Some years back, I started to think about writing a piece on "Aging Gracefully" and avoiding the hang-ups and no-good doers who seemed to be out there giving a large assist to the growing population of grey-haired adults marching down the path of diminishing capacities associated with aging, when a friend of mine asked for for advice. "How can this be?" she moaned, "I can't seem to remember things, I don't know where I put things, I am really worried: Is this the scourge of old age creeping up on me?" . . . This book is my sharp response: "No, " I definitely do not think you are losing it." The questions becomes more paramount as the "Silver Generation" enters into a world where the miracles of science, medicine and technology promise a life span never before seen in this age group-well into their 80's and 90's or more-and health as well! This book explores how to chart your own course, past panic and past outmoded social attitudes, cast off the nonsense and hogwash-and become a part of the a newly emerging Silver Generation of the 21st Century. Divided into two parts, Part I deals with the world as we know it debunking prevalent attitudes that attempt to keep those ''entering that age" anxious, panicked and planning for the inevitable, instead of planning for a life. Part II moves on to the wonderful new world awaiting, explores strengths, suggests treasure hunts along old and new pathways, and presents a new paradigm, exploring a unique Personal Retrieval System-within the self that can be accessed, retrieved and utilized for almost an entire lifetime. Aging with Dignity, Integrity & Spunk Intact can become the norm for those of The Silver Generation who are willing to reach for it, and a willing, too, to Age Defiantly!
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The author has published a number of poetry books for the mature from a personal perspective, dedicated to the last phase of life. In Scenes From a Summer Home, she finds there need not be boundaries between time and space, between beginnings and endings; while in Fear, Trembling & Renewal, she explores the theme of finding that when "the snow begins to fall," perhaps there is a way "to see the world anew" and-say a resounding YES! to life." In her first full length book: Aging Gracefully with Dignity, Integrity & Spunk Intact; subtitled Aging Definitely, Ms Roth seeks to paint a larger landscape for those moving into their silver years, whom she calls the dynamic, new Silver Generation: for whom the 21st Century has begun to grant longevity and health, opening up endless opportunities for new dreams, new plans and as yet unchartered paths. The author sees this new generation as robust and intelligent, highly skilled individuals, moving into their senior years, but not their vegetative ones. If they are to succeed in the achievements being made possible by science, medicine & technology, then, outmoded barriers and hurdles that stand in their way must be met head on as this Silver Generation moves into an era of unlimited possibilities for Aging Gracefully with Dignity, Integrity and Spunk-and, yes, Aging Defiantly. Ms. Roth sees new meaning in the words of Tennyson's for this new dynamic generation: Come my friends . . . Ti's not too late to seek a newer world . . . strong in will/to strive, to seek to find and not too yield. She invites the reader to join her on this exciting journey of the 21st Century into what may well become: The Age of the Silver Generation.
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Norma Roth grew up in the boroughs of New York and was educated in the NY school system graduating Hunter College. After spending the next decade as Household Executive raising two sons, she returned to complete her education, obtaining further degrees at Simmons College and Suffolk Law School in Boston. She is a lawyer, educator and writer. She has published a number of poetry books for the mature, notably "Fear, Trembling and Renewal," where she explores seeing the world anew as the "snow begins to fall" and daring to say "Yes!" to life. In her full length book "Aging Gracefully With Dignity, Integrity & Spunk Intact: Aging Defiantly," Ms. Roth goes further refusing too accept the inevitability of losing brainpower. With science on her side, she debunks myths, and provides a new vista for those she refers to as "The Silver Generation," offering a fresh insight into a Personal Retrieval System (PRS) for harnessing ones own brain power. Written with humor some of the "Ten Tips To Keep People Off Your Back" included in "Aging Gracefully..." are cited in a NY City Strand review: "If you can't remember a word -- use a smaller word; if you can't remember what you ate today -- switch the subject, if an interruption caused you to lose your train of thought -- stop letting people interrupt you...." The review concludes: "This is an invaluable guide for aging people and those who love them.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A "Must Read," Entertaining and Informative Book on Aging,
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As I read Aging Gracefully With Dignity, Integrity & Spunk Intact: Aging Defiantly by Norma Roth, I soon found myself reading the words as her cheerleader. More! I wanted to read more about the subject! The information she presents is a result of research, personal experiences, and the desire to help debunk many myths about aging that she considers to be "hogwash." She refers to the aging population as the "Silver Generation," encouraging them to take charge of their lives by refusing to be controlled by exaggerated fears and negative thinking. Ms. Roth discusses how "that" generation can live productive, fulfilling lives into their seventies, eighties, and nineties. After all, they have a vast amount of knowledge, experience and expertise to draw from--a storage retrieval system. Her writing is full of wit and wisdom and describes "the art and not the agony of growing older."
Although I am a member of the Silver Generation, when I burn food that I am preparing, forget where I place an item, or ask myself why I've gone into a room to get an article, it is my opinion that, with aging, I am simply paying more attention to my own behavioral patterns, fearing that others may think I'm "losing it." But, if seniors think about it, most will admit that they did the same things in their earlier years--perhaps not as often but, nevertheless, they did them. The author reinforces this concept, telling our generation not to panic; she provides some simple suggestions to avoid such distractions and occurrences. As far as absentmindedness, she turns a negative into a positive, citing Albert Einstein as an absentminded genius. Instead of being absentminded, she explains that our minds are full of things we have learned and not on matters of the moment. Rather than planning for when we are put out to pasture, we need to plan for life! One way to do that is to test the concept of a storage retrieval system. The second part of the book discusses how to unleash this Personal Retrieval System by going on a treasure hunt within one's self. The journey will take readers down familiar paths as they access and retrieve stored information that can be utilized to live fuller and more productive lives. The author offers the Silver Generation some basic rules for success in harnessing the power of the brain to access this information. As I continued to read, I began thinking about the piano lessons that I had taken as a young child. My sister, who also took lessons, became quite a musician; however, I quit after only a year. It was a decision I regretted in adulthood; therefore, a few days ago, I purchased some lesson books from our local music store and began practicing again. Little by little, what I learned as a child is coming back to me, and I now plan to build on that foundation. The author, obviously much more talented in this area than me, tells a similar story; this is what gave me the courage to try again. If you think it is impossible to learn something new, Norma Roth says that such thinking is hogwash. (I love how she uses that word throughout her book.) Science suggests new brain cells might just be available for new learning. As we age, we must "use it or lose it." There are endless opportunities for the Silver Generation when members choose to empower themselves. Admittedly there may be physical challenges along the way, so it is very important not to cheat on nutrition, vitamins, or sleep. Do you want to know how to deal with the "word supplier" and the "word corrector"? What about the finisher of sentences, or looks given that are meant to embarrass you? How do you handle a disrupter? The author addresses these situations and gives examples of appropriate responses to those who might try to intimidate you. Yesterday, I used one of those responses and found it very effective. I cannot stress how important I think this book is to society as a whole. It is easy to understand and well written with some repetition for emphasis. Even those who are not presently part of the Silver Generation will, barring unfortunate circumstances, continue to age. This book will help prepare them for a long and fulfilling life. I give Aging Gracefully my highest recommendation and consider it a "must read." An Independent Professional Reviewer
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A fine read that will inspire and motivate many a person entering the later half of their life,
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This review is from: Aging Gracefully with Dignity, Integrity & Spunk Intact: Aging Defiantly: Including Ten Tips to Keep People Off Your Back (Paperback)
Aging doesn't mean you have to be a forgetful and useless senior. "Aging Gracefully, Aging Defiantly: With Dignity, Integrity, & Spunk Intact" is a guide for elders who want to age independently as productive members of society regardless of what one's friends and family may try to force on them. Humorous and insightful, "Aging Gracefully, Aging Defiantly" is a fine read that will inspire and motivate many a person entering the later half of their life.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
First few chapters tell it all.....,
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The little headings at each chapter are really just a repeat of the first few paragraphs of that chapter. Also I found each chapter to be more or less a repeat of the prior chapters but using different words.....quickly got bored with it and did not finish it...yet! Maybe it will get more informative in the later chapters. So far the book could have been written in 30 pages. But never give up hope....Am curious to see if others feel the same as I do.
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