Publisher's Synopsis
Older Americans will find a wise, practical and fearless guide to the challenges of later life in the new book The Power of Positive Aging: Successfully Coping with the Inconveniences of Aging by David Lereah, PhD. Americans now live longer than ever -- a full 30 years longer than they did in the early 20th century -- but older Americans are not fully prepared for the challenges of living so long. Our forever-young culture and personal expectations have not yet adapted to our extended life spans. These extra years can be a burden or an adventure, depending on your mental attitude. You cant fight the inevitable changes to your aging body, but The Power of Positive Aging shows readers that these changes are, at worst, inconveniences that wont prevent living a fulfilling life. The Power of Positive Aging offers a practical training guide to successfully cope with the physical and mental decline that accompanies aging. Based on life lessons learned during author David Lereahs successful battle against cancer, this book gives readers an easy-to-follow program of mental and spiritual exercises teaching mindfulness and acceptance, plus strategies for pursuing a balanced life and seeking and accepting social support. The book shows how simple lifestyle modifications will transform your everyday life, helping you to live more joyously for the rest of your years. Written with warmth and compassion, The Power of Positive Aging encourages readers to not be afraid of aging but to embrace aging and celebrate their aging selves. Growing older can be the best part of living when you embrace the power of positive aging.
