach with a lawyer-economist''s. Here are ideas about when to retire, how to refashion social security to help the elderly poor, how to learn from King Lear -- who did not retire successfully -- and whether to enjoy or criticize anti-aging cosmetic procedures. Some of the concerns are practical: philanthropic decisions, relations with one''s children and grandchildren, the purchase of annuities, and how to provide for care in old age. Other topics are cultural, ranging from the treatment of aging women in a Strauss opera and various popular films, to a consideration of Donald Trump''s (and other men''s) marriages to much younger women. These engaging, thoughtful, and often humorous exchanges show how stimulating discussions about our inevitable aging can be, and offer valuable insight into how we all might age more thoughtfully, and with zest and friendship.Trade Reviewrewarding ... rich book ... Aging Thoughtfully provides ample food for thought. * Geoffrey Scarre, The Philosophers' Magazine *Aging Thoughtfully advances that goal, portraying the aging process as both universal and utterly idiosyncratic, and urging us to learn from each other and our shared history. * LA Review of Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Learning from King Lear: What can we learn about aging from Shakespeare's Lear? Chapter 2. Must We Retire?: Is mandatory retirement a good idea? Chapter 3. Aging with Friends: How are friendships different as we age? Chapter 4. Aging Bodies: Are cosmetic surgeries good or bad? Chapter 5. Looking Back: What is gained from regret, or from living in the moment? Chapter 6. Romance and Sex beyond Middle-Age: Does age matter? Chapter 7. Inequality and an Aging Population: To what are the elderly entitled? Chapter 8. Giving it Away: How should we part with wealth and time?

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Book SynopsisWe live in a time of change, an era where old men can be celebrated as elders who are valued but who are not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. Where we aim to maintain health but find dignity in frailty. Old Man Country helps readers see and imagine this change for themselves. The book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he narrates encounters with twelve distinguished American men over 80 -- including Paul Volcker, the former head of the Federal Reserve, and Denton Cooley, the world''s most famous heart surgeon. In these and other intimate conversations, the book explores and honors the particular way that each man faces four challenges of living a good old age: Am I Still a Man? Do I Still Matter? What is the Meaning of My Life? Am I Loved? Readers will come to see how each man -- even the most famous -- faces challenges that are every man''s challenges. Personal yet universal stories about work, love, sexuality, and hope mingle with stories about illnessTrade Review"Our culture too often defines our lives as a journey of three parts, the final one running from age 65 until death. But as Thomas Cole makes clear there is a "fourth age," encompassing those over 80, and it's growing at four-times the rate of the U. S. population as a whole. Intertwining elegant snippets of his personal recollections with riveting interviews of well-known 'fourth age' men, Cole pushes us to reconsider the holistic nature of our lives. Not just an important book, but a revolutionary one as well." * David Oshinsky, Director, Division of Medical Humanities, New York University *"Beautifully written, honest, and insightful, Cole's Old Man Country tackles key questions about aging and manhood, blending profiles and memoir to show us how exceptional men (including the author himself ) change and adapt to old age." * Louise Aronson, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and author of Elderhood *"What is a good old age? At a time when 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, the question is more timely than ever. In Old Man Country, Cole concludes there's not one answer, but many. His deeply personal interviews with men in the 'fourth age' reveal that growth doesn't come to a sudden halt in middle age and that there are countless ways to prove that life still matters even in the face of inevitable physical decline." * Richard M. Smith, President, The Pinkerton Foundation *"At a time when our culture is calling male privilege into question, Cole's interviews reveal much about the actual lives of men at the pinnacle of American privilege, as they candidly reflect on their decades of influence across a wide range of fields. Readers of Old Man Country will meet a dozen powerful personalities in their 80s and 90s, from former Fed chairman Paul Volcker to spiritual guru Ram Dass, as well as those less well known. Their reflections on family, work, love, and, most importantly, life's meaning are sometimes leavened by unvarnished observations from the women in their lives. Along the way, Cole offers valuable insights from his own moving journey into later life." * Paul Kleyman, Founder and National Coordinator, Journalists Network on Generations *Table of ContentsChapter One: What My Fathers Couldn't Find Chapter Two: Setting Out on Life's Journey PART ONE: AM I STILL A MAN? Chapter Three: George Vaillant and American Manhood Chapter Four: Red Duke, the Cowboy Surgeon Chapter Five: Sherwin Nuland: The Old Man Who Was Young and Strong PART TWO: DO I STILL MATTER? Chapter Six: The Moral World of Paul Volcker Chapter Seven: Denton Cooley and the Legacy of 100,000 Hearts Chapter Eight: John Harper Gets by with a little Help from his Friends PART THREE: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF MY LIFE? Chapter Nine: Hugh Downs: TV Broadcaster as Modern Day Cicero Chapter Ten: Sam Karff and the Power of Stories Chapter Eleven: James Forbes: Old Man by the Riverside PART FOUR: AM I LOVED? Chapter Twelve: Dan Callahan: Love in the Old Age of Ethics Chapter Thirteen: Walter Wink: Nonviolent Resistance and Dementia Chapter Fourteen: Ram Dass and Me INTERLUDE: WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Chapter Fifteen: Gleanings for the Path Ahead References

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Book SynopsisA companion that brings together contemporary research on children and childhood from pediatrics, child psychology, childhood studies, education, sociology, history, law, anthropology, and other related areas. It includes more than 40 'Imagining Each Other' essays, which focus on the experiences of particular children in different cultures.

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Book SynopsisMichelle Pannor Silver considers how we confront the mismatch between idealized and actual retirement. She follows doctors, CEOs, elite athletes, professors, and homemakers during their transition to retirement as they struggle to recalibrate their sense of purpose and self-worth.Trade Review[Retirement and Its Discontents] is provocative and guaranteed to make you spend time thinking of how you can best transition to retirement. -- Richard Eisenberg * Forbes/Next Avenue *Recommended. * Choice *Michelle Pannor Silver’s Retirement and Its Discontents: Why we won’t stop working, even if we can provides a thoughtful investigation of a specific transition of ageing. -- CAROL TAVRIS * Times Literary Supplement *Before I even finished the book, I found myself recommending it to gerontology students who were fantasizing about their own retirement -- Summer Roberts, University of South Carolina, Beaufort * American Journal of Sociology *By deftly recounting the narratives of people whose careers were an integral part of their identities . . . [Retirement and its Discontents] raises questions about work, gender, family, and our sense of self-worth. * Contemporary Sociology *A convincing analysis of the disquiet among a small group of elders who—despite having money—want to work. Warning! A furtive tear may betray empathy for their deep feelings of abandonment, depression, being a renegade. Silver digs deep for courageous insights into the transition from career to retirement. -- Teresa Ghilarducci, The New School, author of Rescuing Retirement: A Plan to Guarantee Retirement Security for All AmericansThis fascinating read holds insights not only for those on the verge of retirement, but for all of us—in how we think about structuring our work and living our lives. -- Michael Norton, Harvard Business School, coauthor of Happy Money: The Science of Happier SpendingThis extremely well-written, interesting, and informative book gives rich and vivid retrospective accounts by contemporary professional retirees of what was, for them, a jarring transition. The in-depth accounts of people with different occupations are deftly analyzed—revealing both commonalities and differences. Retirement and Its Discontents feels timely, as growing numbers of workers are reaching conventional retirement age. Michelle Silver’s writing style is appealing, and the stories capture and hold the reader’s attention. -- Phyllis Moen, University of Minnesota, Encore Adulthood: Boomers on the Edge of Risk, Renewal, and PurposeThis is a really interesting book—I can't say I've seen anything like it. Obviously well written and well researched in addition to being a great read, it takes an innovative and personal look at a seemingly familiar concept—retirement—and challenges us to think beyond the stereotype of golf courses and loving grandchildren. Instead, it explores the social constructions of identity and work through interviews and examples ranging from physicians to homemakers. -- Kate de Medeiros, O'Toole Family Professor of Gerontology, Miami University, author of Narrative Gerontology in Research and PracticeRetirement and Its Discontents addresses the experience of five different groups’ experience of retirement, with a focus on individuals who have found retirement challenging. This is cutting-edge research particularly because Michelle Silver interviewed members of groups who are often difficult to access, doctors and CEOs, as well as housewives, elite athletes, and professors. By concentrating on how the research participants explain their perspective, Silver demonstrates the diversity in how people experience retirement and makes the case for the decoupling of age and retirement. -- Deborah K. van den Hoonaard, St. Thomas University, author of Qualitative Research in ActionTable of ContentsPreface1. Introduction2. Renegade Retirement and the Greedy Institution: The Doctors3. Refined Retirement and Fulfillment Employment: The CEOs4. Early Retirement and Resilience: The Elite Athletes5. Late Retirement and Working in Place: The Professors6. Undefined Retirement and the Retirement Mystique: The Homemakers7. ConclusionAppendix A. Methodological OverviewAppendix B. Interview GuideAcknowledgmentsNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisYou cannot call to mind the name of a man you have known for 30 years. You walk into a room and forget what you came for. These are common experiences, and as we grow older we tend to worry about these lapses. Is our memory failing? Is it dementia? This book focuses on memory in later life.Trade Review"Draaisma provides an entertaining discussion . . . in a lively style and he engages with topics of considerable social and psychological importance. He does not overburden the reader with experimental work and his use of varied sources is refreshing."—Alan Collins, Times Higher Education Supplement -- Alan Collins * Times Higher Education Supplement *“Full of intriguing information and touching interviews, The Nostalgia Factory may help you to hear Grandpa’s rambling war stories in a different way.”—Rita Carter, BBC Focus Magazine -- Rita Carter * BBC Focus Magazine *"[A] witty and profound book"—William Palmer, The Oldie -- William Palmer * The Oldie *“For readers, the most welcome aspect of this book may be his heartening examples of the wisdom that comes with old age.”—Heller McAlpin, The Washington Post -- Heller McAlpin * The Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisA collection of stories from European myth and folklore which feature older women at their centre - from acclaimed psychologist and mythologist Sharon Blackie and storyteller-researcher Angharad Wynne.

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Book SynopsisArt Therapy and Creative Aging offers an integrated perspective on engaging with older people through the arts. Drawing from the author's clinical, research and teaching experiences, the book explores how arts engagement can intertwine with and support healthy aging.This book combines analysis of current development theory, existing research on creative programs with elders, and case examples of therapeutic experience to critically examine ageism and demonstrate how art therapy and creative aging approaches can harness our knowledge of the cognitive and emotional development of older adults. Chapters cover consideration of generational, cultural, and historical factors; the creative, cognitive and emotional developmental components of aging; arts and art therapy techniques and methods with older adults with differing needs; and examples of best practices.Creative arts therapists, creative aging professionals, and students who seek foundational concepts and ideTrade ReviewArt Therapy and Creative Aging: Reclaiming Elderhood, Health and Wellbeing, by Dr. Raquel Chapin Stephenson, is an inspiring book that explores how the creative process can facilitate continuous growth — meaning and fulfillment — way into our old age. The book is rich in theory and technique for the practicing art therapist, while offering fascinating case illustrations from the author’s clinical practice. Art Therapy and Creative Aging will be a rare treasure not only for art therapists but for all mental health professionals and caregivers for the elderly, as well as a more general audience interested in creativity in a lifespan context. Ikuko Acosta, PhD, ATR-BC, LCAT, clinical professor and director of the Graduate Art Therapy Program, New York UniversityIf you’re tired of being inundated with the multitude of negative, hopeless tropes about aging and healthcare, let this uplifting, practical book flip that paradigm. True to Dr. Stephenson’s ever hopeful and plainspoken presence, she expertly captures the joys of lifelong arts participation for older adults, their caregivers, and the professional artists who engage them. Threading personal recollection together with research and practice, the intersection of arts and health comes alive. This book isn’t just for people with innate artistic ability. The teaching artist’s kinship with imagination and improvisation frees us in older age from the limits of memory, bringing us renewed purpose, and closer to our most divine selves. Sparks abound!Janine Tursini, director & CEO, Arts for the Aging, Inc.A thorough insight into the empowering potential of creativity and the arts in older age, written with heartfelt warmth and respect. The stories of people involved in art therapy and the therapist’s story are intertwined and linked to theoretical approaches and evidence from research. The book offers useful working methods including Expressive Therapies Continuum revised for the older people and people with dementia. Stephenson's interest in the developmental growth inherent in the aging and multifaceted relationships with the arts make this book a valuable reading resource also for a wider readership. Eha Rüütel, PhD, professor of Creative Arts Therapies, Tallinn UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: A Portrait of Three Older Artists; Chapter 3: The Reciprocal Influence of Art and Aging; Chapter 4: Back in My Day; Chapter 5: Intersections of Care; Chapter 6: Identity, Connection and Motivation; Chapter 7: Structure and Process; Chapter 8: Art Media; Chapter 9: Beyond Words: Art and Dementia

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Book SynopsisThis book provides practical evidence-based strategies that will help clinicians across a broad range of disciplines to address and discuss the main issues an aging person is likely to face and overcome if they are to maintain a sense of well-being as they age. Based on an extensive body of research, the relevant up-to-date knowledge for each topic is concisely presented, followed by practical, concrete, evidence-based suggestions as to how a healthcare provider might acknowledge and create a partnership with their clients to help the person increase their sense of well-being. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, a summary, and case examples that illustrate in realistic and humanistic ways how a person might present the concern being addressed and intervene. The specific challenges associated with aging that are addressed include: anxiety attached to an increasing awareness of mortality; retirement; the increasing number of losses of significant others; regrTrade Review"Norman M. Brier has written a clear and concise guide for clinicians seeking to help older adults and their families to navigate the challenges of advanced age. The recommendations are realistic, pragmatic and empirically based. Both students and practitioners will benefit as they prepare themselves and those they serve to age with grace." Gary J. Kennedy MD, Professor, Vice Chair for Education, and Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Aging and well-being; 2. Well-being and the anxiety about the awareness of limited time people have remaining; 3. A major challenge to well-being as people age: Retirement; 4. A second major challenge to a person’s well-being as they age: The increasing number of deaths of significant others; 5. Aging, well-being, and life regrets; 6. Still another challenge: Age-associated memory loss; 7. Aging, well-being, and old-old age; 8. Three additional threats to a person’s well-being in old-old age: Loneliness, a loss of purpose, and a feeling of mattering less; 9. Decline, imminent death, and well-being; 10. Summary and synthesis; References; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the essentials of psychotherapeutic work with older adults, discussing how contemporary psychodynamic thought can be applied clinically to engage the older patient in psychotherapeutic work of depth and meaning, work that not only relieves suffering but also promotes growth.It describes the way the difficulties accompanying older age can affect psychological functioning and it examines the unique psychotherapeutic needs of this age group. Using clinical vignettes for illustrative purposes, it explores the psychotherapeutic challenges, tasks, techniques and accomplishments involved in the treatment of older adults. Topics discussed include the reemergence of earlier developmental challenges; the concurrent treatment of late life and revived early trauma; transference and countertransference; the functions of developing an enriched life narrative in restoring the self; existential issues; and mourning. Throughout, the focus is on what psychotherapy can do to help.The demand for mental health services for older adults is growing alongside increasing life spans, but the psychodynamic literature has neglected this population. Blooming in December: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Older Adults fills this gap, offering a clear guide to effective work with older adults for all psychotherapists and psychoanalysts.Trade Review"This wise, readable book finally rectifies the psychoanalytic community’s shameful inattention to – and devaluation of – psychotherapy with aging patients. As we boomers confront a life phase for which neither the dominant culture nor our countercultural ideologies prepared us, we look to psychotherapists for help (after all, one of our generation’s achievements was to destigmatize therapy). But before Schaffer’s contribution, otherwise well-trained psychoanalytic clinicians were ill-equipped to help us face the challenges, losses, and insults of getting old – not to mention its gratifications and rewards. All therapists should read this scholarly, insightful, clinically invaluable work." - Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology"Amy Schaffer’s new book is a distinctive contribution to a frequently overlooked area—working psychoanalytically with the older adult. Schaffer convincingly challenges the agism inherent in the assumption that older patients are unable to engage in deep psychoanalytic work. She points to the limitations inherent in aging—choices have been made and cannot be un-made—yet reminds us of how much can nevertheless be done. Addressing a range of issues relevant to clinical work in general and aging in particular, Schaffer’s book is book in rich with clinical experience and wisdom. A must-read for all of us." - Joyce Slochower, PhD, NYU Postdoctoral Program "This seminal book is a welcome arrival that counters the psychoanalytic bias against the elderly concerning their potential for growth and change. Schaffer does not minimize the pain of aging. In fact, she deepens our appreciation for the ways in which physical, cognitive and emotional losses of later life impact the self. What is remarkable is her ability to acknowledge the reality of her patients’ experience while also helping them to know themselves better and find ways to grow. Her clinical illustrations expose the false dichotomy between supportive therapy and deep work, reflecting a humanity that is inspiring. Schaffer’s voice has the potential to empower the therapist of aging patients who encounters their plight with a sense of helplessness and despair." - Martin Stephen Frommer, PhD, Faculty, Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center, Associate Editor, Psychoanalytic Dialogues"This wise, readable book finally rectifies the psychoanalytic community’s shameful inattention to – and devaluation of – psychotherapy with aging patients. As we boomers confront a life phase for which neither the dominant culture nor our countercultural ideologies prepared us, we look to psychotherapists for help (after all, one of our generation’s achievements was to destigmatize therapy). But before Schaffer’s contribution, otherwise well-trained psychoanalytic clinicians were ill-equipped to help us face the challenges, losses, and insults of getting old – not to mention its gratifications and rewards. All therapists should read this scholarly, insightful, clinically invaluable work." - Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology"Amy Schaffer’s new book is a distinctive contribution to a frequently overlooked area—working psychoanalytically with the older adult. Schaffer convincingly challenges the agism inherent in the assumption that older patients are unable to engage in deep psychoanalytic work. She points to the limitations inherent in aging—choices have been made and cannot be un-made—yet reminds us of how much can nevertheless be done. Addressing a range of issues relevant to clinical work in general and aging in particular, Schaffer’s book is book in rich with clinical experience and wisdom. A must-read for all of us." - Joyce Slochower, NYU Postdoctoral Program "This seminal book is a welcome arrival that counters the psychoanalytic bias against the elderly concerning their potential for growth and change. Schaffer does not minimize the pain of aging. In fact, she deepens our appreciation for the ways in which physical, cognitive and emotional losses of later life impact the self. What is remarkable is her ability to acknowledge the reality of her patients’ experience while also helping them to know themselves better and find ways to grow. Her clinical illustrations expose the false dichotomy between supportive therapy and deep work, reflecting a humanity that is inspiring. Schaffer’s voice has the potential to empower the therapist of aging patients who encounters their plight with a sense of helplessness and despair." - Martin Stephen Frommer, Ph.D. Faculty, Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center, Associate Editor, Psychoanalytic Dialogues Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Developmental Tasks of Later Life and the Resurrection of "Ghosts" 3. Trauma and Trauma Redux 4. Transference, Countertransference and the Therapist’s Personal Equation 5. The Narration of Life Stories and the Self 6. Existential Anxieties 7. Endings

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Steven F. Walker considers the midlife transition from a Jungian and Eriksonian perspective, by providing vivid and powerful literary and cinematic examples that illustrate the psychological theories in a clear and entertaining way.For C.G. Jung, midlife is a time for personal transformation, when the values of youth are replaced by a different set of values, and when the need to succeed in the world gives place to the desire to participate more in the culture of one's age and to further its development in all kinds of different ways. Erik Erikson saw generativity, an expanded concern for others beyond one''s immediate circle of family and friends, as the hallmark of this stage of life. Both psychologists saw it as a time for growth and renewal. Literary texts such Virginia Woolf''s Mrs Dalloway, Shakespeare''s Antony and Cleopatra, or Sophocles'' Oedipus the King, and films such as Fellini''s 8 and Campion''s The Trade Review"Midlife Transformation in Literature and Film is an interesting and highly informative read for anyone interested in Jungian perspectives on literature and cinema and for those studying or experiencing midlife transitions. Possibly part of its value goes beyond its emphasis on the psychological importance of myths to a thought-provoking challenge: that perhaps both personally and on a global scale, we need to enact new ones."- Wendy Cousins, PsycCRITIQUES, 2013, Vol. 58 Table of ContentsIntroduction. Jung, Erikson, Midlife Transformation and the Oneiric Text. The Shadow and the Contrasexual Side at Midlife. Oedipus, Mentors and Male Midlife Transformation. Ariadne, Abandonment and Female Midlife Initiation. Homer's Odyssey and Midlife Transformation. Tragedy, Inflation and Midlife Transformation. Modernist Midlife Initiations: Marcel in Proust's Time Regained and Clarissa in Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Some Classical Hindu Perspectives on Midlife.

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Book SynopsisThe complexity and diversity of families and aging has generated the necessity for research, policy, and program agendas that address emerging issues and needs for elderly Americans and their families. This volume is an effort towards that end - an effort towards fostering a different perspective at families and aging.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Families and the Aged: Issues of Complexity and Diversity Linda Burton Family and Generational Relations in the Later Years: A Historical Perspective Tamara K. Hareven Social Demography of Contemporary Families and Aging Christine L. Himes Divorced and Reconstituted Families: Effects on the Older Generation Colleen L. Johnson Dating and Courtship in the Later Years: A Neglected Topic of Research Lori J. McElhaney Elders in Southeast Asian Refugee Families Barbara W.K. Yee Extended Kin Networks in Black Families Peggye Dilworth-Anderson The Role of Church and Family Support in the Lives of Older African Americans Carla T. Walls The Families of Older Gay Men and Lesbians Douglas C. Kimmel The Oldest-Old in Families: An Intergenerational Perspective Lillian E. Troll and Vern L. Bengtson From Generation Unto Generation: Parent-Child Support in Aging American Families David J. Eggebeen Challenges and Rewards: African American Grandparents as Surrogate Parents Linda Burton and Cynthia deVries Sibling Relationships Among Older Adults Martha Sebastian Moyer 'Creating' Families: Older People Alone Bonnie Genevay Family Caregiving Programs: A Look at the Premises on Which They Are Based Greta Berry Winbush Families and Caregiving in an Aging Society Marjorie H. Cantor On Lok: The Family Continuum Doreen Der-McLeod and Jennie Chin Hansen Resources: Families and Aging Ute J. Bayen

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Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates the impact of healthcare approaches that take into account not only the practical needs, but also the emotional experience of the patient, their partners, families and friends, lay carers and professional staff.Trade Review'This excellent book is a refreshing and valuable contribution to our understanding of the challenges faced by people with dementia and how we might help. By shining the different light of psychodynamics on dementia, the authors and the editors reveal novel insights and opportunities into dementia and how to improve the quality of care provided. The editors, Sandra Evans, Jane Garner and Rachel Darnley-Smith have done a fantastic job in commissioning and writing a set of chapters that will enable readers to challenge their assumptions and by doing so to think and act differently for the benefit of those with dementia.' – Sube Banerjee, Professor of Dementia and Deputy Dean, Brighton and Sussex Medical School'I would highly recommend this multi-authored book which brings a psychodynamic understanding to dementia care. This beautifully perceptive and insightful book helps the reader (both professional and lay) develop a greater understanding of the emotions encountered as the illness progresses.' – Amanda Thompsell, Old Age Psychiatrist at SLAM and Chair of the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry at the Royal College of Psychiatrists'This is an essential and unique book which courageously explores the subjective world of dementia. So many find too terrifying to contemplate and yet with this book as a guide, clinicians, but also families and carers, will come closer to understanding how the world impacts on the mind of an individual suffering from this disease. It also helps with insights in relation to how the experience of dementia in someone close to them impacts on their experience of the world. This is an extraordinarily helpful and long-awaited book, which will be welcomed by professionals as well as those effected by this illness.' – Peter Fonagy, OBE, Professor of Contemporary of Psychoanalysis and Developmental Science, University College London'This unique, much needed book movingly and intelligently reflects upon the experience of people living with dementia and their families and carers through a new lens. Collectively, drawing upon psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theories; psychiatrists, analytic psychotherapists, psychologists, arts therapists and counsellors provide new meanings for those living with dementia, their families, carers and therapists. This rich multi-disciplinary perspective will appeal to professionals and family members and carers.' – Professor Helen Odell-Miller, OBE, Director, Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy, Anglia Ruskin UniversityThe book provides a strong argument for the value of a psychodynamic perspective for those affected by dementia. It challenges assumptions regarding who can benefit from a psychodynamic approach and encourages clinicians to always consider the emotional impacts of the disease, not only the person with dementia but for those around the person, including themselves. -Jodie Bloska; Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, Anglia Ruskin University, UKThis book is a must for anyone keen to support people who experience dementia at all stages, their family friends. It is an excellent book and one that I would highly recommend. - Kerry JonesOpen UniversityThe essays in this book are very accessible and likely to be of interest to a wide readership of people who may be interested in dementia care. All of the contributors helpfully draw from psychodynamic theory without over-laying their essays too heavily with psychodynamic jargon. -Phil McEvoy, Anglian Community Enterprise, Salford, UKIt certainly has a place on the bookshelf of a multidisciplinary professional working in this field.- Hugh Grant Peterkin, Homerton Psychological Medicine, East London NHS Foundation Trust, UKTable of ContentsList of figures and illustrationsList of contributorsForeword by Nori GrahamAcknowledgementsIntroductionSandra Evans, Jane Garner and Rachel Darnley-Smith1. Encountering dementiaLouis Resnick2. Where lies the expert?Jane Garner3. Working with people with mild neurocognitive disorders (mild NCD) or mild cognitive impairments (MCI)Julia C. Segal 4. Prognosis and planning: advance care planning through a psychoanalytic frameJuliette Brown5. The experience of loss in dementia; melancholia without the mourning?Sandra Evans6. Dementia and dialogue: acute hospitals and Liaison psychiatryMatthew Hagger7. Psychodynamic interventions in dementia: the Australian and New Zealand experienceNeil Jeyasingam8. Art therapy with people with dementia: the present and the pastAngela Byers9. Attachment in confusional states and in dementia: theory into practiceSandra Evans10. The fragile thread of connection: living as a couple with dementiaAndrew Balfour11. Maintaining boundaries: counselling in a care homeSusan Maciver, Chris McGregor and Tom C. Russ12. Music as mirror in the care of elderly people with dementiaRachel Darnley-Smith13. Groups for people with cognitive impairment and with dementia: what should we be doing?Sandra Evans14. Disintegration and integration in dementia care: mentalisation as a means to keep wholeStephanie Petty, Michelle Potts and Daniel Anderson15. A psychoanalytic and philosophical exploration of boredom and disengagement in dementiaSandra Evans16. Continuing care review: a report on a thoughtful project and its untimely demiseJane Garner17. Negotiating the border: music therapy for people in the last hours of dementiaAdrienne Freeman18. Can anything good be born of a dementia: potential for reparation?Jane GarnerIndex

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Book SynopsisHabits such as regular exercise are well known to be linked to better health in older adults. Far less is understood about behaviors that contribute to the optimally aging mind. This may be a reason why only about 25% of elders meet the standards for optimal cognitive aging. The Aging Intellect describes more than a dozen specific characteristics that distinguish older people who remain cognitively vigorous from the majority who are aging normally or are at risk for cognitive impairment. In addition, this book provides professionals with evidence-based recommendations that can help their aging patients and clients minimize the effects of predictable cognitive changes and more fully use their mental abilities. The Aging Intellect is also written for people of all ages interested in maximizing their cognitive vigor. Dr. Powell has encouraging words for those who know they are not aging optimally, but are willing to modify one or two habits that can improve theirTrade Review"As we extend our life spans through healthy living, we sense a growing vulnerability to cognitive impairment with each passing birthday. Harvard psychologist Douglas Powell asserts in an important new book that individuals are not pwoerless in the face of these anxieties. The author offers helpful, specific, evidence-based recommendations. The book's intended audience includes professionals, caregivers, and 3rd Agers who realize they are not aging optimally and want to do something about it. Accessible yet thorough, The Aging Intellect is a marvelous resource for boomers and non-boomers alike."- Paul Efthim, Ph.D., licensed psychologist in private practice in Brookline, MA, faculty at Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, in the New England Psychologist August/September 2011Table of ContentsMaximizing Intellectual Powers in the 3rd Age of Life. How Health Affects the Intellect. How the Mind Ages. Health Lifestyle Habits Benefiting the Aging Body and Mind. Direct Actions that Benefit the Intellect. Optimal Cognitive Aging. Normal Cognitive Aging. High-risk Cognitive Aging. What I've Learned About the Aging Intellect. Glossary of Terms.

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Book SynopsisAmerica grows older yet stays focused on its young. Whatever hill we try to climb, we''re over it by fifty and should that hill involve entertainment or athletics we''re finished long before. But if younger is better, it doesn''t appear that youngest is best: we want our teachers, doctors, generals, and presidents to have reached a certain age. In context after context and contest after contest, we''re more than a little conflicted about elders of the tribe; when is it right to honor them, and when to say step aside? In Lastingness, Nicholas Delbanco, one of America''s most celebrated men of letters, profiles great geniuses in the fields of visual art, literature, and music-Monet, Verdi, O''Keeffe, Yeats, among others - searching for the answers to why some artists'' work diminishes with age, while others'' reaches its peak. Both an intellectual inquiry into the essence of aging and creativity and a personal journey of discovery, this is a brilliant exploration of what

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Book SynopsisIn the past fifty years, scholars of human development have been moving from studying change in humans within sharply defined periods, to seeing many more of these phenomenon as more profitably studied over time and in relation to other processes. The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1: Cognition, Biology, and Methods presents the study of human development conducted by the best scholars in the 21st century. Social workers, counselors and public health workers will receive coverage of of the biological and cognitive aspects of human change across the lifespan.Table of ContentsPreface ix Contributors xviii 1 Life-Span Development: Concepts and Issues 1 2 Emphasizing Intraindividual Variability in the Study of Development Over the Life Span: Concepts and Issues 30 3 What Life-Span Data Do We Really Need? 55 4 Brain Development: An Overview 89 5 Biology, Evolution, and Psychological Development 115 6 The Dynamic Development of Thinking, Feeling, and Acting over the Life Span 149 7 Structure and Process in Life-Span Cognitive Development 195 8 Fluid Cognitive Abilities and General Intelligence: A Life-Span Neuroscience Perspective 226 9 Memory Development across the Life Span 259 10 The Development of Mental Processing 306 11 The Development of Representation and Concepts 346 12 Development of Deductive Reasoning across the Life Span 391 13 Development of Executive Function across the Life Span 431 14 Language Development 467 15 Self-Regulation: Integration of Cognition and Emotion 509 16 The Development of Morality: Reasoning, Emotions, and Resistance 554 17 The Development of Social Understanding: A Relational Perspective 584 18 The Emergence of Consciousness and Its Role in Human Development 628 19 The Development of Knowing 671 20 Spatial Development 720 21 Gesturing across the Life Span 754 22 Developmental Psychopathology—Self, Embodiment, Meaning: A Holistic-Systems Perspective 792 23 The Meaning of Wisdom and Its Development Throughout Life 837 24 Thriving across the Life Span 882 Author Index 927 Subject Index 971

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Book SynopsisGiven the range of possibilities open to women today, what futures do adolescent girls dream of and pursue? And how do social class and race play into their trajectories? In asking young women about their aspirations in three areasschool, work, and familyBest Laid Plansdemonstrates how future plans are framed by notions of gendered responsibilities and abilities. Through her examination of the lives of poor, working-class, and middle-class Black and White young women as they navigate the transition to adulthood, sociologist Jessica Halliday Hardie defines anew what it means for young women to come of age. In particular, Hardie shows how social capital, either possessed or lacked, is not simply a resource for planning for the future but a structure whose form and function varies by social class and race. As these inequalities persist into adulthood, high aspirations, social capital, and careful planning bolster some young women while hindering others. Drawing on qualitative data fromTrade Review"Well-written and with a compelling research design, the book would do well in undergraduate as well as graduate classes on inequality, youth, and education." * Social Forces *"A significant intervention." * Anthropology Book Forum *Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction Part I Reconsidering Aspirations 1. High School Girls’ Plans 2. Anticipating a Packaged Future 3. Hoping for a Repackaged Future Part II Traversing the Transition to Adulthood 4. Dreams Unfurled 5. On Track 6. Holding On 7. Navigating Rough Seas Conclusion: Beyond Planfulness Appendix: Methodology Notes References Index

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