Living Longer IS the New Normal: Lessons from a Geropsychologist on Living Longer, Staying Positive, and Making it Over the Hurdles

by Joseph M. Casciani

For over 30 years, the author has worked as a psychologist with older adults, their families, and staff. In this book, he brings his experience and insights to defining ourselves as strong and resilient, and capable of seeing a positive future for ourselves. He offers inspiration about aging, and brings perspectives to the reader that help with living a long, healthy life, and understanding how to take control of our future regardless of health status. Living to 100 is a mindset more than anything, a metaphor for pushing ahead, so commit to moving forward no matter how many bumps along the way. We are turning aging on its head! Managing setbacks, strategies to increased longevity, where determination can take us, how exceptions can lift depression, and other topics are presented to help the reader see that living longer IS the new normal. Living longer, happier, and healthier is an outcome of what we tell ourselves about our future and how we cope with stressful events. Find the "me" in there that can maintain the motivation to get up every day and move forward.

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2020

Reviews

[Erlene Rosowsky]

This book provides a good, easy read; a romp through many challenges that accompany our "living longer."Dr.Casciani makes the case for the impact on how well we do, how well we feel, as in large part derived from our attitude and outlook.It also reflects our ability to look ahead and not be unduly curtailed by our inability to tolerate uncertainty.
The book is at its weakest in the sections reviewing clinical conditions.
Dr. Casciani's voice and passion, drawn from extensive experience and a delightful sense of humor, enhance the pleasure of reading Living Longer is the New Normal.

[Tim Paulsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Casciani has written a very ‘user friendly’ handbook to successfully aging. His book is a wonderful combination of interesting research on aging and a great roadmap to living longer - but, more importantly, living better into older age. I highly recommend Living Longer Is The New Normal!

[Samantha Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, informative read! I loved the way certain concepts were worded, and I plan to use some of the verbiage with clients. I do wish there was more detail in each section, though. It felt too broad for how powerful this book could be! **I realize it’s not a clinician’s guide

[Heidi Herman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has some great insights and a nice overview of topics to consider in retirement and for healthy aging.

[Joseph Casciani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like it a lot, but I'm biased. It's a quick, uplifting read with takeaways to use later on, and inspiration to help us strengthen our belief in our self.