How to boost wellbeing in later life: The Human Givens Approach

An ideal read for anyone dealing directly with what it means to grow old, this book also carries important information for GPs, carers and relatives - and reveals how vital it is to take into account our innate emotional needs at all stages of life. Full of practical tips and thoughtful advice, this is an essential book for anyone wanting to make the most of the opportunities still open to them in later life. It also offers crucial help for those who may be struggling with mental health difficulties or other constraints as they age. Among the many topics covered are: Adjusting to retirement (involuntary or voluntary), maintaining mental health and wellbeing, managing free time effectively post-work, dealing with financial pressures, common health challenges as we age, changes in sensory abilities - particularly vision and hearing, changes in memory and cognitive function, coping with multiple bereavements, managing new technology, greater physical dependency needs in executing daily living skills, difficulty in getting around, whether because of reduced mobility or poor public transport. how to deal with the stereotyping older people often suffer from, overt and covert age discrimination and marginalisation, becoming a grandparent and acquiring new skill-sets, combating loneliness and changing requirements in terms of living arrangements and associated stresses.