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Design Your Age Podcast: Tuck interviews Dr. Marc Agronin

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THE END OF OLD AGE . Tuck interviews Dr. Marc Argonin on the Design Your Age Podcast Dr. Marc Argonin of Miami Jewish Health Hospital is a trailblazing psychiatrist of Miami Jewish Health Hospital. Author of The End of Old Age. Published by Da Capo lifelong books. It took me a while to find an individual such as Dr. Argonin. He is a new … [Read more...] about Design Your Age Podcast: Tuck interviews Dr. Marc Agronin

Book Review: Phil Jason Reviews Books

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Shedding a Bright New Light on Old Age The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life, by Dr. Marc E. Agronin. Da Capo Press. 227 pages. Hardcover $27.00. This book should be on the desk of every geriatric specialist, senior living facility staff member, and senior citizen caretaker. Most senior citizens will also benefit from its … [Read more...] about Book Review: Phil Jason Reviews Books

Miami Herald: I keep losing my keys and I can’t remember a friend’s name. Is my memory issue serious?

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There is a point where memory decline becomes concerning, and could be an early sign of more serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. “It’s when you forget you had a conversation with someone, rather than the details, that can be a problem,” said Dr. Marc Agronin, vice president of behavioral health at Miami Jewish Health … [Read more...] about Miami Herald: I keep losing my keys and I can’t remember a friend’s name. Is my memory issue serious?

Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb

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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

Psychology Today: Older, Wiser, and More Creative

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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

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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

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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

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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