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What I got instead was a discussion on how society, social media, and the entertainment industry discriminate against older people, and that’s wrong. Physical health ― Patients with favorable attitudes about aging are more likely to recover from severe disability. Sister Madonna Buder, known as The Iron Nun, who started running at 50 and has completed 350 triathlons. At the time of writing, she was still going at the age of 91
People can be just as creative in older life, with many artists and writers exhibiting more depth and emotional resonance in their later works. For example, Michelangelo’s two Pietas (one done in his twenties, the next in his seventies), Joseph Turner, and George Eliot, to name a few. Breaking the Age Code tells us about: This book will shatter some of your basic assumptions about ageing - and how we can lead longer, healthier and happier lives. Becca Levy is the world's foremost expert on the psychology of ageing, and she shares rigorous, remarkable evidence that one of the best ways to stay mentally and physically fit is to rethink your stereotypes about what it means to be an older person. Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author Breaking the Age Code is written by Dr Becca Levy, a professor of Epidemiology and an expert in the field of ageing, who writes in a warm and personable way. What does Breaking the Age Code Teach Us? Our Attitude Affects Our Own Health and Ability as we Age Straight forward and striking paced writing kept my mind totally glued into the book and i breezed through the book in single sitting.People who had positive beliefs about ageing were 47% less likely to develop dementia than those with negative beliefs. Positive, practical and full of fresh insights, Breaking the Age Code will dismantle your assumptions about how we get older and leave you looking forward to what the future holds.
It doesn't make sense to fear aging, since you never know what lies ahead because you have never had this experience before. Doc: Yes, we are excited to present our research—and, uhh, "oldster" is an example of the endemic ageism in—This book is downright amazing, giving me the chance to consider aging in a completely new light. I'm quite glad I started reading it, almost on a whim, if I recall, looking over newly released books. I was just interested enough to give it a try, perhaps due to being the right age that such matters as ageism are starting to perk my interest. But the topic of this book is very much an issue for people of all ages, I would have liked to have been more aware of these issues decades ago. I lived with him in Florida during that period and spent many hours taking him to doctors of various types. And so I can personally attest to how right Becca Levy is about the demeaning attitude of many medical professionals. The dermatologist was particularly offensive, calling him "Old Fellow" rather than his name. His nurses would speak to a 90 year old man in the high-pitched voice you might use for a child or a dog. How I wish (with the sharp vision of hindsight) that I'd found another office where he wouldn't be disrespected. In terms of dealing with ageism in society, get involved in politics. Currently, Medicare reimburses therapists with older patients at a lower rate than therapists who work with younger people. Out of 145 medical schools in America, only 5 have geriatric departments. All medical schools require pediatric training but only 10% of schools require geriatric training. The US Civil Rights Act does not include age. When you encounter an ageist stereotype in an advertisement or tv show, write a letter/post of complaint. Boycott companies with demeaning advertising. I'm going to start with the conclusion (of the review) here. The message and lessons of "Breaking the Age Code" is required reading and I definitely recommend the book. It slots in nicely with research on the placebo effects, negative effects of bullying, the results of internalized -isms of every and all flavors, and socialization pros and cons - just to give you a gist. So this is a solid recommendation from me. It's fascinating reading. In fact, you are surely saving some people from severe depression and potentially suicide, and the Talmud teaches that "to save a life is to save the world" -- so Breaking the Age Code is saving the world.
Levy also reveals that some health issues commonly associated with old age ― hearing loss, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease ― are the products of negative stereotypes and prejudices absorbed from our social surroundings. All too often, these fatalistic attitudes about the inevitability of declining health in later life become self-fulfilling prophecies. A Yale professor and leading expert on the psychology of successful aging draws on her groundbreaking research to show how age beliefs can be improved so they benefit all aspects of the aging process.”— The Next Big Idea Club People are better at pattern recognition past the age of 60. Younger adults tend to use left frontal cortex whereas older people use this as well as the right frontal cortex which is used for storing and processing special information, such as a map. Your book is in fact a great work of “ tzedakah ”, or some combination of righteousness, giving, and charity, because you are helping people help themselves, which Maimonides taught was the highest form . What it comes down to, in a nutshell, is that the more positive our view on ageing, the more fulfilling our experience and the better our overall health and mobility will be. We don’t appear to appreciate the immense power that our own attitude to ageing has over our bodies and minds. The difference between a negative or positive outlook can reflect in an average of 7.5 years added to our lives. Our Attitude Towards Age is Affected by SocietyBased on her innovative research, stories that range from pop culture to the corporate boardroom, and her own life, Levy shows how age beliefs shape all aspects of our lives. She also presents a variety of fascinating people who have benefited from positive age beliefs as well as an entire town that has flourished with these beliefs. She explains how our positive and negative age beliefs shape our behaviors, health, and, ultimately, our longevity in her new book Breaking the Age Code (William Morrow; April 12, 2022). Breaking the Age Code is a landmark work, presenting not only easy-to-follow techniques for improving age beliefs so they can contribute to successful aging, but also a blueprint to reduce structural ageism for lasting change and an age-just society. According to research carried out – The Ohio Longitudinal Study, combined with the NDI (National Death Index) – people with the most positive views on ageing live an average of 7.5 years longer than those with negative views. The "review" below won't tell you much about the book itself. It will tell you a lot about how the ideas in the book related to my life experiences. If you are trying to work out if you should read this book or not, this review might not help you much.
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