Enjoy Old Age: A Practical Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393316513 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 162 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Brody, New York Times “With humor and personal anecdotes, Skinner suggest ways to shape an older person’s environment so that the imperfections of old age present as few intrusions as possible.” New Orleans Times-Picayune "People are now planning better for physical old age," the authors write, "but a different kind of planning is necessary for the enjoyment of it. Skinner gives solid and uplifting advice on dealing with the problems of age. F. With Margaret Vaughan, an expert on aging and formerly a research associate at Harvard, he shows you how to: * make changes in your surroundings to compensate for the drawbacks of age; * combat forgetfulness and keep thinking clearly and creatively; * get along better with younger people and children; * deal with the new emotional responses age brings and much more.. “A wealth of practical guidelines to enhance the pleasures of life.” Jane E. That is where we hope this book will help." One of the twentieth century's most notable psychologists, B
-- TimeCommonsense advice for mitigating the problems brought on by growing older can make being old much nicer than you anticipate or may now be experiencing. -- New York TimesWith humor and personal anecdotes, Skinner suggests ways to shape an older person's environment so that the imperfections of old age present as few intrusions as possible. -- Jane E. A cheering book to read, to give to someone you love who is growing older. Brody, New York Times. -- VogueA collection of sensible tips for the elderly. -- New Orleans Times-PicayuneA wealth of practical guideline
Theodore M. Alper said A fascinating book potentially useful for everyone. Whatever you think of behaviorism, or Skinner's other works, this book is an admirable effort, and his approach to old age can be profitably adapted by those of any age. Skinner takes a clear-eyed look at how to alter one's environment -- one's home, one's habits, developed over a lifetime but often suboptimal for the person one has become -- to minim. Recomendation of an old B. F. Skinner and M. Vaughan book. This is one of the most useful books I have read. Bought it originally in 1983 when it first came out. At that time I was only Recomendation of an old B. F. Skinner and M. Vaughan book. Amazon Customer This is one of the most useful books I have read. Bought it originally in 1983 when it first came out. At that time I was only 40 years old. I have since bought two more copies.The suggestions it contains are very worthwhile for old persons, for whom the book was written but it is also very useful for young people. It will help to remember things, hav. 0 years old. I have since bought two more copies.The suggestions it contains are very worthwhile for old persons, for whom the book was written but it is also very useful for young people. It will help to remember things, hav. A wonderful finishing touch to B. F. Skinner's career When he was almost 80 years old Skinner, the creator of behaviourism, decided to share with us his wisdom about old age.This is a very useful book for people approaching old age, or for those who have to deal with old people.