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About the Book:
The often-surprising results of Levy’s science offer stunning revelations about the mind-body connection. She demonstrates that many health problems formerly considered to be entirely due to the aging process, such as memory loss, hearing decline, and cardiovascular events, are instead influenced by the negative age beliefs that dominate in the US and other ageist countries. It’s time for all of us to rethink aging and Breaking the Age Code shows us how to do just that.
Based on her innovative research, stories that range from pop culture to the corporate boardroom, and her own life, Levy shows how age beliefs shape all aspects of our lives. She also presents a variety of fascinating people who have benefited from positive age beliefs as well as an entire town that has flourished with these beliefs.
Breaking the Age Code is a landmark work, presenting not only easy-to-follow techniques for improving age beliefs so they can contribute to successful aging, but also a blueprint to reduce structural ageism for lasting change and an age-just society.
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subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Ageism & Advocacy
Aging & Longevity > Aging & Longevity
Aging & Longevity > Demographics
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical
Aging & Longevity > Lifelong Learning
Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging
Aging & Longevity > Retirement
Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation
Aging & Longevity > Unconscious Bias
Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness
Community Engagement > Community Based Learning
Community Engagement > Community Engagement
Community Engagement > Diversity & Inclusion
Creative Aging > Arts Education
Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model
Creative Aging > Creative Expression
Creative Aging > Intergenerational Programming
Creative Aging > Program Models
Creative Aging > Skills Mastery
Creative Aging > Social Engagement
Creative Aging > Teaching Artistry
contributor
Becca Levy