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Too Young to Be Old

Love, Learn, Work, and Play as You Age
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As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, an unprecedented number of Americans will soon be 55 or older. More so than ever before, the question is on our minds: How do I age well? In this accessible and upbeat guide, Schlossberg builds on the concepts she pioneered in her smash hits Retire Smart, Retire Happy and Revitalizing Retirement with an engaging take on positive aging. Looking at the basic issues of aging - health, finances, and relationships - readers will learn to think about and develop a deliberate plan to age happily. Using her own inspirational life as a backdrop, and applying her considerable experience as a psychologist, Schlossberg looks at aging through the lens of positive psychology. By taking a broad and comprehensive view on aging issues combined with an approachable discussion on psychological theories, this title will help teach readers the principles of aging well, including: Resolving your love-hate relationship with aging Addressing and dealing with ageism Embracing change Diversifying your coping skills Creating your retirement fantasy Coping with health challenges Understanding your family transitions Handling intimacy and romance
Acknowledgments Introduction I. Resolve Your Love-Hate Relationship With Aging Talk Back to Your Mirror Just Say No to Ageism II. Understand Transitions Embrace Change Diversify Your Coping Skills III. Navigate the Many Transitions of Aging Create Your Own Retirement Fantasy Choose Your Place: Location, Location, Location Cope With Health Challenges Understand Your Family Transitions IV. Create the New You Keep Your Dance Card Full: Pay Attention to Friends, Family, and Fun Go for Romance (If You Want It) Create Your Own Happiness: Your Path to Positive Aging Notes Index About the Author
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