Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-196) and index.
Contents:
Learning to live in the moment -- We're how old now? Women who are age-defies -- Persons of interest: friendship -- Do you really want an old geezer? A look at who's left on the shelf -- If it's broke, repair it: mend & tend to relationships before it's too late -- Ills, pills, and spills: sharing and caring in proper doses -- The things we do for our kids and grandkids...while we try to come first -- Inventory your work life before retirement -- Joy to our world: time to focus on our passions -- Social capital: how to stay connected while single and aging -- All roads lead (back) home -- Reaching the finish line -- Epilogue: is our inner cake baked? How we evolve as we age to live in the moment.
Summary:
"Not Dead Yet is the mantra of the current boomer population of 73 million who still think of themselves as young. This cohort is facing challenges as they age but are not content to throw in the towel on a full and rewarding life. The authors help readers face what's comes their way as they age with humor, optimism, energy, and honesty"-- Provided by publisher.
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