20 Best Books About Aging (2023 Update)

Finalist for the pulitzer prize in general nonfiction – a new york times bestseller – longlisted for the andrew carnegie medal for excellence in nonfiction – winner of the wsu aos bonner book award – winner of the 2022 at home with growing older impact award – as revelatory as atul gawande’s being mortal, physician and award-winning author louise aronson’s elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life. – for more than 5,000 years, "old" has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. that means most people alive today will spend more years in elderhood than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40 years or more. – reminiscent of oliver sacks, noted harvard-trained geriatrician louise aronson uses stories from her quarter century of caring for patients, and draws from history, science, literature, popular culture, and her own life to weave a vision of old age that’s neither nightmare nor utopian fantasy–a vision full of joy, wonder, frustration, outrage, and hope about aging, medicine, and humanity itself. – elderhood is for anyone who is, in the author's own words, "an aging, i.e., still-breathing human being."

New york times bestseller – cameron diaz follows up her #1 new york times bestseller, the body book, with a personal, practical, and authoritative guide that examines the art and science of growing older and offers concrete steps women can take to create abundant health and resilience as they age. – cameron diaz wrote the body book to help educate young women about how their bodies function, empowering them to make better-informed choices about their health and encouraging them to look beyond the latest health trends to understand their bodies at the cellular level. she interviewed doctors, scientists, nutritionists, and a host of other experts, and shared what she’d learned—and what she wished she’d known twenty years earlier. – now cameron continues the journey she began, opening a conversation with her peers on an essential topic that that for too long has been taboo in our society: the aging female body.

For today's older population who want to stay healthy while aging, this must-have resource includes vital medical information, as well as essays by aging people on the aspects of getting older.

Lucy pollock, a geriatrician with 20 years of experience, shares the lessons she's learned on ageing and living well in old age. a book for anyone who is getting older, or who loves someone who is.

Growing up with a parent who is self-absorbed is difficult, and they may become more difficult to deal with as they age. this essential book shows how to cope with your aging parent's narcissistic behavior, and provides tips to help protect yourself and your children from their self-absorbed, destructive actions. – as your self-absorbed parent grows older and becomes more dependent on you, hurtful relationships may resurface and become further strained. in the tradition of you will learn practical, powerful strategies for navigating the intense negative feelings that your parents can incite, as well as tips to protect your children from the criticism, blame, or hostility that may exist between you and their grandparent. – in this book, you will gain greater awareness of how and why your parent's self-absorbed behaviors and attitudes get worse, and develop strategies to manage the negative feelings that can arise as a result. you'll also learn to reduce the the shame and guilt that may be felt when you feel like you don't want to be a caretaker. finally, you'll learn to set limits with your parent so you can stay sane during this difficult time. – having an aging parent can be stressful enough, but dealing with an aging narcissistic or self-absorbed parent is especially challenging. this essential guide will help you through. audio downloads are included.

This book "sets out to change the current conversation about what it means to get older. it's [a] … narrative that touches on all the important issues facing people 50+ today, from caregiving and mindful living to building age-friendly communities and attaining financial freedom"–

A gloriously illustrated celebration of female beauty over 40 and an empowering handbook to aging happily and well "you become what you see. with pictures, you can move people to pursue their dreams. what you pay attention to and what you see regularly determine what you believe. my goal with andbloom is to motivate women to embrace life without fear. to provide examples of women between the age of 40 and, currently, 96 years, so that any woman can open this book and see themselves recognized." – denise boomkens denise boomkens launched the andbloom project on instagram in 2018, to create a 'happy place for women over 40' – a community where women can be themselves and where aging is celebrated instead of feared. in this, her first book, she shares her own experiences of aging and brings together portraits and interviews with 100 extraordinary ordinary women to create both a gloriously illustrated celebration of female beauty over 40 and an empowering handbook to aging happily. in the words of david bowie, 'aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been.

This book brings together the research findings of contemporary feminist age studies scholars, shame theorists, and feminist gerontologists in order to unfurl the affective dynamics of gendered ageism. in her analysis of what she calls “embodied shame,” j. brooks bouson describes older women’s shame about the visible signs of aging and the health and appearance of their bodies as they undergo the normal processes of bodily aging. examining both fictional and nonfiction works by contemporary north american and british women authors, this book offers a sustained analysis of the various ways that ageism devalues and damages the identities of otherwise psychologically healthy women in our graying culture. shame theory, as bouson shows, astutely explains why gendered ageism is so deeply entrenched in our culture and why even aging feminists may succumb to this distressing, but sometimes hidden, cultural affliction.

Discover the secrets of aging welljoin the ranks of active agers. the kind of fitness that builds a stronger body, a sharper brain and improves every part of your life. – fitness executive and mountaineer martin pazzani has taken 100,000,000 uphill steps on seven continents over fifty years. on this journey, he founded a think tank based on the latest findings in exercise, movement, and neuroscience and discovered that walking up hills – hiking – might just be the fountain of youth and the pathway to a much longer, happier, and healthier life. – looking for a life-changing way to stay fit, healthy, and active well into your 80s, 90s, and beyond? want to take charge of the way you age while enjoying a passion that energizes your body, brain, and spirit? inside secrets of aging well: get outside, you'll discover ways to: use fitness as medicine to experience real preventive healthcare – make your brain more resistant to cognitive decline and depression – get out of the city to reduce stress and find a better mindfulness – take the first steps toward a longer life and a longer health span – build a stronger heart, more powerful lungs, springy-strong legs, a sharper brain, and a more resistant immune system. – more at getoutside.online – facebook @getoutside.online – instagram @getoutside.online

Prize-winning essayist roger rosenblatt offers readers a survival manual comprised of 54 gems of funny, brilliant, wise, and indispensable advice.

Be empowered and equip yourself with tools to live a full and fruitful life at any age with renowned bible teacher and #1 new york times bestselling author joyce meyer. everything is beautiful in its time. life is a journey through beautiful and varied seasons, with a dynamic cadence and full of continued discovery. embrace each season of your life and learn to live into it fully with grace and help from joyce meyer, as she shows you: how to truly cast even your lifelong cares upon the lordhow to live dynamically, embracing and delighting in the journeyhow to embrace god's grace for this seasonhow to live abundantly as your body and mind change god's timing is always perfect, and there is a distinct and meaningful purpose for this season of your life. joyce says, "only a fool thinks they can always do what they have always done." how to age without getting old equips us to become wise enough to embrace god's changing grace and the evolution of our calling to the next season of life.

Aging with grace by the power of the gospel whatever season of life you're in, god has equipped you to flourish–to live in the transforming power and beauty of his grace. betters and susan hunt offer present-day and biblical examples of women who rediscovered gospel-rooted joy later in their lives. equipped with a biblical view of aging, aging with grace will help you encounter afresh the gospel that "is big enough, good enough, and powerful enough to make every season of life significant and glorious."

Your turn is the first book for adults who were abused and maltreated by older family members who are now faced with the aging and death of those abusive elders. this book discusses the reasons that this normal life passage has become especially difficult for adult survivors, drawing on psychological research about the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment. it then addresses how adult survivors can move through this time of time and make it into an opportunity for their own healing. specific suggestions for self-care and strategies for decision-making are presented. an extensive list of written and on-line resources on a variety of related topics is included in the book. your turn is the only book that speaks to the special concerns of adult survivors of childhood maltreatment who are at this juncture in their lives.

Getting older goes hand in hand with losses of many kinds—ending careers, empty nests, illness, the deaths of loved ones—and this book by one of the world's most beloved grief experts helps one acknowledge and mourn the many losses of aging while also offering advice for living better in old age. the 100 practical tips and activities address the emotional, spiritual, cognitive, social, and physical needs of seniors who want to age authentically and gracefully, and each idea also includes a seize-the-day action to live fully and with joy in the present moment. for those who've just entered their 50s or are well on their way to the century mark, this book promises elder-friendly tips for comfort, laughter, and inspiration.

This book is about two misunderstood concepts: ageing and leisure. aging is typically viewed as a largely undesirable period of life during which a series of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional declines occurs. leisure is often seen as somewhat frivolous and certainly secondary to the more serious business of life. the authors of this book disagree with both perspectives. in fact, they view ageing as a natural part of life cycle, accompanied by advantages as well as losses. leisure is a primary realm of behaviour during which great personal growth and development can occur. this book is about the joining of these two forces.

Are you ready to slow down the aging process? would you love to know the best all natural and medical strategies for anti-aging? whether you want to (1) feel stronger and healthier, (2) live longer with more energy, or (3) know how to keep your body and mind in top condition, this book will give you everything you need to know. – naturally and simply combat premature aging. – everyone knows aging is no fun, but it really gets bad when you don't put up a good fight against it! while you can't turn back the clock, you can slow its progress. in this book you will find some of the best all-natural, modern medical, and alternative methods available to make your fight against aging much more successful. – discover the best ways to take care of your body. – learn how to keep your levels of activity up the right way as you age. discover the best exercises that will keep your heart pumping strong and your body flushing out toxins that would make you old before your time. i have also included key tactics for minimizing stress and negative emotions, all of which have negative effects on our bodies' ability to fend off aging, disease and wrinkles. – enjoy life. – i don't know anybody who is looking forward to years of clocking out from life and just vegetating in a rocking chair while watching reruns! this question has moved me to dig for answers; i've researched the latest in medical revelations on aging as well as how many people are aging with grace, strength, energy and style. this book is the result of that research and combines the best of both modern scientific revelations with proven natural strategies to help you fight back against the aging process. – learn the best strategies for anti-aging that won't break the bank. – it can be done; hollywood stars, athletes, and regular people have managed to keep their faces young and their bodies in great shape for many years after there prime. what if i were to tell you that you to can get these benefits without have to spend lots of money? it's true; you can use inexpensive natural solutions to keep yourself looking and feeling younger than your peers. in this book you'll discover simple but effective strategies that can keep you active and looking good for much longer than you may of ever dreamed possible. – what will you discover about anti-aging? the causes of aging and what things to avoid. inexpensive secrets to anti-aging that the cosmetic industry does not want you to know about. how to slow down the aging process. all-natural ways to slow the aging process. you will also learn: healthy lifestyle choices to help you be stronger and live longer. some of the best foods that promote anti-aging. the best vitamins and nutritional supplements to take. what you can do now to ensure that you get the most out of your time on this planet. yes, you can slow the clock.

Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. after 40, most people say they feel younger than their years, some lie about their age, and many attempt to hide the signs of growing old. better with age addresses the many myths and paradoxes about the aging process. although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. this book presents the latest scientific research about the psychology of aging, coupled with insights from those who have succeeded in doing it well, such as maya angelou, bob newhart, jared diamond, john glenn, and john wooden. retirement, happiness, and brain health are some of the many topics covered in this book.

From the bestselling author of food. your miracle medicine comes a groundbreaking guide which tells readers how to delay and reverse again by taking specific vitamins, supplements, and herbs, and eating an antiaging diet.

Written within a biopsychosocial framework, cavanaugh and blanchard-fields’ best-selling text covers the specific ages-stages of adult development and aging. in its unparalleled coverage of current research and theory, the authors draw clear connections between research and application. the book’s focus on positive aging and the gains and losses people experience across adulthood distinguish it from its competitors.important notice: media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Written within a biopsychosocial framework, cavanaugh and blanchard-fields’ best-selling text covers the specific ages-stages of adult development and aging. in its unparalleled coverage of current research and theory, the authors draw clear connections between research and application. the book’s focus on positive aging and the gains and losses people experience across adulthood distinguish it from its competitors.important notice: media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.