Die neue Psychologie des Alterns

We age differently today. Not only do we live significantly longer than previous generations, but the process of aging itself functions quite differently than it did 30 or 40 years ago. However, images and prejudices about aging and being old still linger in our minds, which are no longer valid. What are the challenges of advanced age today? How must our understanding of aging change in the future? How can we individually prepare well for old age? Answers to these questions are provided by the renowned aging psychologist Prof. Dr. Wahl in his book about perhaps the most multifaceted and complex phase of our lives. He demonstrates that we need not fear aging and how we can actively prepare for it. Based on solid findings from long-term studies spanning several decades, he corrects our stubbornly negative assessment of age and paints a new, more nuanced picture of aging that reveals many surprisingly positive aspects, such as adaptability, balance, and mental health.