Product Overview
From Follett
First published in 1991 and revised in 1993.;"Advice, ideas, humor, anecdotes, poetry, and warmth for women in the second half of life.";Includes bibliographical references (page 303-305) and index. Offers advice to women on how to be happy and productive in the second half of their lives, discussing activities and sexuality, housing and travel, self-advocacy, dealing with depression and loss, building relationships, and other topics.
From the Publisher
In a society that worships youth and relegates its seniors to second-class citizen status, many elderly women end up ignored, mourning their lost youth. It doesn't have to be that way, says Dr. Ruth Harriet Jacobs, Remarkable Aging Smart Person and self-proclaimed troublemaker. Her solution: Be An Outrageous Older Woman. A unique guide to living it up in the senior years, this feisty book addresses the many issues faced by older women in a sassy, humorous and yes, even outrageous way. Drawing from her personal experience and from years of meticulous research, Dr. Jacobs covers such areas as: