Successful Aging

A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

By Daniel J. Levitin | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

About the book

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\"Debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better.\"
—Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive 

SUCCESSFUL AGING delivers powerful insights:
• Debunking the myth that memory always declines with age
• Confirming that \"health span\"—not \"life span\"—is what matters
• Proving that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage
• Recommending that people look forward to joy, as reminiscing doesn't promote health

Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, using 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, and 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. 

Editions of Successful Aging

Hardcover
ISBN 9781524744182
Hardcover
ISBN 9780735236899
Paperback
ISBN 9781524744205
Paperback
ISBN 9780593171622
Paperback
ISBN 9780735236912
EBook
ISBN 9780735236905
EBook
ISBN 9781524744199
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781984832313
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781984832320

Read an Excerpt

INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER  *New York Times *USAToday *Washington Post *LA Times

\"Debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better.\"
—Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive 

SUCCESSFUL AGING delivers powerful insights:
• Debunking the myth that memory always declines with age
• Confirming that \"health span\"—not \"life span\"—is what matters
• Proving that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage
• Recommending that people look forward to joy, as reminiscing doesn't promote health

Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, using 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, and 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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Successful Aging about?

INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER  *New York Times *USAToday *Washington Post *LA Times

\"Debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better.\"
—Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive 

SUCCESSFUL AGING delivers powerful insights:
• Debunking the myth that memory always declines with age
• Confirming that \"health span\"—not \"life span\"—is what matters
• Proving that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage
• Recommending that people look forward to joy, as reminiscing doesn't promote health

Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, using 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, and 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. 

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Successful Aging?

Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognition and cognitive psychology

Where can I read a sample of Successful Aging?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781524744182

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Successful Aging?

Daniel J. Levitin

Who is the Publisher of the book Successful Aging?

Penguin Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Successful Aging is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781524744182) and hardcover(ISBN 9780735236899) and paperback(ISBN 9781524744205) and paperback(ISBN 9780593171622) and paperback(ISBN 9780735236912) and ebook(ISBN 9780735236905) and ebook(ISBN 9781524744199) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984832313) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984832320)

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