A Psychiatrist's Guide to Successful Retirement and Aging : Coping with Change.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (278 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Author's Note -- Foreword -- Introduction -- I: Getting Ready: Awareness -- 1 Emotions -- 2 Negative Behaviors -- 3 Relationships -- 4 Physical Changes -- II: Common Mental Health Problems as We Age -- 5 Stress and Anxiety -- 6 Depression and Grief -- 7 Drug and Alcohol Abuse -- 8 Marital and Sexual Issues Later in Life -- 9 Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease -- 10 Elder Abuse -- III: Mental Health in the Final Phase of Life -- 11 Psychological Caregiver Challenges -- 12 Emotional Decisions at the End of Life -- IV: Psychiatric Treatment Options -- 13 Can A Psychiatrist Help? -- 14 Therapy -- 15 Medication -- V: Coping Skills -- 16 Stay Active -- 17 Maintain a Positive Attitude -- 18 Have a Goal and Stay Engaged -- 19 Religious Affiliation -- 20 Laughter is the Best Medicine -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author.
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.