Dr. Vines has provided a template for growing old in the youngest way possible. She has detailed a series of creative mental and physical exercises that one can do at any time to help maintain a youthful approach to life's stresses and strains.
I can't stop myself from aging, but I certainly can age smart. This easy to read book has many practical, positive and invaluable ideas on how I, like wine, can age well. Age Smart is a "how to" book which empowers and inspires readers to age successfully and happily.
Age Smart is a timely, effective 'must read,' filled with vital information and techniques for readers who want to continue to live meaningful, productive lives.
A valuable, comprehensive resource for dealing with the challenges of aging. Age Smart covers the broad range of emotional, physical and psychological issues specific to this age group. I highly recommend it.
Dr. Vines has written a compendium of useful information, tips and sound ad-vice for achieving and maintaining good health while we age. The Age Smart approach - a positive "take charge" life style with emphasis on continued learning and maintenance of mental acuity - can certainly help to mitigate some negative concomitants of aging. Her chapters on nutrition, exercise and fitness are important indeed.
An important book for mature adults and those who care about them. Age Smart provides a wealth of easy to understand information about how to de-velop and maintain physical health and mental fitness as people age. The exercises are imaginative, stimulating and fun.
This is an important book for all of us fortunate enough to be aging. Every-one can benefit from its exercises to maintain and even increase mental abilities and functioning. Dr. Vines' emphasis on the mind/body con-nection is critical to healthy aging. Age Smart is a major contribution to the field of health and wellness.
Dr. Harriet Vines' most recent course, "Age Smart, Age Happy," for The Berk-shire Institute for Lifetime Learning, a recognized program of educational opportunities for mature learners, was exceptionally well received. Member comments were filled with praise. Fortunately, she has expanded her guidelines further in this book, which should prove to be a valued addition to this important field.
Truly this is no ordinary book of truisms and platitudes. Age Smart is a greatly nuanced display of the vital mind/body link and aging process. It is user-friendly, exudes wisdom and compassion throughout, and advo-cates mindfulness in all aspects of living. I have lived actively into my ninth decade and recommend this book without reservation.
Age Smart presentations have wowed residents and professional audiences for many years. Some exercises may seem rigorous, but the outcome is worth it. Harriet Vines is a great example of someone who is aging smart; she is aging well, staying fit, and sure seems happy!