Aging can be both a blessing and a curse. The positives are fantastic: you have a lifetime of experience, memories, and wealth to enjoy in your golden years. On the downside, there are stiff joints, aching muscles, and of course, worsening vision. Thankfully, a proper diet, physical activity, and regular visits to your optometrist or ophthalmologist are all things that can help aging go that much smoother.
One option that people over 40 may want to consider is KAMRA. You’ve likely heard a lot about LASIK, the vision correction procedure that has helped millions get rid of their glasses and contacts. But KAMRA is specifically designed to address presbyopia, also known as vision over 40, an unavoidable part of aging that can affect older individuals whether they’ve had vision problems in the past or not. KAMRA is an option for those who do not want to worry about finding or toting around reading glasses. And after your procedure, here are 5 books about embracing aging that you can start reading – sans reading glasses.
The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
Who says you can only take a road trip the year after you graduate from college? Not the two protagonists in Michael Zadoorian’s The Leisure Seeker. Bored by their living arrangement, two seniors escape from their retirement home to embark on a fun, adventurous, and unlikely road trip. And if you’re not the type to hit the road, you can live vicariously through these two vibrant characters and their antics.
Do Not Go Quietly by George and Sedena Cappannelli
This book is perfect for anybody at any age who wants to live their life with more purpose, focus, and mindfulness. Oftentimes, our lives fling us on a path we never intended to take, filled with responsibilities and obligations that may be important, but don’t necessarily fulfill the passions deep within us. With the sassy subtitle “A Guide To Living Consciously and Aging Wisely for People Who Weren’t Born Yesterday”, Do Not Go Quietly is a manifesto for those who believe it is never too late to live your life fiercely and with focus.
Late Fifties, Single, and Wondering Why by Dale-Marie Sanders
This witty and insightful book is an exploration of aging and relationships. The author takes readers on an amusing and emotional journey through understanding the dynamic between men and women and the complicated world of dating by sharing stories from her own life and interviewing numerous people about their own relationships. For those at any age, in any relationship status, who are simply curious about human relationships, this book is a fantastic way to pass a few hours.
The Art of Aging: A Doctor’s Prescription for Well-Being by Dr. Sherwin B. Nuland
If there’s one thing aging forces us to do, it is to pay attention to our bodies in ways we’ve never paid attention to them before. In fact, your body will demand it. Fortunately, there are books like The Art of Aging to give us the guidance we need. In this book, Dr. Sherwin B. Nuland teaches readers how to view the process of aging as an art form to embrace, as opposed to a disease to combat.
Indeed, a large part of the art of aging is practicing regular self-care. As mentioned, paying attention to what you are consuming and how often you are moving are vital elements of this. Being engaged in your medical care is also extremely important, and this does not exclude your eye care. If you think that undergoing a procedure like KAMRA will help improve your independence and quality of life, stop by a Frantz Eye Care location in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Lehigh Acres, or Punta Gorda to speak to one of our eye specialists to see whether KAMRA is right for you.
