"Our later years need not be a time of loss. This book helps readers embrace the positive possibilities of aging and provides guidance on doing so purposefully, with courage, compassion, and curiosity."--

Celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges.

Author Joan Chittister examines the aging process from a Christian perspective. Urging listeners to celebrate their growing older, Chittister highlights the rewards of old age and also addresses key issues facing the elderly.

"A compassionate guide for transforming aging into spiritual growth [bullet] Engage with 25 key questions guiding you to mine previously untapped veins of inspiration and courage [bullet] Find a constructive role for regret and fear and embrace the freedom to become more fully yourself [bullet] Draw from both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions and the latest research in psychological and religious theory to cultivate your spiritual potential...

Many middle-aged and elderly people find that their quality of life goes down as they get older. But it doesn't have to be that way. One is never too old to boost wellness, build relationships with others, and hone personal faith-no matter what the circumstances, according to authors Junietta Baker McCall, D. Min. and Clifford R. Dempster, Ph.D. In this guidebook to making the most out of later years, they go beyond sharing word-of-mouth wisdom and...

"Despite the American retirement-age population growing exponentially, the subject of couples preparing for and living in retirement has been inadequately explored. While there are articles and books about financial planning and senior health care, there exist almost no guides to maintaining productive and healthy relationships as we age. Changing lanes: couples redefining retirement is psychologist and social scientist Beverly Battaglia's gift to...