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Discover the inspiring national bestseller about aging and health that "will help us all live each year to the fullest" (Sheryl Sandberg).
We've all seen the ads on TV and in magazines-"50 is the new 30!" or "60 is the new 40!" A nice sentiment to be sure, but CEO of AARP Jo Ann Jenkins disagrees. 50 is 50, and she, for one, likes the look of it.
In Disrupt Aging , Jenkins focuses on three core areas-health, wealth, and self-to show us how to embrace opportunities and change the way we look at getting older. Here, she chronicles her own journey and that of others who are making their mark as disruptors to show readers how we can be active, healthy, and happy as we get older. Through this powerful and engaging narrative, she touches on all the important issues facing people 50+ today, from caregiving and mindful living to building age-friendly communities and making our money last.
This is a book for all the makers and doers who have a desire to continue exploring possibilities, to celebrate discovery over decline, and to seek out opportunities to live the best life there is.
Author Notes
Jo Ann Jenkins is chief executive officer of AARP, the world's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to social change and helping people 50 and over to improve the quality of their lives. Prior to her appointment as CEO, Jenkins served as their chief operating officer and before that, was president of AARP Foundation, AARP's affiliated charity.Prior to the coming to AARP Foundation, Jenkins was the CEO of the Library of Congress. In May 2010, she was recognized by the technology industry with the 11th annual Women in Technology Leadership Award for her innovative work on the Library of Congress Experience. She is also a recipient of the Library of Congress Distinguished Service Award. She is a Malcolm Baldrige fellow, recipient of the 2013 Black Women's Agenda Economic Development Award for spearheading investments undergirding innovative social impact programs, and one of the NonProfit Times' Power and Influence Top 50 for 2013 and 2014.
Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
Society claims that you're over the hill at 50, but middle age doesn't have to be a death sentence, according to Jenkins, CEO of AARP. It's not about aging she says. It's about living. Using her own life experiences as well as her organization's resources, Jenkins (assisted by cowriter Workman) advocates for viewing midlife as a time to grow and create meaningful experiences. She focuses on three aspects health, finances, and self, and urges midlifers to take an active role. They need to be health consumers rather than patients, demand livable homes and transportation, and view savings as a resiliency plan. She stresses the importance of fighting ageism by speaking out about rights and the value of intergenerational lifestyles. Jenkins offers numerous examples of seniors who've made a difference and lists resources for further support. Jenkins has written a playbook for improving life for adults at any age, pointing the way to the freedom to choose, earn, learn, and pursue happiness. With a positive outlook and many creative suggestions, this straightforward book will be an inspiration to boomers and millennials.--Smith, Candace Copyright 2016 Booklist
Library Journal Review
Jenkins, CEO of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), skillfully dismantles common assumptions around aging by presenting research, analysis, and achievements by individuals thriving in the middle and later parts of their lives. Drawing on studies that dispute the idea that people over age 50 who remain in the workforce take opportunities away from younger workers, Jenkins instead suggests economic security and overall well-being are shared possibilities for people of all ages and backgrounds. She adds that those over 50 play a leading role as consumers of goods and services of all kinds, noting that this fast-growing population drives the economy and influences public policy in communities, safety, health, and social security. Jenkins clearly demonstrates how this generation contributes a lifetime of expertise, energy, and financial resources to support civic institutions and a broad range of neighborhoods while making sacrifices to care for grandchildren and aging loved ones. The text is aided by questions for awareness and action relating to health and lifestyle goals. VERDICT While specific tax and Medicare terms are from a U.S. perspective, this book will appeal to an extensive audience, especially those interested in what's possible when all of us live longer, healthier lives that connect us to our families and communities.-Bernadette McGrath, Vancouver P.L. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Introduction Why Disrupt Aging? | p. 1 |
| Chapter 1 The New Reality of Aging | p. 11 |
| Chapter 2 Own Your Age | p. 33 |
| Chapter 3 Design Your Life | p. 51 |
| Chapter 4 Take Control of Your Health | p. 73 |
| Chapter 5 Choose Where You Live | p. 103 |
| Chapter 6 Finance Your Future | p. 131 |
| Chapter 7 Put Your Experience to Work | p. 157 |
| Chapter 8 Let's Change the Rules | p. 181 |
| Chapter 9 A New Vision for Living and Aging in America | p. 209 |
| Join the Conversation | p. 217 |
| Take Action | p. 219 |
| Learn More: Resources | p. 239 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 243 |
| Notes | p. 247 |
| About the Author | p. 265 |