Books On What To Expect As You Age

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Books On What To Expect As You Age

A Reading List for Anyone looking to be in an Elder Care Facility – These 5 Books Can Help Your Senior Loved One Understand and Embrace the Aging Process

Growing Older: What to Expect and What You Can Do About It! We all want to know!
Different people handle aging in different ways. Some embrace the freedom and wisdom that aging can bring, while others lament the loss of youth and all that went with it. Still, some other people feel both reactions, just at different times. Whatever the case, we find ourselves alive during a time when people are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Because of this, having the right approach to aging can be a big part of one’s quality of life. Fortunately, there is a lot of great information out there today on how to age well and enjoy your older years. Here are five books that you can give or recommend to your senior loved ones to help them understand and embrace the aging process. A look at these Books On What To Expect As You Age. 

The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully

by Joan Chittister

The Gift of Years is a “food for the soul” type book that features a range of essays discussing issues that go along with aging such as regret, success, grief, joy, and adjustment. Written by a septuagenarian herself (a nun with dozens of award-winning books under her belt), this book can provide great comfort and sound advice to older individuals.

The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain

by Gene D. Cohen

The Mature Mind flies in the face of the long-held conventional wisdom that mental decline is inevitable with age. Using case studies, neuroscientific analysis, and modern psychology, psychiatrist and gerontologist Cohen shows us all the ways in which our brains can actually get stronger, rather than diminish, as we age.

Life Gets Better: The Unexpected Pleasures of Growing Older

by Wendy Lustbader

The second half can hold the best years of one’s life. This is a big part of the premise of Life Gets Better, The Unexpected Pleasures of Growing Older, which shows how along with the physical aches and pains of aging can also come wisdom, peace, self-acceptance, and true self-knowledge. Aging does not have to mean an end to productivity, to relationships, or even to making mistakes and learning from them.

Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well Being

by Andrew Weil, M.D.

Healthy Aging is a more pragmatic look at the aging process. It deals not so much with the emotional aspects of aging as the practical aspects. How to eat right, particularly with an eye towards an anti-inflammatory diet and other aspects of proper nutrition, how to exercise, and in general how to age well, rather than “fight” aging.

“Aging Wisely: Strategies for Baby Boomers and Seniors”

by Robert Levine, M.D.

This book embraces both the mental attitude and the physical approach that one can to aging in a healthy manner. Written by a doctor, Robert Levine, M.D., formerly, the Chief of Neurology at Norwalk Hospital, Aging Wisely tells about how important a positive attitude is when it comes to staying healthy and happy as we get older. In addition to helpful data, this book offers useful actions on how to maintain control over your life as you get older and how to take positive steps to age in a healthy way.

Helping Senior Loved Ones to Grow Older, Wisely

At Golden Placements, we want to do everything we can to help make sure your senior loved ones enjoy happy, healthy golden years. If you need assistance finding the right living situation for an aging relative or friend in the Portland Metro or Northern California area we are here for you. What To read as you age. Books for seniors. Advice on your health, Happier Life, Trusted Aging Books – Longevity with a healthy body! Senior Health Advice, Latest Health Articles, Make America Health Again, Nutrition Information.

 

Real Human Help for Aging Mom or Dad with GPS is easy:

Essentially, Golden Placements(GPS) helps you manage resources and takes care of the leg work for finding your best living situation so you can enjoy your best Golden Years. In addition, GPS has ideas gathered over years of experience by being Senior Life Specialists.  Next, Portland Senior Living and their various options from our Golden Girls specialists are IS NO COST. Another key point, community living and finding the right living choice for you or your loved one is important. Chiefly, we help you navigate the details. To conclude, here are more resources to help you learn more about our services: Click the links below to learn more about death-related mindful practices and wellness:

 


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Delaney is the founder of Golden Placement Services. Firstly, she began this business with a healthy dose of compassion for  helping families make educated decisions regarding senior placement. Focused to relieve stress in uncertain senior housing crucial moments.  Diane brings about loving change of lifestyle with grace. Additionally, Diane is an accomplished executive manager, Director of Operations in senior housing. Emphatically, she enjoys sharing her experience. Basically, Diane enjoys writing about the full spectrum of the transition process for aging and helping family members.   Finally, read more from Senior Placement Specialist Diane: Ultimate Senior Living Resource Guide >>


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Tomberlin brings a high level of education and experience to you as your Senior Placement Specialist at GPS. Further, she loves writing about improving the lives of others, working in private care, and in-home care for over 36 years. Geriatrics, Memory Care. In addition, she holds Master of Psychology Behavioral Health with the goal of advocating for those who needed a voice. Basically, LaVona believes helping the families make good decisions. Above all, she can help relieve stress in uncertain times making life worthwhile! Learn More: Read articles from Placement Specialist LaVona: End of Life Transition a heart felt Guide >>

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