First published 2020
Aging does not mean inevitable decline. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin dismantles widespread misconceptions about growing older, particularly the belief that memory must deteriorate with age. He argues that health span matters more than life span and identifies the period after sixty as a distinct developmental stage with unique opportunities. Levitin draws from developmental neuroscience and psychology research to examine how some people age with joy and vitality. He explores what society can gain from older adults' accumulated wisdom and experience. The book provides concrete strategies for building resilience and maintaining cognitive function throughout later decades. Levitin challenges readers to reimagine their approach to aging, offering evidence-based guidance for individuals, families, and communities as life expectancy continues to extend.
Genres: psychology, neuroscience, non-fiction, health, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: evidence-based, informative, self-help
528 pages · Hardcover · Dutton