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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

McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: New perspectives on aging and healthcare

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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

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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

A Place for Mom Senior Living Blog: Redefining Old Age

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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