If you are freaking out over a milestone birthday—your own or that of a loved one, If you worry about getting older, If you just detected another wrinkle on your face, stop fretting right now and open this book.
Here are 26 simple, common-sense tips from A to Z to help you get through life, to cheer you up, to brighten your soul and to hearten your resolve to thrive.
This short read will:
- Impact the way you think about aging
- Motivate you to look at habits that
- support healthy longevity
- Inspire you to be more active
- Enrich your day-to-day enjoyment of life
- Encourage you to feel gratitude and make you smile
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“Sieglinde Othmer stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration . . . she is a testament to the fact that life’s most exquisite adventures often await us in the later chapters and that the pursuit of well-being is a journey worth embarking upon, at any age.” —Dr. David Friedman, International Award-Winning, #1 Best-Selling Author of Food Sanity, Syndicated TV/Radio Host, Keynote Speaker
“It’s no wonder that Sieglinde Othmer has a smile with such warmth. Joyous Longevity reveals the secret to her vibrancy. And I want some of that! I love the stories she shares to which we can all relate. Joyous Longevity is not only for people of a certain age, but it is also for people wishing to reach that certain age having maintained a great quality of life. Joyous Longevity is a life enhancing tool. Enjoy this guide. I certainly did and will share it with others. It offers steps that, if followed, fortify your ability to remain independent and to thrive.” —Silver Wainhouse, Joy Artisan, Certified Coach, Founder/Director of the Black Joy Lab
“A quick and delightful read.” —Annette Barrie, Avon Representative for Fifty Years
“Joyous Longevity is a terrific combination of storytelling and education on living one’s best life. The author takes readers on a journey through her life experiences traveling the globe and pursuing new ventures. She has a zest for life that is obvious and pervasive throughout her book. Her concepts are both simple and inspiring. The reader gets the opportunity to live vicariously through the author’s adventures while accumulating ideas to improve habits that create a better life for themselves. Joyous Longevity is a quick, energetic, and informative read that will help many readers live life to its fullest by pursuing their dreams in both big and small ways.” —Chris Carr, Awesome Friend and Family Man
“Winston Churchill said, 'A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you would actually look forward to the trip.’ This quote came to mind when reading this delightful book. Instead of dreading getting old, Sieglinde’s wonderful A to Z approach to aging provides us fellow travelers with inspirational, motivating, fun and creative ideas to maximize every moment of our gift of life.” —Joan Israelite, Consultant at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
“This book, like the YMCA, stands as a beacon, promoting a positive perspective on aging and championing the belief that each passing year is a testament to resilience, wisdom, and a life well-lived. With Sieglinde’s field guide, I look forward to the journey into the later years with a twinkle in my eye and unfinished tasks ahead.” —Mark Hulet, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Sieglinde Othmer, PhD earned her doctorate in social sciences at the University of Hamburg, Germany. A refugee, immigrant, academic, administrator, researcher, and gardener, she raised three children and three dogs, and has traveled to over forty countries. In this book, she shares the wisdom she has acquired in eighty years of living. She is a board member of the United Nations Greater Kansas City chapter. She resides in Parkville, Missouri, on a lake where Canada geese fly over, where blue herons fish, and where great horned owls keep night watch. Her purpose is to help people feel good about their age. At any age.
