TY - BOOK AU - Gerike,Ann E. TI - Old is not a four-letter word: a midlife guide SN - 1576010023 (alk. paper) AV - HQ1059.5.U5 G47 1997 U1 - 305.244 21 PY - 1997/// CY - Watsonville, CA PB - Papier-Mache Press KW - Middle-aged persons KW - United States KW - Psychology KW - Attitudes KW - Aging KW - Psychological aspects KW - Midlife crisis N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-[131]); Contents: Introduction. In the sands of denial -- You look great for your age. The myth of loss of looks -- I'd like you to meet Whatsisname. The myth of memory loss -- How is it possible to know less when you've learned more? The myth of inevitable mental decline -- The midlife crossover. It can both lift and separate -- For women and those who love them. The myth of menopausal madness -- For men and those who love them. Temporary power outage, or why don't you come when I call you? -- I have a brother and sister, so my parents must have done it three times. Changing attitudes toward sexuality -- Do you really WANT to climb mountains when you're eighty-four? The myth of inevitable physical decay -- Galloping ageism: whoa! Ten way to feel better about not being younger UR - http://www.archive.org/details/oldisnotfourlett00geri UR - http://www.openlibrary.org/books/OL655459M ER -