Tuesday, February 15, 2011

At the beginning of 2011, the first of the baby-boomers generation is set to reach the age of 65! According to an article in The Economist magazine, in the 25 Year Special Edition: The World in 2011 (Dec. 2010), we are on the cusp of "the most successful and luckiest generation will move into retirement." The question posed by an article, The Slow Farewell Retirement, boomer-style, is how "the baby boomer generation will take to being pensioners? The generation of the rock n' roll (and all that entails) is not likely to take to retirement too easily—that is an understatement—retirement and baby boomers seems indeed an oxymoron."

In Norma Roth's book, Aging Gracefully with Dignity, Integrity and Spunk Intact, Aging Defiantly, she deftly explores the new age which is dawning. The oldest baby boomers are 64 and even their big brother Paul McCartney now has no doubt that "we'll still need him and still please him" now that he's 68. Just as they transformed youth culture, baby boomers are on their way to reinventing the way society views older people. They are not going quietly into that good night and that's a good thing, says trial lawyer Norma Roth

Roth notes in her book that "science, medicine and technology will be there for baby boomer as the continuing new discoveries every day are setting a pace as rapid as the baby boomers live it." Incredible things will be on store for the generation that thought it had it all: not only the possibility of a brain continuing to function over a lifetime, but the ability for it to continue learning as well. She points out the ways in which baby boomers can be well prepared to take advantage of the coming aids for the brain and body while exploring the limitless horizons and opportunities available for those who dare to be trailblazers. Indeed "being daring" is the way of the Baby Boomers.

Norma Roth's Aging Gracefully employs a combination of humor and straight talk to on how to throw off outdated social mores and go with it. Science is definitely on the side of this baby boomer generation. Hope is highlighted through Roth's book as she bring a bright message for those entering "that age." Brain Power is In, Brain Drain is out: Use It or Lose It, and, the here is the Big Bonus: You can continue to use of the vast amount of knowledge stored in the brain over a lifetime as well. Baby Boomers will have no difficulty understanding the terms applied to the new brain trip: Into the mind:

Learning to utilize Brain Power accumulated over a lifetime is easy; retrieving what you want and utilizing that broad foundation for further forays into new and old areas of interest are explored in the chapters on "Treasure Hunts," and Baby boomers will not be surprised to discover a computer like mechanism awaiting them—their very own "Personal Retrieval System" within the brain. What more shining horizon could the years offer: the coalescence of a rapidly advanced science that promises a new bionic man and woman for the generation that will be in a position to push new limits to human existence.

Here is a Rebecca Reads Review of her book, Aging Gracefully with Dignity, Integrity and Spunk Intact, Aging Defiantly



Age 55 has come and brain power has left! Where did I leave my keys? Is the garage door closed? Did I leave the oven on? Meet my friend, whatshisname. These are common enough events for all of us growing into maturity, or what is better known as the "Silver Generation". It is the time in one's life when conversation revolves around issues of aging, the most frightening being problems of word and memory retrieval. Fear of dementia and failing health are a constant plague. Attitudes toward growing old have to be revisited and changed.

Norma Roth suggests that fear of aging and the panic that accompanies it should be met head on, first with recognition and then with a plan of attack. In the first half of the book she addresses with anecdotal humor, the occurrence of common worrisome situations, and then offers plans of attack. She encourages seniors to relook at their lives and acknowledge strengths and weaknesses. An honest self-appraisal is the first step in dealing with anxieties and handling the obstacles.

In Part 11 Roth offers a detailed list of techniques offering this generation simple useful skills to use in aging boldly yet gracefully. She urges them to accept the weaknesses that age brings and deal with them. She offers skills to be learned to retrieve memories and language through a relearning process. Best of all, she teaches that self-respect is an important tool in maintaining a good image. The author encourages self-recognition of a lifetime of experience which can invaluable in their empowerment.

This self-help book acts as a pep rally for the Silver Generation. It is a bit repetitive but none the less offers positive advice.

For more about Norma Roth go to www.normarothbooks.com

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