Award-winning authors Marcy Houle and Elizabeth Eckstrom have teamed up again following the success of their critically acclaimed book The Gift of Caring, winner of the 2016 National Christopher Award. This new book blends frontline science with inspirational stories and insights from wise elders for aging with health, joy, and purpose. The book explains how our bodies and brains age, defining what can be expected with aging and what is unusual. It demonstrates ways we can significantly increase our chances for a positive aging experience into our 80s, 90s and 100s. It offers key strategies for meeting the challenges of aging, informs us of issues of inclusion and equity, and advises on handling legal and financial affairs. The Gift of Aging illustrates how we can make the third act of our lives meaningful and fulfilling, ensuring we as elders can make a difference in our world.
Marcy Cottrell Houle Ordre des livres




- 2023
- 2019
A Generous Nature: Lives Transformed by Oregon
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Focusing on the impact of individual visionaries, this book features 21 biographical profiles of twentieth-century conservation leaders who played pivotal roles in preserving Oregon's natural treasures. Through their stories, it highlights the dedication and philanthropy that shaped the state's environmental legacy, celebrating their contributions to conservation and the enduring importance of protecting nature for future generations.
- 2018
The Gift of Caring
- 317pages
- 12 heures de lecture
- 2015
The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Exploring the challenges of modern healthcare for aging Americans, this book combines personal narrative and expert advice from a geriatrician. It presents a daughter's quest for assistance for her parents alongside practical strategies from Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom, aimed at safeguarding both loved ones and caregivers. The authors, Marcy Houle and Dr. Eckstrom, provide insights that reveal the complexities of aging, making it a vital resource for families navigating the healthcare system.