Q: You write, "This book has a simple message: aging brings strength." What do you think are some of the most common perceptions and misperceptions about the aging process? A: We tend to define aging only as a process of decline, loss and disease, with its benefits seen as mere survival against the odds. This definition is realistic but it's … [Read more...] about Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
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Psychology Today: Older, Wiser, and More Creative
A famous older artist showed us how aging can help and not hinder creativity. The central theme of my book The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life is that the aging process helps us to grow and develop several key strengths, including wisdom, purpose and creativity. The following except from the book focuses on the persistence, … [Read more...] about Psychology Today: Older, Wiser, and More Creative
The Sacramento Bee: How overcoming an ‘age point’ and preventing ‘geropause’ leads to more satisfaction in aging
We’ve all seen it happen: An older friend or family member retires, is diagnosed with a serious illness or loses a spouse. Suddenly, this individual’s world is altered, sometimes seemingly beyond recognition. He has reached a fork in the road; will he get stuck or find a way to regroup and move on? In a new book, “The End of Old Age,” Dr. Marc … [Read more...] about The Sacramento Bee: How overcoming an ‘age point’ and preventing ‘geropause’ leads to more satisfaction in aging
New York Times: Finding Meaning and Happiness in Old Age
WELL - Personal Health What’s the best way to develop a healthy perspective on old age? Spend more time with elderly people and discover what brings meaning and pleasure to their twilight years despite the losses, both physical and social, they may have suffered. That’s what two authors of inspired and inspiring books about aging … [Read more...] about New York Times: Finding Meaning and Happiness in Old Age
Chicago Sun Times: Mind Over Body: New book tells how to tap into wisdom and grow with age
We’ve all seen it happen: An older friend or family member retires, is diagnosed with a serious illness or loses a spouse. Suddenly, this individual’s world is altered, sometimes seemingly beyond recognition. He has reached a fork in the road; will he get stuck or find a way to regroup and move on? In a new book, “The End of Old Age,” Dr. Marc … [Read more...] about Chicago Sun Times: Mind Over Body: New book tells how to tap into wisdom and grow with age
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: New perspectives on aging and healthcare
by Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D. Quality of life The second book, “The End of Old Age” by Marc Agronin, M.D., offers a hopeful view of aging that will resonate with those in the field. I was particularly struck by the fact that Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist, began his book with a chapter on why we should grow old, addressing issues … [Read more...] about McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: New perspectives on aging and healthcare
Mind Over Body: A Psychiatrist Tells How To Tap Into Wisdom And Grow With Age
By Judith Graham (Kaiser Health News) We’ve all seen it happen: An older friend or family member retires, is diagnosed with a serious illness or loses a spouse. Suddenly, this individual’s world is altered, sometimes seemingly beyond recognition. He has reached a fork in the road; will he get stuck or find a way to regroup and move on? In … [Read more...] about Mind Over Body: A Psychiatrist Tells How To Tap Into Wisdom And Grow With Age
March 6, 2018 – A New Beginning with Marc Agronin, M.D.
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 6 at 8 PM - 10 PM Location: The Shul 9540 Collins Ave, Surfside, Florida 33154 In his presentation, Marc Agronin, M.D., will address news on the biology of aging, continuity of care, quality of life, psychological and medical needs, longevity and lifestyle. His mission is to offer a balanced perspective on … [Read more...] about March 6, 2018 – A New Beginning with Marc Agronin, M.D.
The Wall Street Journal: The One Question Doctors Should Be Asking—but Never Do
Dr. Marc E. Agronin (@MarcAgronin) is a geriatric psychiatrist at Miami Jewish Health in Miami, Fla., and the author of “The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life.” During a routine visit with your doctor, you anticipate questions about your diet, weight, smoking and drinking. But there’s one important health-related question that … [Read more...] about The Wall Street Journal: The One Question Doctors Should Be Asking—but Never Do
A Place for Mom Senior Living Blog: Redefining Old Age
By Deb Hipp What comes to mind when you hear the term “old age?” Along with positives like grandchildren, retirement and travel, aging into our 70s, 80s and 90s can also bring losses like declining health and mobility, deaths of loved ones and shrinking levels of independence. Yet older adults possess creativity, resilience and wisdom that … [Read more...] about A Place for Mom Senior Living Blog: Redefining Old Age