Embrace Aging

"In this practical guide, Guerrasio, a medical doctor, shares her tips for addressing the challenges of getting older, including hair loss, wrinkles, osteoarthritis, incontinence, insomnia, and diminished sexual function. Much of her sensible advice is the usual—hydrate, eat healthy foods, exercise, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol and caffeine. But then Guerrasio will throw a curve ball, moving into more intimate territory and offering technical sexual advice for coping with disorders like erectile dysfunction. Forget trying to turn back the clock. Guerrasio instead empowers people to take control of how they age. Learn something new, she suggests, celebrate small wins, write in a journal, connect with others. Make a retirement plan with a sense of purpose and new identity, and find common ground with community members. Guerrasio sprinkles in anecdotes from her own life and refers frequently to her likable patients. A constipated woman makes a “poop chart.” An active 83-year-old says, “If you rest, you rust!” And Guerrasio reminds readers to smile. It releases feel-good hormones like endorphins and serotonin. A book full of good and useful words of wisdom. * Booklist * Dr Guerrasio's compassion for seniors shines throughout this book. With gentle humor and real-life examples, she convincingly conveys how everyone can live out our fullest lives healthfully and safely. -- Jane S. Kim, MD, Geriatric Medicine Associates At last—a reasonable and common-sense approach to an elder patient’s “owner’s manual.” Dr. Guerrasio’s book provides helpful information on managing so many diverse medical and life issues. What I love about the book is the way she empowers her patients to take charge of their own heath care. I highly recommend this book for all of us to age well, with grace and vigor. -- Dr. C, author of “Possibilities with Parkinson's: A Fresh Look"" This book helps you find your aging superpowers! Dr. Guerrasio uses patient stories, straightforward advice, and laughs to help you live your best life. I want her in my corner as I age! -- Judy Zerzan-Thul, MD, MPH, clinical associate professor, medicine, University of Washington, 2008-2009 Health and Aging Policy Fellow, and chief medical officer, Washington State Health Care Authority Dr. Guerrasio is an incredibly interesting and entertaining writer. She tells a story that you cannot wait to keep reading. I think this book might be the secret ingredient we all need as we contemplate aging. After reading Embrace Aging, I feel more confident about what my future holds. -- Natalie B., 52 Dr. Guerrasio’s book has challenged and changed me. Even though I am in the midst of my 87th year, I no longer consider myself aged or elderly, but aging. I am a work in progress. I loved Dr. Guerrasio’s warmth, vast medical knowledge, and gentle humor, so present in the book. The way she engages the most difficult, complex, and uncomfortable subjects is remarkable. Embracing Aging is a resource for anyone, regardless of their age, wishing to move forward confident and well-informed as they address their ongoing journey. -- Jim B., 87 Embrace Aging is so incredibly well written and easy to understand. Dr. Guerrasio is a brilliant doctor. Thank you for sharing this information. -- Barb F., 74"