The Gift of Aging

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is helping bring awareness to healthy aging this month by highlighting The Gift of Aging as its December Book of the Month.

Award-winning authors Marcy Houle and Elizabeth Eckstrom have teamed up again following the success of their critically acclaimed book The Gift of Caring, with The Gift of Aging. This new book blends frontline science with inspirational stories and insights from wise elders for aging with health, joy, and purpose. The Gift of Aging explains how our bodies and brains age, defining what can be expected with aging and what is unusual. It demonstrates ways we can significantly increase our chances for a positive aging experience into our 80s, 90s and 100s. It offers key strategies for meeting the challenges of aging, informs us of issues of inclusion and equity, and advises on handling legal and financial affairs. The Gift of Aging illustrates how we can make the third act of our lives meaningful and fulfilling, ensuring we as elders can make a difference in our world.