Full Description
Americans are embracing an entirely new way of agingstaying productive, staying active, and staying young in body and mind. Jeffrey A. Rosensweig and Betty Liu share strategies for bringing together all the elements of a long, happy, fulfilling, connected life. Starting today, you'll learn how to take advantage of the latest sciences of health and longevity... leverage today's most powerful techniques for protecting your financial security... find or keep the work you love... pursue a path to deepen your own personal spirituality, whatever form it may take. No Pink Pants is packed with easy-to-use tips and guidelines for everything from your portfolio to your medical insurance. The heart of the book: intimate interviews with individuals celebrated for what they've learned about getting better with age: powerful role models ranging from Jimmy Carter to Helen Gurley Brown, Robert Mondavi to C. Everett Koop. Learn from their experiences; then use this book's easy worksheets to take control of your own future!
Contents
Foreword xvIntroduction xviiChapter 1: Just Say No to Pink Pants 1PART I: YOUR BODY 23Chapter 2: No Excuses! Exercising Is Key to Staying Young 25Chapter 3: Eat the Right Stuff 43PART II: YOUR MIND 69Chapter 4: Taking Care of Your Brain 71Chapter 5: Staying Curious 81Chapter 6: Practice Optimism 97PART III: YOUR SOUL 113Chapter 7: Nurturing Your Soul 115Chapter 8: Socialize Your Way to Health 121Chapter 9: Having Purpose 133PART IV: YOUR MONEY AND YOUR JOB 147Chapter 10: Don't Let the Money Control You: Saving Smart for Lifelong Security and Success 149Chapter 11: Growing Your Wealth: Investing Well 159Chapter 12: To Defer (or Not to Defer) Taxes 173Chapter 13: Get Out of the Dilbert Syndrome: When a Second Career Just Might Be the Answer 181Conclusion 205Appendix: The Baby Boomer Factor and Life Expectancy 211Index 223
