101 Ways To Grow Old Disgracefully

As we grow rich in years we have begun to pity those who follow behind, recognising they face all the difficulties of their thirties and middle age before them. The joyful arrival at retirement brings with it the delight of newfound freedom, of finally being in control of life, rather than life being in control of us.Strangely enough, what was old age to previous generations has now become the new 'middle-age', a time of refreshment, encouraging us to change our pace and take life as it comes For the first time since childhood we are welcome to do all the things we were unable to do whilst tied to the relentless demands of career and family.The joy of growing old means that more and more people have bought into the opinion that age is simply a state of mind. This belief tells us that as long as we remain active and interested in what is happening outside the home, we are in control of how the passage of years affects us.On our television screens we are able to see many film and pop stars who have remained at the pinnacle of success since the seventies and eighties. We view them as people still in the fullness of life, not as old codgers looking forward to a well-earned retirement. In these modern times, we see life differently; see it as it really is, and certainly not as our parents and their parents imagined it should be. The Baby Boomers of the Nineteen Fifties, Sixties and now the Seventies, have transformed their thinking to look upon life as capable of still surprising and delighting us all.

As we age, our outlook on life alters, teaching us that no matter how hard we struggle to hold back the clock of time. We find the golden years are stress-free, offering a greater sense of freedom. Many find the ageing experience tells you that you really are as young as you feel. They see little reason to turn into caricatures of their parents, or worst still - their grandparents! What was once regarded as 'old age' has become the new 'middle age'. This is the time of the sixties generation, revealing there is a lot to be said for enjoying yourself - just for the hell of it! The creators of rock music, the ageing pop stars that see little reason to sit back and collect their pension, now dance to a more exciting tune. People over a certain age discover there is a mischievous inner self waiting to come out to play. This book offers new insights into what people mean when they say they enjoy growing old disgracefully.

This book on healthy active aging presents 101 research-based practical tips conducive to living life long and well.

There are more than a few ways to grow old, so why not choose disgracefully? This book features original artwork from Beryl Cook, accompanied by lovely suggestions from dressing inappropriately to naked hot-tubbing. A perfect gift for those living on the lighter side of life.

When people try to explain what they mean about being happy, it is a task almost overwhelmed with difficulties. Defining happiness is not only a complex task, it often defies description and is perhaps one of the most thought-provoking it is possible to address. The sheer intangibility of its meaning makes it almost impossible to capture. The pursuit of happiness is one fraught with problems, yet we recognise it when it comes into our lives. It is then we start to experience the sheer joy it brings and the remarkable change it makes. Once we experience happiness we find it offers comfort to the soul, overwhelms the heart with joy, unleashes the poet within and gives flights of wings to the lover. Nothing in the life experience is perfect, but hidden deep inside the chambers of our heart we know some part of our happiness lies in trying to make it so.

You are never too old to live life with self-esteem and playfulness. Written by six women between the ages of sixty-four and seventy-seven, this book challenges stereotypes and suggests ways to make life at any age more joyous and creative.

Does your mother think it's really charming to talk to every rose bush on the street? Has your father taken up obsessive fundraising for a donkey sanctuary on retirement? Does he collect elastic bands because 'you never know when you'll need one'? Do your parents make jokes about sheltered housing? Have they guessed that you've already sent off for the brochures? Do they seem to be having too much fun for a couple with two fake hips, a pacemaker and three steel pins between them? Then you need Rohan Candappa. The man who bought you The Little Book of Stress, The Little Book of Wrong Shui and The Autobiography of a One Year Old has hit the nail on the head once more. Full of wit and wisdom, Rohan will give you a much needed laugh in the face of your parents' increasingly barmy behaviour. Just one thing, you'll probably find your parents have bought it too. And they'll probably think its really funny.