Worn Out But Not Broken

You wake up tired. You go to bed tired. And somewhere between the two, you're supposed to manage the pain, stretch the money, navigate the doctors, figure out the technology, keep the family from worrying — and still find a reason to get up tomorrow.  Nobody told you it would be this hard. And almost nobody is telling you the truth about what actually helps.  Worn But Not Broken is the book that tells you both.  Written with warmth, directness, and deep respect for everything you've already survived, this is a practical survival guide for older adults who are done pretending they're fine — and ready for real tools that make a real difference. Not inspiration. Not cheerful advice. Real strategies, real resources, and the honest acknowledgment that your life deserves better care than it's getting.  Inside, you'll find practical guidance on managing chronic pain, navigating Medicare and the healthcare system, rebuilding social connection, claiming financial benefits you're owed, understanding depression and grief in later life, protecting your independence, staying cognitively sharp, and finding purpose again.  This book will not tell you to look on the bright side. It will hand you a clearer map, a fuller toolkit, and the knowledge that you are not the only one navigating this terrain.  Worn is not broken. And this book exists because that difference matters enormously.  If you or someone you love is tired of being tired — this is the book that meets you there.