| Description |
xiii, 225 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Peter F. Cohn -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The consequences of time : how the aging process affects us -- 3. Understanding the enemy : the diseases and disorders associated with aging -- 4. The luck of the draw : how age and disease can rob us of dignity and vitality -- 5. Aging and loss : what it means in terms of dignity and vitality -- 6. Ageism : society's attempt of deny dignity to older people -- 7. Taking charge : strategies in the quest for dignity and vitality -- 8. It's never too late : additional strategies in the quest for dignity and vitality -- 9. Over the horizon : aging in the new millennium -- 10. Observations and conclusions |
| Summary |
"The Rolling Stones (now in their 60s) have sung for years about "what a drag it is getting old," but it doesn't have to be that way. Living longer is not enough for most of us. The quality of our lives is most important, and much of that depends on our attitudes and approach. Despite living in a youth-oriented society, many of the aged patients seen by Dr. Levine have kept their emotional zest, intellectual zeal, and empowering dignity. Levine also points out widely known public figures that have aged with dignity and vitality." "This book shows that we can retain these qualities despite the aging process, defying a society that challenges such a goal. Levine offers strategies to optimize self-esteem as well as health." |
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"Readers are given the physiological facts of aging, from cellular to systemic changes. Levine describes the most common diseases of old age - and how they change our abilities and self-perceptions - and suggests action to avoid many of these diseases."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Aging -- Physiological aspects.
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Older people -- Psychology.
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Older people -- Health and hygiene.
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Older people -- Conduct of life.
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Self-realization in old age.
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| LC no. |
2004044374 |
| ISBN |
0275981738 alkaline paper |
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