Bibliograph

Better with age, the psychology of successful aging, Alan D. Castel

Type

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Better with age, the psychology of successful aging, Alan D. Castel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Better with age

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1012701770

Responsibility statement

Alan D. Castel

Sub title

the psychology of successful aging

Summary

Highlights how old age is not all downhill by illustrating the paradoxes and pleasures of old age, and new research about successful aging. Also, shows what activities one can do to age well, how attitudes and expectations about aging are linked to how we age, and ways to enjoy older age

Table Of Contents

What is successful aging? -- Happiness: a funny thing happens as we get older -- Memory: our memory becomes more selective with age -- Wisdom: the benefits of experience and creativity -- Staying sharp: what is an active lifestyle? -- Brain training: can computer games make me smarter? -- Habits and hobbies: old and new friends -- Retiring and rewiring: the new "R & R" of old age -- It gets even better with age: start successful aging now

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