Up with Aging

About the Book

A look at the golden years is presented in Up with Aging, the stunning new picture book featuring photography of Liz Waring, supplemented with quotes by gerontology experts.

Blessed with modern medicine, people are living longer than ever. To enjoy the golden years with optimism, high energy, sense of humor and a passion for life is the ideal to which most aspire. This book celebrates and affirms such a life.

Readers will learn from various gerontologists in the introduction, that environment and lifestyle contribute more to healthy senior years than genetics, and qualities such as resilience, creativity, fitness, and volunteering are all empowering.

Vividly tinted black and white photographs illustrate seniors engaged in a myriad of activities. Twenty-two photographs depict ideas such as, “It’s never too late to launch a dream.” “Keep a kickin’.” “Take things lightly.” “Let love bloom at any age.” Dark glasses worn by the seniors lend a touch of intrigue and glamour, and together with the whimsically colored photos, the effect is light-hearted and up beat.

As the senior population swells, with someone turning 50 every 7 seconds, aging is a timely topic. Up with Aging is a very special life-affirming book. This compelling and heartwarming book is inspirational and makes a wonderful gift, particularly appropriate for baby boomers on up.

Liz Waring is a photographer specializing in commissioned portraits of children and families. www.waringportrait.com.