Aging Does Not Have To Be a Downer: Books by Cheryl Vassiliadis & Joanna Romer and by Bertha Cooper

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Most modern countries tend to look at aging is a time of slowing down, of loss, of not being able to do what the aging adult has always been able to do or wanted (wants) to do. Creative Aging by Vassiliadis and Romer takes a very different view -- a positive one.

An award-winning book, highly recommended by leading reviewers:

This timely book...is geared to help those who are at or nearing retirement creatively to plan for their upcoming years. More than a how to, this is a book that opens readers' minds to possibilities ahead. Uplifting...thought-provoking."
                                          
                                                                ---Library Journal

"Two boomers who have aged creatively share their advice in this well-written, inspiring book...Vassiliadis and Romer have crafted a book with a strong voice and a thematic approach that is just different enough to make it stand out from the glut of books targeting retiring boomers. For those who want to make the most of their later years, Creative Aging is a very useful guide."

                                         --Barry Silverstein, Foreword Reviews

"The authors...have done their research about their audience, the boomers....This book is a USA Best Books Award finalist 2015. I appreciate that they covered feminism as well as spirituality, and even 'facing death creatively'....Creative Aging: A Baby Boomer's Guide to Successful Living puts things into perspective and has some great suggestions for not letting getting older bring you down."

                                   -Tammy Petty Conrad for Reader Views

"In Creative Aging, Cheryl Vassiliadis and Joanna Romer look at how the Baby Boomer generation can go on being the creative generation that helped change the world. This is not a book that shies away from talking about the things that made this generation famous...an excellent book for good answers for troubling questions."

                                    --FCClibraryoshkosh Library Thing

"The guidelines at the end of each chapter provide excellent techniques for working on each topic. The chapter on feminism is truly unique and valuable. The information on research studies makes this a more professionally written book...with its upbeat focus, timely information, and ways to live in a healthy manner for mind, body, and spirit, the book is a nice guide to remaining healthy and continuing to learn new ways of healing techniques for those of us on a creative path of aging."


                                     -Carol Anderson, U.S. Review of Books


For other books and posts by and about Joanna Romer, click HERE.



For more information about Cheryl Vassiliadis, click HERE.


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A recent confirmation of the ideas and experiences of Vassilisdis and Romer is reflected in the June 2020 release of Old and On Hold: Aging in Place during the Pandemic, written by life-long geriatric specialist, Bertha D. Cooper.. 

Click HERE to learn more.

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