Stress Management & Longevity

The world is aging. Age is accompanied by opportunities as well as challenges. When we age we gain wisdom and maturity. We learn that, with time, we can overcome problems and deal with unhappy periods in our lives. We understand that if we manage our stressful periods, they tend to pass and we can be happy again. However, too many life changes or everyday hassles can lead to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. This state can threaten health, undermine relationships, compromise our work, and destroy our happiness. This book addresses the relationship between longevity, aging, and stress. It describes the varied stressors of later life and presents effective coping mechanisms. The book emphasizes the importance of physical and social activity and the healing power of nature. The book provides updated research information and practical solutions for coping with stressful life events and changes associated with aging.

Dr. Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha is a Psychology Professor, scholar, and activist focusing on the well-being of older adults.She has taught psychology and conducted research on culture, health, and happiness in later life for more than 20 years. Her work has taken her around the world. Her projects have focused on older adults in the U.S., Germany, Ecuador, Turkey, and other places. She has published more than 30 articles, book chapters, and two books on healthy aging. She lives and works in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.