Background
Pfeiffer, Eric Armin was born on September 15, 1935 in Rauental, Germany. Son of Fritz and Emma (Saborowski) Pfeiffer. came to the United States, 1952. Naturalized, 1957.
( For anyone who is approaching a 65th birthday with trep...)
For anyone who is approaching a 65th birthday with trepidation, this valuable book offers heartening advice on navigating the later years of life. Dr. Eric Pfeiffer, who for thirty years has cared for—and learned from—elderly people, addresses with compassion and deep understanding the multitude of issues that arise for aging individuals and their families. He writes authoritatively but in a conversational tone. His advice is easy to read, easy to follow, and full of wisdom. In short, practical chapters, Dr. Pfeiffer advises on choosing an ideal place to live, finding a range of satisfying activities, and maintaining an active social life. He also explains how best to maintain one's health, mental health, wealth, and independence. Other chapters explore the importance of a spiritual life and the value of maintaining an active sexual life. In addition, the author speaks to the value of charitable giving and describes how it is possible to prepare for a good good-bye to life. Filled with illustrative anecdotes and enhanced with a lovely selection of poems, this reassuring book demonstrates how it is possible to direct and control the aging experience. For every person approaching retirement years, and for their friends and families, the book is an excellent resource and a practical guide.
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psychiatrist gerontologist author
Pfeiffer, Eric Armin was born on September 15, 1935 in Rauental, Germany. Son of Fritz and Emma (Saborowski) Pfeiffer. came to the United States, 1952. Naturalized, 1957.
AB, Washington University, 1956; Doctor of Medicine, Washington University, 1960.
Intern, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, New York, 1960-1961;
resident in psychiatry, U. Rochester, New York, 1961-1964;
practice medicine specializing in psychiatry, Durham, North Carolina, 1966-1976;
practice medicine specializing in psychiatry, Denver, 1976-1978;
assistant professor, Duke U., Durham, 1966-1969;
associate professor, Duke U., Durham, 1969-1972;
professor, Duke U., Durham, 1973-1976;
project director, Duke U., Durham, 1971-1976;
associate director, Duke U., Durham, 1974-1976;
director, Davis Institute Care and Study Aging, Denver, 1976-1977;
professor psychiatry, U. Colorado, Denver, 1976-1978;
professor psychiatry, chief division geriatric psychiatry, U. South Florida College Medicine, Tampa, since 1978;
director Suncoast Gerontology Center, U. South Florida College Medicine, since 1980. Chief psychiatry service Tampa VA Medical Center, 1979-1980. Consultant in field; Chairman of the Board Social Systems, Inc., 1975-1976.
Chairman of Commission on mental health and mental illness of elderly Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1976-1977.
( For anyone who is approaching a 65th birthday with trep...)
(Insightful, lyric poetry, touching on many aspects of the...)
(Basic Concepts in Clinical Psychiatry)
(Sociology, Psychology)
With United States Public Health Service, 1964-1966. Fellow Gerontological Society (chairman clinical medicine section 1975-1976), American Psychiatric Association. Member American Geriatrics Society (Allen Gold medal 1977), Southern Psychiatric Society, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Natasha Maria Emerson, March 21, 1964. Children: Eric Alexander, Michael David, Mark Armin.