Old Is the New Young: Erickson's Secrets to Healthy Living

by Matt Narrett, Lisa Davila, Jacquelyn Kung, et al.

Book Overview

George Burns once remarked, "You can't help getting older, but you can help getting old." With twenty-five years of experience working with seniors and studying aging, the Erickson Corporation has amassed a wealth of insights that support this maxim. In Old Is the New Young, three leading specialists take the latest clinical research findings on aging and how to improve and maintain health to produce a one-of-a-kind book replete with easily...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762750111
• ISBN13: 9780762750115
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

If you're over 55 - buy this book

I'm 62 years old and I think that education is the key to successful again. This book is a wonderful resource to have. You can do a keyword search to find things that interest you -- or use the index which is spectacular. Don't let this one pass you buy. It's worth the money.

Great Successful Aging Book; Includes Financial Advice!

Phenomenal! "Old is the New Young" is essentially a step-by-step guide to better aging. What is perhaps the most timely is the financial section, providing specific tips for investing and protecting your nest-egg. But that's just one facet -- there are also sections on improving health mentally, physically and socially. An enjoyable read, especially the personal stories!

Ingredients for Staying Vibrant

What a great book! This is an easy read, full of fact-based information. The book provides the perfect roadmap to help people live longer -- by taking control of four areas: physical, mental, social, and financial. It is refreshing to read about how retirement can be viewed as something other than an ending. This book reflects how retirement can be a new life chapter full of fun and excitment. For those interested in seeing how a zest for life is possible in retirement, just read this fasinating book.

A Good Read!

This timely boook offers a behind-the-scenes look into the psychological, physical and social aspects of healthy aging. The authors know their subject matter well and they treat it with utmost respect. This book's writing is vibrant -- just as the aging process should be.

Old is the New Young is great

Old is the New Young is filled with stuff I never know and I am a nurse. For instance, I did not know the body is forgiving and one can change their lifestyle at any age and their life will improve. I never realized there are normal body changes that start at age 40! But you can adapt to the body changes. Who knew? Obviously not me. I love the assessment tests you can take. I did well in most of them but was too scared to take the memory test. I don't know why, nobody would know results but me and if you really can't fail the tests. if you score low, it tells you what to do to improve..including in memory. I love the vignettes by real people. I could identify with so many of them. I keep referring to the book, especially the back where there are so many resources. You don't have to be old to read this book. I think its good for anyone over 40.