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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with old age
'If anyone knows how to be happy and old, it's Hunter. Read a page
before breakfast and two at night, preferably with food'- Michael
Palin. 'As long as I'm alive, I'll be with her, and she'll be with
me.' Hunter Davies on Margaret Forster. Happy Old Me is a moving
yet uplifting account of one year in Hunter Davies' life,
navigating bereavement and finding hope in the future. On 8th
February 2016, Margaret Forster lost her life to cancer of the
spine. The days that followed for her husband, Hunter Davies, were
carried out on autopilot: arrangements to be made, family and
friends to be contacted. But how do you cope after you have lost
your loved one? How do you carry on? As Hunter navigates what it
means to be alone again after 55 years of marriage, coping with
bereavement and being elderly (he still doesn't believe he is), he
shares his wisdom and lessons he has learnt living alone again.
Revealing his emotional journey over the course of one year, as
well as the often ignored practical implications of becoming
widowed, he learns that, ultimately, bricks and mortar may change
but the memories will remain. Part memoir, part self-help, Happy
Old Me is a fitting, heart-felt tribute to the love of his life and
a surprisingly amusing and informative book about an age, and stage
in life, which we might all reach someday. The third book in Hunter
Davies' much-loved memoir series, which includes The Co-Op's Got
Bananas and A Life in the Day.
How does aging affect the interaction between people and their
social environment? This intriguing book examines that question
from various perspectives, exploring in detail the social and
psychological dimensions of the aging process. Drawing on the
insights of many disciplines, articles investigate such issues as
subjectively evaluated age, facts influencing adjustment, and
attitudes, projections, and perceptions of competence.
From the cocreator of the celebrated Big Book of Jewish Humor comes
a "funny...geezer-licious" (Jack Handey, author of Deep Thoughts)
collection of jokes about growing older that makes fun of memory
loss, marriages, medicine, sex, the afterlife, and much more--a
perfect gift for almost anyone who was born before you were.
Growing older can be unsettling and surprising. (How on earth did
this happen? Where did the years go?) So what better way to deal
with this new stage of life than to laugh about your new reality?
Die Laughing includes more than enough jokes (not to mention
cartoons!) to let that laughter burst out. Whether it's dealing
with doctors, dating in one's seventies, or unexpected bodily
changes (not to mention funny noises), some things are easier to
face with a smile of recognition. That's why Die Laughing is the
perfect gift for your parents, anyone celebrating a significant
birthday, or any boomer with a sense of humor whose age begins with
a six or higher.
What do people with a particularly long life-span eat? How can you
lose weight efficiently? Are illnesses in old age avoidable? Can
you 'eat yourself young'? Discover the answers to these questions
and more in this practical, science-based guide to eating well and
living longer, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. When
science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains, he feared
he had ruined his health forever with a diet of junk food. So he
set off on a journey to uncover the essentials of diet and
longevity. Here, filtered from thousands of sometimes conflicting
research findings, Kast presents the key scientific insights that
reveal the most beneficial diet possible. From analysing how much
sugar you should consume to looking at the impact of supplements,
fasting, and even whether you should drink tea or coffee, Kast
breaks down diet myths to present the key facts you need to know in
clear, accessible language.
A crotchety old man decided to wash his sweatshirt. He threw it in
the washing machine and yelled to his wife, "What setting do I
use?" His wife asked, "What does it say on the shirt?" He yelled
back, "University of Texas."
If this man sounds like someone you know, chances are he's a
crotchety old man
We all have a crotchety old man in our lives. Maybe he's your
father, your grandfather, your brother, your husband-or, though
you'd never admit it, even you
From the author of "How Not to Become a Little Old Lady" here's the
companion, "How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man," a lighthearted
celebration of the grumpy old men in your life. Author Mary
McHugh's 250 hilarious truths about cranky, crusty old guys who
would rather spend days trying to build something rather than read
the instructions are coupled with the charming and humorous art of
Adrienne Hartman.
If he's ever done one of the following things, it's a sure sign you
have a crotchety old man on your hands:
* Stood in the middle of the kitchen and said, "Where's the
butter?"
* Bought cans of broken cashews because they're cheaper.
* Yelled at news anchors on television.
* Cheated on his diet but yelled at his wife when she ate one
MandM.
Perfect for Father's Day, "How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man"
is for any man who wants to ensure he doesn't slip into the
crotchety zone. It also makes a great gift for that guy in your
life who is a crotchety old man but will never believe one line in
this book is about him
In The Ikigai Journey, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
take their international bestseller Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to
a Long and Happy Life a step further by showing you how to find
your own ikigai through practical exercises, such as employing new
habits and stepping outside your comfort zone. Ikigai is the place
where our passion (what we love), mission (what we hope to
contribute), vocation (the gifts we have to offer the world) and
profession (how our passions and talents can become a livelihood)
converge, giving us a personal sense of meaning. This book helps
you bring together all of these elements so that you can enjoy a
balanced life. Our ikigai is very similar to change: it is a
constant that transforms depending on which phase of life we are
in. Our "reason for being" is not the same at 15 as it is at 70.
Through three sections, this book helps you to accept and embrace
that--acting as a tool to revolutionize your future by helping you
to understand the past, so you can enjoy your present. Section
1--Journey Through the Future: Tokyo (a symbol of modernity and
innovation) Section 2--Journey Through the Past: Kyoto (an ancient
capital moored in tradition) Section 3--Journey Through the
Present: Ise (an ancient shrine that is destroyed and rebuilt every
twenty years) Japan has one of the longest life spans in the world,
and the greatest number of centenarians--many of whom cite their
strong sense of ikigai as the basis for their happiness and
longevity. Unlike many "self-care" practices, which require setting
aside time in an increasingly busy world, the ikigai method helps
you find peace and fulfillment in your busy life.
Practical advice on how to thrive in the second half of your
life, based on scientific studies. The sixth book in the
bestselling 100 Simple Secrets series.
What do people who relish the second half of their lives do
differently than those who dread getting older? Sociologists,
therapists and psychiatrists have spent entire careers
investigating the ins and outs of successful aging, yet their
findings are inaccessible to ordinary people, hidden in obscure
journals to be shared with other experts.
Now the international bestselling author of The 100 Simple
Secrets series has collected the most current and significant data
from more than a thousand of the best scientific studies on the
second half of life. These findings have been boiled down to one
hundred essential ways to find and maintain joy, health, and
satisfaction every day of your life. Each one is accompanied by a
true story showing the results in action.
The Baby Boomers are hitting retirement age. This upbeat, light
approach will appeal to the enormous market of citizens grappling
with the effects of becoming 'senior', looking to discover the
positive benefits of aging beyond discount tickets at the movie
theatre. Books about aging well continue to sell year in and year
out. The Simple Secrets approach will stand out among the heavier
self-help/psychology titles and will without a doubt become an
affordable impulse and gifty mainstay in this category.
A good inexpensive gift for parents and grandparents.
Don Kuhl, founder of The Change Companies (R), shares the 10 big
lessons he learned throughout life's little moments. We all have
one thing in common. We're getting older - and that's a good thing.
In Changing with Aging, Don Kuhl, founder of The Change Companies,
shares 10 big lessons he has learned through a lifetime of love,
courage and misadventures. Don Kuhl has brought inspiration and
transformation to millions by creating Interactive Journals that
help people reflect on where they've been, where they are, and
where they wish to go. Now it's Kuhl's turn to share his stories of
growing older and the wisdom he has gained along the way. Before he
founded The Change Companies, Kuhl managed motel properties,
started several sports publications, worked in college and health
care administrations, and launched about a dozen corporations. Some
of them failed miserably, a few flourished. From his unique
perspective, Kuhl touches upon themes of gratitude, taking risks,
appreciating the ordinary, and remaining open to all possibilities,
giving readers a glimpse of living life to its fullest at every
age.
Building on the award-winning Downsizing the Family Home, this
guide--part journal, part workbook, part scrapbook--gently walks
downsizers through their profound journey. It's just stuff! Maybe
so, but sorting through it all and quieting the emotions that
downsizing stirs up is difficult--whether you're going through your
own or your parents' home. This indispensable workbook provides
valuable advice and how-to checklists along with a place to
reflect, record, and retain an important piece of family history,
even as you let go. Nationally syndicated columnist Marni Jameson
covers these topics, and more: Nostalgia: Memories--not
things--matter. Learn to let go of the guilt and sadness that
downsizing awakens as you sort through the feelings along with the
stuff. Endow: Discover why you cling to possessions, and find the
freedom to move on to the next chapter in your life. Downsize: Roll
up your sleeves and dive in! Figure out what to toss, sell, donate,
and keep, all while maintaining harmony in the family. Keepsakes:
Save just enough to keep warm memories alive without creating
clutter. Readers can easily apply the tips and takeaways they'll
learn here as they clear, sort, sell, save . . . and chronicle.
The Power Age is the ultimate guide to maturing with style,
confidence, and influence. Like fine wine, women improve with
age--growing in financial, sexual, and spiritual power every year.
So why spend your second act collecting dust or invisible on the
sidelines? With this exquisite full-color volume you'll learn how
to age like a pro. Candid, empowering guidance and interviews with
style icons, world leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers who've
made an art of growing older will show you that you are never too
old to embark on an international or spiritual journey, to create a
vibrant wardrobe filled with statement pieces, or to take the reins
of your career and investments. With refreshing wisdom on how to
manage everything from menopause, money, and mentorship to sex,
stress, and skincare, The Power Age is like chatting with a circle
of witty and wonderful friends and sisters. No topic--faith, grief,
health, or finances--is off the table and no question is too
sensitive to ask. Original illustrations highlight more than fifty
power age women of past and present--from the late and beloved
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Maya Angelou to Michelle Obama,
Iris Apfel, and Julia Roberts--and appear side by side with
pragmatic tips on keeping fit and healthy, embracing travel and
adventure, and practicing self-care and reflection. In total The
Power Age is a comprehensive guide to living your best life going
forward, and one that ensures that the best opportunities for
pleasure, freedom, and expression are yet to come.
If you think that being old is about having a rocking chair and an
easy life style, think again. You're looking through the binoculars
backwards. What's Age Got To Do With It? turns the lenses the right
way around and gives a clear, Scriptural view of God's purpose for
old age. When He created the universe, God set in motion times and
seasons and the ageing process. Old age was part of His plan from
the beginning - that people should ripen to maturity, developing
wisdom through a lifetime of experience and relationship with Him,
eventually enriching others with attributes that have been honed
over lifetimes. But instead of contributing as God intended, many
see themselves as "useless" and are afraid of being a burden.
Ageism has destroyed their self-image and expectations, and they
give up and become passive - and we are all the losers. Here are
stories of many people living full, purpose-driven lives well into
their 90s and even 100s. For example, you'll meet the lay preacher
who wrote a book at 100 years of age because he couldn't stand long
enough to preach, and the 95-year-old who organized more Christian
support from local churches for his care home, as well as many
ordinary people who are making a difference to the lives of those
around them. What's Age Got To Do With It? shows how to take off
the reins and live the way God intended from the beginning.
In this companion to the number one New York Times bestseller The
Blue Zones Kitchen, Dan Buettner offers a four-week guide and
year-long sustainability program to jump-start your journey to
better health, happiness, less stress, and a longer life. Get
started on the path to a longer, healthier, happier life with this
quick start to building your own Blue Zones lifestyle. Dan
Buettner, founder of the Blue Zones and author of the New York
Times number one best-selling Blue Zones Kitchen, offers the
challenge of a lifetime: Build a foundation for better nutrition,
more exercise, and a stronger social life that will extend your
lifetime by years. In this easy-to-implement guide, you'll start
with the rules of the Blue Zones Challenge, including tips and
tricks from the five Blue Zones - locations around the world where
people consistently live to 100--advice for setting up a successful
kitchen and pantry, and resources for expanding you support
network. Then, follow week-by-week prompts to: Change your diet
Increase your activity Update your living spaces Build your social
life. After four weeks--and with the help of easy-to-use worksheets
and recipes - you'll see results in your weight, your well-being,
and your general health. From there, follow the Blue Zones
challenge through the rest of the year with an 11-month
sustainability calendar that will continue to encourage you and
build upon the foundation you've already started. What you'll find
is living to 100 is easy - it just takes following the Blue Zones
way!
Enrich your brain, enrich your life! Do you ever feel like you're
losing your way around your own brain? Words you know vanish off
your tongue, and you write down all your appointments so you don't
risk forgetting them. These changes can be alarming, but the good
news is they don't have to be permanent. In How to Keep Your Brain
Young, bestselling Christian counselor H. Norman Wright breaks down
the basics of how your brain works and gives you easy yet
successful strategies for bettering your brain. You'll learn ways
to improve your memory, overcome stress, and transform negative
thought habits into positive ones. Make the most of this incredible
gift God has given you! Whether you're young or old, right-brained
or left, How to Keep Your Brain Young is packed full of simple yet
invaluable tips to help you stay sharp for a lifetime.
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