Psychiatrist's Guide to Successful Retirement and Aging

Baby Boomers are getting older and retiring in staggering numbers. They are also living longer than previous generations, so retirement can span decades. In this book, a seasoned psychiatrist addresses some of the major concerns retirees have about their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being as they age during retirement.

List of contents

Author's Note
Contents
Foreword
Introduction: Psychological Aspects of Retirement and Aging

Part I: Getting Ready: Awareness
Chapter 1 -Emotions
Chapter 2 - Negative Behaviors
Chapter 3 -Relationships
Chapter 4 - Physical changes

Part II: Common Mental Health Problems As We Age
Chapter 5 - Stress and Anxiety
Chapter 6 - Depression and Grief
Chapter 7 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Chapter 8 -Marital and Sexual Issues Later in Life
Chapter 9 - Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Chapter 10- Elder Abuse

Part III: Mental Health in the Final Phase of Life
Chapter 11 -Psychological Caregiver Challenges
Chapter 12 - Emotional Decisions at the End of Life


Part 1V: Psychiatric Treatment Options
Chapter 13 - Can A Psychiatrist Help?
Chapter 14- Therapy
Chapter 15 - Medication

Part V: Coping Skills
Chapter 16 - Stay Active
Chapter 17 - Maintain a Positive Attitude
Chapter 18 - Have a Goal and Stay Engaged
Chapter 19 -Religious Affiliation
Chapter 20- Laughter is the Best Medicine
Conclusion - The Meaning of Life - Aging Wisdom
Acknowledgment
About the Author
Bibliography

About the author

By H Michael Zal

Summary

Baby Boomers are getting older and retiring in staggering numbers. They are also living longer than previous generations, so retirement can span decades. In this book, a seasoned psychiatrist addresses some of the major concerns retirees have about their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being as they age during retirement.

Product details

• Authors: H Michael Zal, H. Zal, H. Michael Zal
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2016
• EAN: 9781442251236
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-5123-6
• No. of pages: 276
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 237 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; SELF-HELP / Aging, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, Popular psychology, Psychology of ageing, Retirement, Coping with old age, Coping with / advice about ageing