{"product_id":"redefining-aging-9781421423685","title":"Redefining Aging","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will help them empathize with and interact positively with their elderly loved ones while imagining a positive future for themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnn Kaiser Stearns, a professor of behavioral science at the Community College of Baltimore County, combines research, insights and problem-solving tips in her new book, \"Redefining Aging: A Caregiver’s Guide to Living Your Best Life\".\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWYPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, by J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr.\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e1. The Challenge\u003cbr\u003eA Blessing or a Burden?\u003cbr\u003eCaregiving\u003cbr\u003eWhether Spouse or Parent—Feelings of Loss or Resentment\u003cbr\u003eThe Perils of \"John Henryism\"\u003cbr\u003eHaving the Strength and Wisdom to Seek and Accept Support\u003cbr\u003eAnxiety about Our Own Aging\u003cbr\u003e2. On Both Sides, Vulnerability and Loss\u003cbr\u003eCaring for a Spouse\u003cbr\u003eLoving the Changed Spouse\u003cbr\u003eCaring for a Parent\u003cbr\u003eBlessings, Sorrows, and Axes to Grind\u003cbr\u003eA Word of Caution\u003cbr\u003eSeeing the Big Picture\u003cbr\u003eMixed Lessons from Our Elders on Growing Old\u003cbr\u003eFew Regrets\u003cbr\u003e\"Tuning Up\" for Old Age\u003cbr\u003e\"Happiness Is a Choice\"\u003cbr\u003eDrawing Strength from Nature's Beauty\u003cbr\u003e3. Is This Normal Aging or Dementia?\u003cbr\u003eNormal Aging\u003cbr\u003eCherry Marquez\u003cbr\u003eMajor Confusion and Behavioral Change\u003cbr\u003eHarry's Story\u003cbr\u003eBella\u003cbr\u003eThe Importance of Planning Ahead before It's Too Late\u003cbr\u003eSome Additional Red Flags\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Aging\u003cbr\u003eYou Can Be Realistic and Optimistic\u003cbr\u003e4. Aging as Successfully as Possible—Both You and Your Loved One\u003cbr\u003eThe Four Ages of Life\u003cbr\u003eWhen Old Age Is in the Eye of the Beholder\u003cbr\u003eThe Importance of Rejecting Ageism\u003cbr\u003eLearning from the Masters\u003cbr\u003eDowning Kay: Born in 1907, Still Aging Well\u003cbr\u003e\"Growing and Learning All the Time\"\u003cbr\u003eYou Can Reduce Your Risk Factors for Dementia\u003cbr\u003eCaregiver Self-Care\u003cbr\u003eThe Importance of Sleep and Social Activities\u003cbr\u003eYou Can Improve Your Loved One's Quality of Life\u003cbr\u003eThe Quality of Your Life Matters, Too\u003cbr\u003e5. Anger, Guilt, and Resentment\u003cbr\u003eJohn's Story\u003cbr\u003eNaomi's Story\u003cbr\u003eSophia's Story\u003cbr\u003eSusan's Story\u003cbr\u003eTo Reduce Feelings of Resentment, Budget Your \"Emotional Hospitality\"\u003cbr\u003e6. Caregiver Stress—What Helps and What Usually Doesn't\u003cbr\u003eThe Stress of Caring for a Family Member with Mild Cognitive Impairments\u003cbr\u003eDealing with a Difficult, Dependent Person\u003cbr\u003eLillian's Dad\u003cbr\u003eJanet, Daniel, and Myra's Mother\u003cbr\u003eHonoring Our Parents\u003cbr\u003eMost People Can't Afford Paid Help\u003cbr\u003eThe ABCs of Effective Caregiving Interactions\u003cbr\u003eIntensive Caregivers\u003cbr\u003eTake Advantage of the Many Available Resources\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Say When Others Offer to Help or Would Help If You Asked\u003cbr\u003eJust Don't Wait Until You're Burned Out\u003cbr\u003e7. Comforting Insights and Myth-Busting Knowledge\u003cbr\u003eMyth #1\u003cbr\u003eMyth #2\u003cbr\u003eMyth #3\u003cbr\u003eMyth #4\u003cbr\u003e8. You're Not a Bad Person Because You're Exhausted or Just Need a Life of Your Own\u003cbr\u003eCindy's Challenge\u003cbr\u003eMichelle Carter\u003cbr\u003eA Final Thought\u003cbr\u003e9. Truly Helpful Caregiving Tips\u003cbr\u003eWhen Your Family Member or Friend Is Newly Diagnosed\u003cbr\u003eCreative Interventions for Handling Hallucinations, Imaginings, and Paranoia\u003cbr\u003eYes, There Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing\u003cbr\u003eAvoiding the \"Catastrophic\" Situation\u003cbr\u003e\"Feeling Overwhelmed Isn't Surprising, Being Surprised about It Is\"\u003cbr\u003e10. When Your Loved One Dies—Relief, Grief, and Moving Forward\u003cbr\u003eJoyce and Her Mom\u003cbr\u003eJoanne and Her Husband\u003cbr\u003eAnticipatory Mourning and Feelings of Relief\u003cbr\u003eSam and His Wife\u003cbr\u003eJoanne and Sam\u003cbr\u003e11. What Kind of an \"Old Person\" Will I \/Will You Become?\u003cbr\u003eFacing Our Worst Fears\u003cbr\u003e\"Stereotype Threat\"\u003cbr\u003eAging Successfully\u003cbr\u003eMaking Choices\u003cbr\u003eAdapting to Change\u003cbr\u003eThere Are Many Ways to \"Retire\"—Be Sure to Choose the Right One for You\u003cbr\u003eA \"Convoy\" of Supportive People\u003cbr\u003e12. Making Life Easier for Those Who Someday Will Take Care of You\u003cbr\u003e\"Habits of a Lifetime\"\u003cbr\u003eMy Neighbor\u003cbr\u003eAttention Family Members: Most Folks Don't Get Dementia!\u003cbr\u003eIf Help Is Needed—at Home or in a Facility—Here's What Your Loved Ones Need to Know\u003cbr\u003e\"Be Like the Sun\"\u003cbr\u003eGerald: Still Thriving but Planning Ahead\u003cbr\u003eProtecting Our Loved Ones and Helping Them Protect Us\u003cbr\u003eThe Documents You Need and Where to Keep Them\u003cbr\u003eLong-Term Care Insurance\u003cbr\u003eBruce: Affirming Life, Planning Ahead\u003cbr\u003eThe Gift to Our Loved Ones of Living an Active Life\u003cbr\u003eA Meaningful Life\u003cbr\u003eThe Many Rewards of Caregiving\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003cbr\u003eAppendixes\u003cbr\u003eA. Helpful Books and Videos\u003cbr\u003eB. Additional Resources\u003cbr\u003eC. Legal and Financial Resource Guide\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408123306327,"sku":"9781421423685","price":15.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781421423685.jpg?v=1730501669","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/redefining-aging-9781421423685","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}