Resilient Aging: Making the Most of Your Older Years
- ISBN-10
- 1440175888
- ISBN-13
- 9781440175886
- Category
- Body, Mind & Spirit
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-11
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Author
- Mike M. Milstein
Description
As George Burns tells us, you can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old". The desire to live well as we age is widespread. But we need guidance to make our later years meaningful and positive. Many people are looking for ways to improve the quality of their lives as they age. If you are unwilling to settle for a mediocre life in your older years, it's time to discover: How to approach retirement Ways to improve your life if you already are retired The importance of refl ection as well as action How to respond to negative myths about aging Strategies to promote a quality older life Whether you are preparing for retirement or are already experiencing it firsthand, it is important to discover proven methods and strategies to help you improve your life as you pursue Resilient Aging.
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