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Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm
The aging process has historically been thought of as a time of slowing down, declining, and "running out the clock." By introducing the concept of REJUVENAGING, psychologist Ron Kaiser provides a blueprint for making the aging proces an active and exciting one. With seven keys and countless practical strategies, the book draws upon the exciting fields of Positive Psychology and Neuroplasticity to provide guidance for maximizing physical and emotional health, social involvements, and improved intellectual functioning during the senior years. As Dr. Kaiser emphasizes, growing older is not a spectator sport.
If you are in the second half century of life, this book will make your children jealous because they're not old enough to
Rejuvenage. But it's actually never too early to follow Dr. Kaiser's formula for growing older in an active, accomplishing, healthy, and enthusiastic manner by maintaining a healthy mindset and lifestyle and by:
- Owning the aging process
- Mastering the 7 keys to Rejuvenaging
- Maintaining mind and body productivity throughout your life
- Building strengths to overcome adversities
- Experiencing the joy of "feeling your age."
If you are in the second half century of life, this book will make your children jealous because they're not old enough to
Rejuvenage. But it's actually never too early to follow Dr. Kaiser's formula for growing older in an active, accomplishing, healthy, and enthusiastic manner by maintaining a healthy mindset and lifestyle and by:
- Owning the aging process
- Mastering the 7 keys to Rejuvenaging
- Maintaining mind and body productivity throughout your life
- Building strengths to overcome adversities
- Experiencing the joy of "feeling your age."
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Published January 1, 2018
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November 19, 2018
‘Be active in selectively incorporating activities that enable the personal success.’
Philadelphia author/psychologist Dr. Ron Kaiser has penned a new book that continues to indicate his positive attitude about living and positive thinking. His other book is WHAT CAN GO RIGHT?: THE THINKING PERSON’S GUIDE TO MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN¬¬— a manual to help the reader lead life to its fullest in a proactive and positive manner by overcoming problems from the past by immediately focusing on building the emotional strength to take charge of the future.
In a well-paced preface Dr. Kaiser offers his own journey – ‘When I first started working as a school counselor fifty-five years ago, I assumed that I would continue to do similar work for about forty years and then retire. I didn’t know what being an older adult would be like exactly, but I knew it would be a relaxed and passive time of life. Over the years, as I transitioned from working in schools to working in community agencies to working within the health system, and I transitioned from a master’s level counselor to a Ph.D. psychologist, and I started referring to those with whom I work as patients rather than clients, I also underwent a transformation in my thinking about old age. While I’ve always considered myself to be a really good psychotherapist, in the past couple of decades, I’ve become increasingly influenced by the relatively new field of positive psychology as well as the dynamic research dealing with neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to produce positive change and growth throughout the lifespan. Both of those influences share a common psychological core: the belief in our ability to effect positive change by the activities and values that we choose to pursue. That new knowledge has produced profound results! While recognizing that some people are medically, psychologically, or situationally limited, we now know that most of us can choose how we are going to age. This book presents a case for the following statements: Activity is better than passivity, and planning psychologically for our senior years is as important as planning financially for them. Both active retirement and choosing to work past a normal retirement age are equally valid choices. Most important of all, growing older is not a spectator sport: it requires active participation for maximum benefit. Maintaining a healthy activity level is not a haphazard process. Based upon widespread research as well as more than a half-century of work in the field, I have developed an approach that I call Goal-Achieving Psychology (GAP), which bridges the gap between thinking and doing.’
Many readers will breathe an ‘A-Ha’ moment while reading Dr. Kaiser’s supportive recommendations about life in the Golden Years lane. Now in his early eighties, our guide began his Goal-Achieving Psychology in his seventies – writing e-books, launching The Mental Health Gym, and reaching out to senior citizens in workshops and seminars online and in person. ‘My major source of pride, however, is the fact that I lead one of the most active lifestyles of anyone I know, regardless of age. I am committed to staying fit by eating healthy, regularly going to the gym, and taking a yoga class with my colleagues at the headache center. In addition to taking part in many other recreational and cultural events, my wife and I subscribe to and attend four concert and lecture series.’
This book is a positive infusion of life’s possibilities with aging. He discusses quite frankly the concept of ‘getting old’ as being a positive instead of a negative phrase. Life begins to blossom in our fifties and the process of what he calls Rejuvenation is the body of the discussion of this text – both scientifically defined and explained as in Neuroplasticity (the brain can change throughout the lifespan) and Positive Psychology. Dr. Kaiser presents seven keys to taking ownership of our life: ‘It all starts with the Mindset, Rejuvenate Your Intellect, The Rejuvenators Guide to Healthy Eating, Owning Your Body, Being a Social Being, Doing Good Makes You Feel good, and Appreciate the Good That Permeates Your Life.’
With his overriding concept of accepting our age without feeling the need to attach any negative connotations to it Dr Kaiser has managed to lead the parade of making ‘feeling my age’ a meaningless expression. As he closes his proactive conversation and teaching he states, ‘Rejuvenaging presents a more positive, strength-based view of aging. If I had known how much fun old age could be, I’d have grown older faster. I’m happy to be feeling my age, and I hope that you are too. ‘
For any person approaching life’s golden years this book is one of the most exhilarating, flag waving, positive sessions to launch Rejuvenaging and enter the Golden Years happily and with energy. A brilliant transfusion for an otherwise potentially chronically tired sector of our population. Highly Recommended.
Philadelphia author/psychologist Dr. Ron Kaiser has penned a new book that continues to indicate his positive attitude about living and positive thinking. His other book is WHAT CAN GO RIGHT?: THE THINKING PERSON’S GUIDE TO MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN¬¬— a manual to help the reader lead life to its fullest in a proactive and positive manner by overcoming problems from the past by immediately focusing on building the emotional strength to take charge of the future.
In a well-paced preface Dr. Kaiser offers his own journey – ‘When I first started working as a school counselor fifty-five years ago, I assumed that I would continue to do similar work for about forty years and then retire. I didn’t know what being an older adult would be like exactly, but I knew it would be a relaxed and passive time of life. Over the years, as I transitioned from working in schools to working in community agencies to working within the health system, and I transitioned from a master’s level counselor to a Ph.D. psychologist, and I started referring to those with whom I work as patients rather than clients, I also underwent a transformation in my thinking about old age. While I’ve always considered myself to be a really good psychotherapist, in the past couple of decades, I’ve become increasingly influenced by the relatively new field of positive psychology as well as the dynamic research dealing with neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to produce positive change and growth throughout the lifespan. Both of those influences share a common psychological core: the belief in our ability to effect positive change by the activities and values that we choose to pursue. That new knowledge has produced profound results! While recognizing that some people are medically, psychologically, or situationally limited, we now know that most of us can choose how we are going to age. This book presents a case for the following statements: Activity is better than passivity, and planning psychologically for our senior years is as important as planning financially for them. Both active retirement and choosing to work past a normal retirement age are equally valid choices. Most important of all, growing older is not a spectator sport: it requires active participation for maximum benefit. Maintaining a healthy activity level is not a haphazard process. Based upon widespread research as well as more than a half-century of work in the field, I have developed an approach that I call Goal-Achieving Psychology (GAP), which bridges the gap between thinking and doing.’
Many readers will breathe an ‘A-Ha’ moment while reading Dr. Kaiser’s supportive recommendations about life in the Golden Years lane. Now in his early eighties, our guide began his Goal-Achieving Psychology in his seventies – writing e-books, launching The Mental Health Gym, and reaching out to senior citizens in workshops and seminars online and in person. ‘My major source of pride, however, is the fact that I lead one of the most active lifestyles of anyone I know, regardless of age. I am committed to staying fit by eating healthy, regularly going to the gym, and taking a yoga class with my colleagues at the headache center. In addition to taking part in many other recreational and cultural events, my wife and I subscribe to and attend four concert and lecture series.’
This book is a positive infusion of life’s possibilities with aging. He discusses quite frankly the concept of ‘getting old’ as being a positive instead of a negative phrase. Life begins to blossom in our fifties and the process of what he calls Rejuvenation is the body of the discussion of this text – both scientifically defined and explained as in Neuroplasticity (the brain can change throughout the lifespan) and Positive Psychology. Dr. Kaiser presents seven keys to taking ownership of our life: ‘It all starts with the Mindset, Rejuvenate Your Intellect, The Rejuvenators Guide to Healthy Eating, Owning Your Body, Being a Social Being, Doing Good Makes You Feel good, and Appreciate the Good That Permeates Your Life.’
With his overriding concept of accepting our age without feeling the need to attach any negative connotations to it Dr Kaiser has managed to lead the parade of making ‘feeling my age’ a meaningless expression. As he closes his proactive conversation and teaching he states, ‘Rejuvenaging presents a more positive, strength-based view of aging. If I had known how much fun old age could be, I’d have grown older faster. I’m happy to be feeling my age, and I hope that you are too. ‘
For any person approaching life’s golden years this book is one of the most exhilarating, flag waving, positive sessions to launch Rejuvenaging and enter the Golden Years happily and with energy. A brilliant transfusion for an otherwise potentially chronically tired sector of our population. Highly Recommended.
November 20, 2018
Embrace rejuvenaging, and let the author unlock your doors to a better future, whatever age you are!
Ronald S. Kaiser, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Licensed Psychologist in Philadelphia, successful author, and owner of The Mental Health Gym website. Now aged 80, he has used his decades of life experience as a school counselor, then in the community and health sectors, to write this life changing and highly motivational book.
He firmly believes that we can take charge of our destiny, and we have the choice as to whether we grow old or rejuvenage. The keys to rejuvenaging are explained clearly throughout the book, and although it is accepted that some elements are outside our control, he firmly believes that if you follow his “Goal-Achieving Psychology,” or GAP, it will help you bridge the gap between thinking and doing, which in turn will make you happier, more productive, and enable you to take control of your aging process in a positive manner.
So how do we do this? Well by adopting the ‘P’ personality, which is explained clearly in this book. It has to be mentioned that this is no end-of-life book. Although inspirational for the elderly, it has been written so that anyone can plan for their future in a positive way, whatever their age, through learning to become personal goal-driven, proactive, positive, persistent, passionate, and playful.
Whether you want to stay working, or retire, it will empower you to rediscover (or newly discover for some) your sense of fun, help you to understand how to set personal goals, encourage you to use the powers of positive thinking, be passionate, be persistent, and be proactive.
Planning for your future psychologically is just as important as financially, and this book shows you how. Diet, and the benefits of exercise, learning new skills, exploring new avenues and experiences, living life to the full, keeping ourselves mentally stimulated and interested in the world around us—all these are things we can do to improve our life now, and for the future.
Whether you want to remain working, or retire, you will discover how to make the most of your senior years. After all, your health and planning for your future is just as important psychologically as it is financially.
So what are you waiting for, get your copy, and start rejuvenaging now!
Ronald S. Kaiser, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Licensed Psychologist in Philadelphia, successful author, and owner of The Mental Health Gym website. Now aged 80, he has used his decades of life experience as a school counselor, then in the community and health sectors, to write this life changing and highly motivational book.
He firmly believes that we can take charge of our destiny, and we have the choice as to whether we grow old or rejuvenage. The keys to rejuvenaging are explained clearly throughout the book, and although it is accepted that some elements are outside our control, he firmly believes that if you follow his “Goal-Achieving Psychology,” or GAP, it will help you bridge the gap between thinking and doing, which in turn will make you happier, more productive, and enable you to take control of your aging process in a positive manner.
So how do we do this? Well by adopting the ‘P’ personality, which is explained clearly in this book. It has to be mentioned that this is no end-of-life book. Although inspirational for the elderly, it has been written so that anyone can plan for their future in a positive way, whatever their age, through learning to become personal goal-driven, proactive, positive, persistent, passionate, and playful.
Whether you want to stay working, or retire, it will empower you to rediscover (or newly discover for some) your sense of fun, help you to understand how to set personal goals, encourage you to use the powers of positive thinking, be passionate, be persistent, and be proactive.
Planning for your future psychologically is just as important as financially, and this book shows you how. Diet, and the benefits of exercise, learning new skills, exploring new avenues and experiences, living life to the full, keeping ourselves mentally stimulated and interested in the world around us—all these are things we can do to improve our life now, and for the future.
Whether you want to remain working, or retire, you will discover how to make the most of your senior years. After all, your health and planning for your future is just as important psychologically as it is financially.
So what are you waiting for, get your copy, and start rejuvenaging now!
November 19, 2018
You could say that Ron Kaiser is an 80-year-old reluctant revolutionary.
Kaiser’s life-affirming book, “Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm” is a step-by-step guide to re-training yourself to live your “golden years” (everything after 50) with “active participation” and a positive psychological attitude. The book is one the author says he resisted writing for many years. Ron Kaiser says he “never wanted to be seen as an old psychologist who specializes in working with old patients.”
But upon turning 80, Kaiser says he realized he was is the perfect place to share advice to others “going through the aging process,” by incorporating a positive and active attitude into his life lessons. Kaiser says at the outset that his book is “designed to get the reader thinking about and implementing activities that can help people age in a healthy, happy manner.” “Rejuvenaging” is an essential primer filled with both common sense and somewhat radical methods of rethinking how they approach the aging process and becoming more actively involved in manifesting a happy and fulfilling life.
Kaiser introduces us early on to his own specialized approach, which he calls “Goal Achieving Psychotherapy” (or GAP). He writes that his ideas spelled out in this book are intended to “bridge the gap between thinking and doing – thus helping people to get unstuck and become happier and more productive.” The author, whose own lifestyle at 80 should be inspirational all by itself, says that every person must make a conscious choice to change habits and their basic mindset in order to incorporate “Rejuvenaging” into their lives. As Kaiser writes, getting older “can be the best time of life, but it does require a commitment. He points out that aging allows individuals “some terrific potential benefits” including more leisure time, fewer responsibilities and a “greater opportunity to concentrate on personal growth.”
Along with a specific plan for “aging better,” Kaiser’s book also includes specific case studies of individuals who, through a commitment to rejunvenaging have been able to make their lives more meaningful, active and personally fulfilling. One key concept and foundation of “Rejuvenaging” is developing a “Type P personality.” As Kaiser explains, there are six P’s of the Type P personality. They include being: Personal goal-driven, Proactive, Positive, Passionate, Persistent and Playful. Kaiser claims these are all “an insurance policy against decline” as you age. The author details each of these attributes and recommends working on them in TheMentalHealthGym.com, which he has created to augment this book.
But there is so much more. Ron Kaiser goes on to identify seven separate keys to taking ownership over your life. They are: Developing a new mindset, Rejuvenage your intellect, Eating healthier, Paying more attention to your body and health, Becoming more social, Doing good for others, and finally, “Appreciating the good that permeates your life.” Kaiser also provides a “Rejuvenaging Toolkit to challenge Adversity and Decline,” as well as his own new definition of “Feeling My Age.”
Kaiser also includes a vital bibliography of other books that will help anyone who chooses to engage in this new journey to seek out a greater, happier way of living. The author wraps up this groundbreaking primer with another invitation to stay involved in “Rejuvenaging” by frequenting his website, TheMentalHealthGym.com which is a kind of clearinghouse of other resources and ideas, with links to related topics. As he writes, “We’re in this together as we commit ourselves to growing older with enthusiasm.”
This is an essential guide for anyone seeking to do just that.
Kaiser’s life-affirming book, “Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm” is a step-by-step guide to re-training yourself to live your “golden years” (everything after 50) with “active participation” and a positive psychological attitude. The book is one the author says he resisted writing for many years. Ron Kaiser says he “never wanted to be seen as an old psychologist who specializes in working with old patients.”
But upon turning 80, Kaiser says he realized he was is the perfect place to share advice to others “going through the aging process,” by incorporating a positive and active attitude into his life lessons. Kaiser says at the outset that his book is “designed to get the reader thinking about and implementing activities that can help people age in a healthy, happy manner.” “Rejuvenaging” is an essential primer filled with both common sense and somewhat radical methods of rethinking how they approach the aging process and becoming more actively involved in manifesting a happy and fulfilling life.
Kaiser introduces us early on to his own specialized approach, which he calls “Goal Achieving Psychotherapy” (or GAP). He writes that his ideas spelled out in this book are intended to “bridge the gap between thinking and doing – thus helping people to get unstuck and become happier and more productive.” The author, whose own lifestyle at 80 should be inspirational all by itself, says that every person must make a conscious choice to change habits and their basic mindset in order to incorporate “Rejuvenaging” into their lives. As Kaiser writes, getting older “can be the best time of life, but it does require a commitment. He points out that aging allows individuals “some terrific potential benefits” including more leisure time, fewer responsibilities and a “greater opportunity to concentrate on personal growth.”
Along with a specific plan for “aging better,” Kaiser’s book also includes specific case studies of individuals who, through a commitment to rejunvenaging have been able to make their lives more meaningful, active and personally fulfilling. One key concept and foundation of “Rejuvenaging” is developing a “Type P personality.” As Kaiser explains, there are six P’s of the Type P personality. They include being: Personal goal-driven, Proactive, Positive, Passionate, Persistent and Playful. Kaiser claims these are all “an insurance policy against decline” as you age. The author details each of these attributes and recommends working on them in TheMentalHealthGym.com, which he has created to augment this book.
But there is so much more. Ron Kaiser goes on to identify seven separate keys to taking ownership over your life. They are: Developing a new mindset, Rejuvenage your intellect, Eating healthier, Paying more attention to your body and health, Becoming more social, Doing good for others, and finally, “Appreciating the good that permeates your life.” Kaiser also provides a “Rejuvenaging Toolkit to challenge Adversity and Decline,” as well as his own new definition of “Feeling My Age.”
Kaiser also includes a vital bibliography of other books that will help anyone who chooses to engage in this new journey to seek out a greater, happier way of living. The author wraps up this groundbreaking primer with another invitation to stay involved in “Rejuvenaging” by frequenting his website, TheMentalHealthGym.com which is a kind of clearinghouse of other resources and ideas, with links to related topics. As he writes, “We’re in this together as we commit ourselves to growing older with enthusiasm.”
This is an essential guide for anyone seeking to do just that.
November 23, 2018
This was a delightful surprise to me to find this book to be a page turner. I have read self help books previously and felt that while the information may be accurate, the delivery was more text book like and old school learning. I often flipped through pages. This turned out to be a night well spent of truly enjoyable reading. I appreciate Dr. Kaiser's honest delivery and what I believe dry wit. This book actually made me feel motivated and encouraged. "I can do this"! Life is for living and learning along the way and it can only get better with that determination and grit to be the best You. Thanks to Dr. Kaiser; I'm eager and hopeful and to do what those of us who have read the book already know; working on that curb appeal is important!! Don't miss this!
February 2, 2020
I turned 71 this week and thought this might be helpful. It was interesting. I found it moderately helpful and will follow up on several suggestions.
March 7, 2019
Practical
This book resonated with me because its advice is real, practical, and refreshing. One section talks about not making physical ailments the center of conversation - or your attention - as you age. Another talks about the importance of mixed age social interactions. Neither of those had occurred to me to be mindful of but are small mental shifts that are easy to put in place and will stick with me.
This book resonated with me because its advice is real, practical, and refreshing. One section talks about not making physical ailments the center of conversation - or your attention - as you age. Another talks about the importance of mixed age social interactions. Neither of those had occurred to me to be mindful of but are small mental shifts that are easy to put in place and will stick with me.
March 1, 2019
Getting Old Can Feel Good, If You Know How To Do It.
I have to say, the second half-century of my life has been going pretty well so far. I won a pairs waterskiing world championship at the age of 51, founded a new nonprofit at 56, and now at 67 I’m writing my fifth book, playing 20-30 shows a year with my trio, and learning two new musical instruments. I get it – having lots of birthdays behind you doesn’t mean you have to give up and be an “old person.”
This is exactly why I loved Dr. Ron Kaiser’s book “Rejuvenaging – The Art and Science of Growing Older With Enthusiasm.” While I was already pretty much on board with the idea of enjoying rather than regretting the whole idea of getting older, this book is by far the best thing I’ve read on the subject.
When it comes to aging gracefully, Dr. Kaiser is an absolute guru. He’s a clinical psychologist who has made a point of studying and understanding every aspect of aging, and in Rejuvenaging he shares that wisdom with the world. He lays out seven realistic steps that virtually anyone can take to make old age in many ways the best time of your life. He explains the idea of neuroplasticity, which essentially means that we have an effective way to fight back against those “senior moments.” He talks about the “Type P Personality.” The “P” stands for personal goal-driven, proactive, positive, persistent, passionate, and playful.
The book is extremely well-written, informative, and devoid of jargon. I think Dr. Kaiser is about 80 years old, and what I have to call his youthful enthusiasm shines through every page. He clearly practices what he preaches.
“Rejuvenaging” is a delightful and informative read. If you are getting up in years – or if you intend to (a plan I highly recommend) – you will love this book.
I have to say, the second half-century of my life has been going pretty well so far. I won a pairs waterskiing world championship at the age of 51, founded a new nonprofit at 56, and now at 67 I’m writing my fifth book, playing 20-30 shows a year with my trio, and learning two new musical instruments. I get it – having lots of birthdays behind you doesn’t mean you have to give up and be an “old person.”
This is exactly why I loved Dr. Ron Kaiser’s book “Rejuvenaging – The Art and Science of Growing Older With Enthusiasm.” While I was already pretty much on board with the idea of enjoying rather than regretting the whole idea of getting older, this book is by far the best thing I’ve read on the subject.
When it comes to aging gracefully, Dr. Kaiser is an absolute guru. He’s a clinical psychologist who has made a point of studying and understanding every aspect of aging, and in Rejuvenaging he shares that wisdom with the world. He lays out seven realistic steps that virtually anyone can take to make old age in many ways the best time of your life. He explains the idea of neuroplasticity, which essentially means that we have an effective way to fight back against those “senior moments.” He talks about the “Type P Personality.” The “P” stands for personal goal-driven, proactive, positive, persistent, passionate, and playful.
The book is extremely well-written, informative, and devoid of jargon. I think Dr. Kaiser is about 80 years old, and what I have to call his youthful enthusiasm shines through every page. He clearly practices what he preaches.
“Rejuvenaging” is a delightful and informative read. If you are getting up in years – or if you intend to (a plan I highly recommend) – you will love this book.
December 12, 2018
I read a lot of books about self-help and motivation. All these books were very interesting and inspired me, but unfortunately this effect disappeared very quickly and I returned to my usual life and my usual habits again. I did not expect much from this Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm by Dr. Ron Kaiser, but fortunately I was mistaken. I finished reading this book a few weeks ago and I can say that my life has already changed for the better. Dr. Ron Kaiser does not just give useful information, he truly inspires and changes life for the better! I am sure that this book must be read by all people!
November 17, 2021
"Taking in the good might actually be considered a sacred obligation as we live longer with generally improved health."
Dr. Ron Kaiser, director of psychology at the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University, brings his enthusiasm and expertise to bear in this small gem of a self-help book. It can easily be read in one sitting and is a valuable library resource to refer to again and again. Though aimed primarily at an audience of aging readers by an octogenarian author, people of all ages will find inspiration in Kaiser's personal life and his embrace of proactive elements that can easily be applied to strengthening the mastery of maintaining a positive mindset, developing strengths to overcome adversity, and creating authentic joy and a zest for life. . .
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Dr. Ron Kaiser, director of psychology at the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University, brings his enthusiasm and expertise to bear in this small gem of a self-help book. It can easily be read in one sitting and is a valuable library resource to refer to again and again. Though aimed primarily at an audience of aging readers by an octogenarian author, people of all ages will find inspiration in Kaiser's personal life and his embrace of proactive elements that can easily be applied to strengthening the mastery of maintaining a positive mindset, developing strengths to overcome adversity, and creating authentic joy and a zest for life. . .
Read more at The US Review of Books!
https://www.theusreview.com/reviews-1...
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