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About the book

Taking Charge Volume I

Don’t just grow older, take charge and age boldly! Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly is a collection of newspaper columns by Herb Weiss, an award winning journalist whose body of work is a treasury of well-researched stories and insightful interviews with experts and everyday people who have shared their observations about growing older.


Taking Charge covers a myriad of aging issues ranging from care giving and retirement planning to thoughts about spirituality and death. Through these stories, readers are empowered with practical tools to live a happy, engaged and empowered second half of life.

A must-read for anyone who is a caregiver or a giver of care. Take a look inside:

VOLUME I: Foreword, Preface, and Table of Contents. (pdf)

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in praise of

Dr. Nancy Carriuolo

Dr. Nancy Carriuolo

Dr. Nancy Carriuolo

“Herb Weiss’ book gives practical information for caregivers and a foreshadowing for those of us approaching retirement years. Links keep the information fresh.”


- President of Rhode Island College

John O’Connor

Dr. Nancy Carriuolo

Dr. Nancy Carriuolo

“‘Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly’ is more than a book about aging well. What it actually reveals is how to live well. Each page crackles with insight, perspective and good advice. There’s a lot of hard-earned wisdom to be found on these pages.”


- Editorial Director at McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

Paul Kleyman

Dr. Nancy Carriuolo

William Benson

“Herb Weiss reminds our anti-aging society that becoming pro-aging can bring us greater rewards than mere wrinkle cream and tummy tucks.”


- Publisher of Generations Beat Online, the E-News of the Journalist Network on Generations

William Benson

William Benson

William Benson

"Herb Weiss’ unique experience as a journalist, congressional aide, arts and culture critic and aging expert come together beautifully in this rich sweep of commentary on aging in America today.”


- Managing Principal in Health Benefits and former Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Administration on Aging

Dr. Phil Clark

William Benson

Dr. Phil Clark

“These stories within stories blend real-world wisdom and research to create an engaging and enlightening view of the many sides of aging that is both informative and inspiring.”


- Director of Gerontology Program, University of Rhode Island

Connie Goldman

William Benson

Dr. Phil Clark

“Herb Weiss knows well the power of the personal story to both teach and learn. Aging brings changes and challenges, whether we are a caregiver, the one in care, or anyone who is dealing with his or her own aging.”


- Speaker, Author, and Public Radio Producer on Aging Issues

Weiss takes charge of your future independence and aims at keeping you informed and healthy!


Robyn Spizman, New York Times Best-selling Author

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