Geropsychology
Retirement, Aging
In Brief
Physical, mental, emotional and social changes as we age.
It’s important to remember dementia sufferers are not trying to give you a hard time.
Life Models
Warren Buffett, John Wooden, Vin Scully, Frank Lloyd Wright, Maya Angelou.
Quotes
“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” ~ David Bowie
“You can live to be a hundred if you give up all things that make you want to live to a hundred.” ~ Woody Allen
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” ~ George Burns
“Old age ain’t for sissies.” ~ Bette Davis
Retirement, Aging – Resources
Websites
Ncooa.org/blog
Asaging.org
Fightingaging.org
Healthinaging.org
Movies
On Golden Pond
Ford vs. Ferrari
Late Night
Judy
Mamma Mia
Fences
Books
The Ultimate Retirement Guide…
~ S. Orman
Purposeful Retirement
~ H. Smith
Better with Age
~A. Castel
Therapy Pros
Support for declining abilities and losses. Peers, friends, and partners pass on. Golden Years aren’t.
Therapy Cons
Stigma. Shame. Pride. Obstinance.
Aging (Dementia)
In Brief
Depression and dementia share many of the same symptoms.
Quotes
“We remember their love when they can no longer remember.” ~ Anonymous
“Life can only be defined in the present tense.” ~ D. Potter
“Caregiving requires us to lean into love.” ~ Anonymous
Aging (Dementia) – Resources
Websites
Mindmate.org
Nia.nih.gov
Helpguide.org
Alzheimers.org
Alzcalls.org
Luminosity.com
Movies
Iris
Still Alice
The Savages
The Notebook
Still Mine
The Iron Lady
American Beauty
Books
Dancing with Elephants
~ J. Sawatsky
The Aging Brain
~ G. Weatherhill
Lewy, Mom, and Me
~ P. Bushy
