Living On The Edge: Growing To The End O

Plot

We are aging from the moment we are born, but often it isn't until our fifties or sixties, when the wrinkles start to appear or a health crisis develops, that we suddenly think, "I'm getting old!" Even as modern technology keeps us living longer and in better condition than our parents at this age, the losses of life accumulate. Living becomes more stressful as we cope with medications, tests, waning strength and other aging changes. Living on the Edge: Growing to the End of Life looks at one woman's perception of life as a "senior citizen": its fears and problems, its joys and spiritual rewards. Ways to ease caregiving stresses are detailed and the trauma of watching a loved one fade away is discussed. The steps of practical and emotional preparation for death are outlined, as is the process of grieving for each loss as it comes and then moving on to a meaningful life. Readers will relate to the author's experiences and discover ways to alleviate their own difficult situations through the ideas presented.