Aging wisely : strategies for baby boomers and seniors / Robert A. Levine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levine, Robert A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Health and hygiene.

Older people.

Older people--Psychology.

Aging--Psychological aspects.

Aging.

Quality of life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (346 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland ; London : Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As our population continues to age, learning how to do it well becomes even more important and benefits those who consider it thoughtfully. Aging Wisely promotes behaviors and actions that will help people age well, maximizing pleasure and productivity as they grow older. Levine discusses the aging process and various diseases that are prevalent in the later years, as well as strategies people can utilize to lead fulfilling lives and reduce their risk of physical and cognitive decline.

Contents:

Contents; 1 Introduction; 2 The Baby Boomers: Aging Reluctantly; 3 The Greatest Generation and the Silent Generation: Life Before the Boomers; 4 The Impact of Time and the Aging Process; 5 Knowing Your Enemies: Diseases and Disorders Common with Aging; 6 Loss: Aging's Companion; 7 Ageism-Marginalizing Older People; 8 The Quest: Strategies for Control; 9 It's in Your Hands: Additional Strategies; 10 What the Future Holds-Aging in the New Millennium; 11 Doing It Your Way-Preparing for Life's End; 12 Observations and Conclusions; Notes; For Further Reference; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4422-3296-X

OCLC:

928198629