Successful Aging

A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

By: Daniel J. Levitin

Narrated by: Daniel J. Levitin

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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.

A must read

I personally believe that every single solitary person alive no matter what the age should read this book to prepare for their senior years. It is so full of helpful information to help you navigate the process successfully.

A Must Read if you're 60 or older

Fascinating read packed full of solid science, interesting anecdotal information, and a thoughtful discussion. Was engrossed in it.

Inconsistent interpretation of research findings.

This is an enjoyable book overall, but especially in the first third if the book, the author takes positions that are inconsistent with research findings in various subjects, or conveys a sense of certainty that exceeds what we know on complex issues.

Science

Te man ‘s a scientist for crying out loud, not a speaker.
Have a professional voice read this book if you intend to take the author and yourselves seriously.

Carolyn Jacobson, age 91

Daniel Leviton”s creative book on aging is one of the most influential and inspirational books I have tread/listened to.
It has beeen confirming and powerful. Thanks, Dan

Excellent!! Thorough!! Engaging!!

My highest recommendation. As a prior geriatric psychiatrist, I found this book to be a terrifically interesting and useful guide. Enjoyable for the general public.

A premium read for anyone.

A beautiful read. Have patience with this book, the lessons are in the messages. It gives perspective, focus us to appreciate the beauty that comes with aging. As a young reader it feels like a hack or time travel into the future… it guides, it gives meaning and highlights purpose.

Amazing book

I love this book and will be purchasing it in hardback. Very helpful information. Thank you

The aging compendium

This book covers a lot of topics and since I’ve read a lot about sleep, neurology, exercise, meditation, etc. a lot of this stuff I knew already. But it’s a good overview and I would recommend to read this book if you would like to know more about how we age and what we can do to make the process of aging a little bit more transparent. If you just want the recommendations, you can go straight to the appendix.

Wonderful information

This book is really about everything. Very informative of course, but it’s also like a spiritual manifesto about how to live one’s life.

Stay all the way to the end, there’s a great and very fitting song.