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Review: The Golden Years

The Golden Years: Healthy Aging & the Older Adult by Christopher W. Bogosh, Good Samaritan Books, 2013, 136 pages. The Golden Years is a very practical book that tackles a topic many of us avoid -  aging. Author, Christopher Bogosh, draws from his experience as a nurse and a minister to offer counsel on growing old for the glory of God. He discusses the aging process, tips for healthy living, managing one's health care, and common and chronic health problems. In the section on health care management, Bogosh covers the importance of making decisions about future medical care prior to any emergency. As Christians, we know that death is not the end nor is it to be fear. At the same time, we also believe in the sanctity of life. Hence we need wisdom to consider advance medical directives and such in a God-glorifying manner. The book also discusses financial and insurance issues specific to the elderly living in the United States. I wonder if the author w...