Bibliograph

Why did I come into this room?, a candid conversation about aging, Joan Lunden

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Why did I come into this room?, a candid conversation about aging, Joan Lunden

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why did I come into this room?

Responsibility statement

Joan Lunden

Series statement

Thorndike Press large print nonfiction

Sub title

a candid conversation about aging

Summary

Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge-- and does it by taking the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than crying-- unless it makes you pee! She explores the science of aging, including how it affects the body and brain, while dispelling myths. Her helpful information will help you embrace-- or at least prepare for-- the inevitable. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Aging ain't for sissies -- How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are? -- Six sure signs I'm aging -- Old age! Are we there yet? -- Strollers, cars, and wheelchairs! -- I'm not old; I'm 45 plus shipping and handling -- Not only is my short-term memory bad, so is my short-term memory -- Why can't I lose weight like I lose my keys, phone, and sex drive? -- Strong is the new skinny -- Become the CEO of your health -- Think like a doctor -- A heart-to-heart about your heart -- Keep moving! It's harder for the undertaker to catch up with you -- We're basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions: why we need water -- Sometime I laugh so hard, tears run down my leg -- Sleeping Beauty was on to something -- Did you know chocolate makes your clothes shrink? -- Will it matter five years from now? -- Life would be easier with piñatas placed throughout the day -- Mistakes & regrets: it's time to let them go! -- When there are lumps in the road -- Decline to decline -- Friends are therapists you can drink with -- An attitude of gratitude -- Be the person you want to have lunch with -- Be happy: it drives people crazy -- I want to be cremated: it's my last chance for a smokin' hot body -- It's never too late to be the person you want to be

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