Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives By Daniel J. Levitin
In "Successful Aging," Daniel Levitin debunks the myth that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness. He offers practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better. Levitin explores the science behind aging joyously and how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience.
The book challenges the notion that memory always declines with age and emphasizes the importance of "health span" over "life span." Levitin also highlights that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage. He recommends that people look forward to joy, as reminiscing doesn't promote health.
Drawing on research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences, Levitin reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive enhancing tricks everyone should do as they age. "Successful Aging" inspires a powerful new approach to how readers think about our final decades. It will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise.
The book has been an instant top 10 bestseller, receiving acclaim from notable authors like Daniel H. Pink, who praised its insights and practical guidance.
"Successful Aging" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in aging well and living a fulfilling life in their later years. 📚❤️