內容介紹
在多國皆面臨高齡化的當代，人們的平均壽命逐漸延長，你是否也開始擔心年老的生活、恐懼疾病與逝亡呢？
在《人生下半場的藝術與科學》美國老年學學者凱莉．柏奈博士（Kerry Burnight）將告訴大家如何轉念面對邁向年老的種種懼怕，找回生活的步調與品質！
當眾人在「逐漸年老」的過程都懷揣焦慮的同時，美國老年學學者凱莉．柏奈博士（Kerry Burnight）告訴我們：面對長壽與衰老，其實我們可以有更截然不同的態度！如何「活的巧，活的妙」是對抗衰老恐懼、屏除迷思的首要之務。累計至今，超過數千位曾對衰老懷有懼怕、忐忑不安的民眾，藉由凱莉博士的論點，開始反思「年老」這件事，並逐漸轉念，以振奮樂觀的態度持續在年長的道路上大步邁進，而這正是這世代的人們與我們的父母長輩最需擁有的心態！
在《「晚」轉人生：伴你走過年老生活的心指引》一書中，凱莉博士分享人們該如何揮去邁向衰老的不安與害怕，改以更為平靜且自信的心態踏出每一個通往未來的步伐。凱莉博士的論點和建議作法獲得廣大迴響，已激勵了許多人包括95歲高齡的Betty，重新規畫他們的生活型態並提升品質。「年老並不可怕，可怕的是我們對衰老的恐懼」，凱莉博士認為年紀的增長顯現的並非僅是生命的年限，而是生活品質與內在認知。生命的年限與軀體健康的耗竭並非老年的全貌，一個人對生命的認知才是定義年老的關鍵，當你熱愛你的人生，那正是「長壽」的真義所在。
本書中，凱莉博士將為讀者介紹轉念面對年老的有效做法，包括：以批判性思考帶動思考、連結、感受，適時傾聽內心聲音、探索自我情緒等等。正如同外在的運動訓練能強健體魄，來自內心由內而外散發的力量與動機，亦能使人在邁向年老的過程中，更有餘裕、彈性與心力去面對突如其來的種種，例如診斷宣告、財務危機與生離死別。因此，不論是哪個年齡層，我們都該用最合適的心態面對年老，並陪伴著家人長輩，幫助他們重拾輕快的心靈，也協助你我戰勝衰老恐懼，以自信的步伐邁向漫漫未來人生！
目錄
導言
第一部 為何「喜悅延展力」如此重要
第1章 什麼是喜悅延展力？
第2章 喜悅延展力如何影響你的壽命
第3章 喜悅延展力如何影響你的健康壽命
第二部 什麼能強化你的喜悅延展力
第4章 隨喜悅成長
第5章 與喜悅連結
第6章 以喜悅調適
第7章 用喜悅付出
第三部 如何培養你的喜悅延展力
第8章 填滿你的喜悅儲備
第9章 當你的喜悅延展力下滑時
結語：喜悅延展力的傳承
作者介紹
凱莉．柏奈博士（Kerry Burnight）是美國老年學學者，她認為自己的使命就是讓老年人變得更好。其擁有加州大學歐文分校醫學院教授老年醫學和老年學( the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine) 19 年的經驗，曾於大學的臨床老年病學中心(the University’s Clinical Geriatrics Center)觀察成千上萬人及其家人如何度過老年。最讓她震驚的是人們面對自己老化過程的方式截然不同。對某些人來說，這是一條令人沮喪、有辱人格、痛苦的不斷衰退的軌跡。對其他人來說，度過80或90大壽是莫大的福氣。
改善人們年老生活是凱莉真正的目標，也是這本書誕生的宗旨。隨著寫作的進行，她發表了大量學術期刊文章、書籍章節、雜誌文章和部落格。克里·伯奈特 (Kerry Burnight) 受邀在美國白宮老年司法高峰會和美國司法部發表演講。她曾出現在《Dr. Phil》、《The Doctors》、《Money Matters》、《CBS News》、《NBC News》、《Dr. Drew Show》等電視節目中，並在數百個會議上擔任主講人。她是美國第一個虐待老年人法醫中心（Elder Abuse Forensic Center）的共同創辦人，也是 TheGerontologies.com 的創辦人。身為美國老年學家的她熱衷於透過主題演講、播客、部落格、Instagram、Twitter、Facebook 和 Tiktok 分享健康老化知識。
書評
“A profound and compassionate guide for cultivating a life of deep inner meaning. This book beautifully bridges the science of the brain with the wisdom of the heart—a journey that aligns perfectly with our current understanding of the neurobiology of compassion, connection, and overall well-being. JOYSPAN serves not just as a book, but as both a mirror for self-reflection and a practical map for healing, presence, and ultimately, the experience of joy.”―Dr. James R. Doty, MD, adjunct professor of neurosurgery, Stanford University; founder and director, The Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE); and New York Times bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop
“In a world racing toward longer lifespans through innovation and biotech, Joyspan reminds us what truly matters: the human experience of aging. Dr. Kerry Burnight offers a profound, science-backed framework that complements technological advancements with emotional intelligence, purpose, and joy. This book is a critical companion to the future of longevity."
―Katy Fike, PhD, gerontologist, managing partner of Generator Ventures, and cofounder of Aging2.0
“This book presents a wonderful combination of science, common sense, heart, and practical tools in a way that is accessible and fun. Joyspan will help each of us live our best lives.”
―Laura Mosqueda, MD, director, National Center on Elder Abuse; former dean, University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine; and professor of family medicine, geriatrics, and gerontology
“A transformative guide that redefines what it means to age well…With deep expertise and genuine warmth, Dr. Kerry Burnight offers readers a refreshing and research-based roadmap to living with purpose, connection, and joy—at every stage of life. This is not just a book; it’s an invitation to thrive.”
―Helen Dennis, nationally recognized leader on aging and the new retirement, syndicated columnist, author, speaker and co-author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller Project Renewment ®: The First Retirement Model for Career Women
“Joyspan’s message is urgent and uplifting: Our later years can be rich with growth, connection, purpose, and joy. Kerry Burnight braids the art and science of aging well with the inspiring secrets of her mother, Betty, a social media star at ninety-six! Amidst all the antiaging noise, Joyspan reminds us to embrace the gift of time—no small thing.”
―MT Connolly, JD, recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award, and author of The Measure of Our Age
"[An] insightful debut. Burnight’s cheery tone and targeted tips for dealing with such issues as health setbacks (avoid comparisons to “your pre-setback self” and concentrate instead on small wins, like walking farther than yesterday) will go a long way in helping readers feel supported, and she remains clear-eyed throughout about the painful realities of changes like the loss of independence and the deaths of spouses and loved ones. The result is a pragmatic resource for those who feel anxious about aging."―Publishers Weekly
海外授權
It's been licensed by Sunmark in Japan, by Exem in Russia, in addition to Hachette Octopus in the UK. As of right now Joyspan is #1 in New Release category for Dementia on Amazon.com.
