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Don't Just Grow Older, Take Charge and Age Boldly!Taking Charge, Volume 2: More Stories on Aging Boldly, like the first volume, continues to put a spotlight on a broad range of issues from care, retirement and leisure, relationships, mental health, and travel to one's spiritual journey. Through these stories readers are provided practical tools to live a happy, fully engaged and empowered life in their later years. Don't just grow older, take charge and age boldly! Volume 2 contains more collected newspaper columns by Herb Weiss, an award-winning journalist whose 40-year body of work is a treasury of well-researched stories and insightful interviews with experts and everyday people who shared their keen observations about growing older. In Praise of TAKING CHARGE: The wit and wisdom of Herb Weiss shines in this second collection of his columns and commentary on the aging experience. Through his vast experience and his keen insight Herb brings a wealth of enjoyment to this examination of truths told in stories of real-life people. For Weiss the choice is clear - age boldly. Don't miss this book. - Kathleen Connell, Former Secretary of State of RI and Former State Director of AARPRI. ""Herb Weiss knocks it out of the ballpark with his book Taking Charge, Volume 2 which continues addressing the journey of aging smart as well as gracefully. He shows how to be an educated consumer when making decisions that affect your financial, emotional and overall life throughout your golden years. Throughout his book, Weiss takes charge of your future independence and aims at keeping you informed and healthy! He is a walking, talking resource and this book is a credit to his well-researched seasoned columns over the years."" -Robyn Spizman, Media Personality and Author of Loving Out Loud; The Power of a Kind Word (New World Library, 2019) Herb Weiss gives us a great gift in his anthology of insights on the many issues of an aging society--from caregiving to mental health to travel and leisure - all you need to know about understanding, appreciating and benefiting from longevity are found in his revelations and assessment of the complex and fascinating issues of growing old in America. Kudos to this Volume 2 of ""his greatest hits."" - Fernando Torres-Gil, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary on Aging, UCLA Professor.""Taking Charge, Volume 2 provides a hearty serving of food for thought from an eclectic menu of aging issues. Author Herb Weiss takes great care to give readers a straightforward examination of timely topics such as Caregiving, Social Security and Healthcare. Each section incorporates expert commentary and analysis from very credible sources. Taking Charge is a worthwhile read and should be shared with friends and colleagues. - Max Richtman, President and CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Taking Charge, Volume 2 by Herb Weiss does not disappoint. The vignettes offer a reality check on aging and are refreshingly optimistic. Weiss' topics are multidisciplinary and have authenticity and clarity. The myriad of topics provides interesting and practical knowledge on aging for both health professionals and the general public. - Janet Cogliano, PhD, retired RN Educator and Clinician

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