aging

An introduction to what it's like to be old, physically and mentally, describing the joys and challenges of old age.

A graphic novelization of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story that depicts the curious life of Benjamin Button, who is born an old man, much to the consternation of his father, and proceeds to age backwards, finally ending up an infant.

Presents twenty-three articles debating issues related to aging in America, discussing the economics of supporting an aging population, social security reform, health care, and the social perception of the elderly.

The Tuck family is confronted with an agonizing situation when they discover that a ten-year-old girl and a malicious stranger now share their secret about a spring whose water prevents drinkers from ever growing any older.

A collection of thirty-eight poems Margaret Randall wrote to her lifetime companion who suffers from chronic pain.

Presents a guide to aging that covers how to ensure that a longer life can be experienced in a happy and positive manner, and analyzes various myths and misconceptions about old age that prevent individuals from adequately planning for a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.

Provides contemporary and historical information, including statistics, on several aspects of aging in the U.S., including growth of the older population, economic status, living arrangements, working and retirement, politics, driving, health, assistance and care, crime, and dying.

Wendy Darling Braverman, the great-granddaughter of the original Wendy from the Peter Pan legend, has trouble--as do all the women in her family--dealing with reality after her trip to Neverland as a thirteen-year-old, and tries to prepare her daughter Berry for the arrival of Peter who is sure to break her heart.

"A Dolphin Book." The author's observations on aging and the way we view the world at different stages of life.