Aging category: 2173 books
The Mother I Imagined, The Mom I Knew
A Hybrid Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
In the tradition of Patrick Dennis and Truman Capote, and of Tennessee Williams’ memory play, The Glass Menagerie, Paul Alan Fahey’s memoir, The Mother I Imagined, The Mom I Knew, recounts a son’s loving yet often maddening relationship with his mother over four decades. Told in a hybrid mix...
by Joan S. Mishra
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2012
Drawing on the thoughts of spiritual masters and great thinkers, this book will inspire you to actually look forward to your second half of life as a time of increased simplicity and joy. You will learn ways to become stronger and healthier as you increase in years without the use of drugs. And you...
Your Middle Years – Love Them. Live Them. Own Them.
A Book for the Menopause and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2016
Don’t fear your middle years – embrace them feeling STRONG, VIBRANT and in CONTROL OF YOUR DESTINY!
Authors PAULA MEE and KATE O’BRIEN had a lot of questions when they reached the menopause. While doctors were matter-of-fact and friends had light-hearted conversations about the changes...
Everyday Wisdom
Extraordinary Inspiration from Around the World
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2017
If you could tell the world anything, what would it be?
The idea for this book stemmed from the author’s inspirational thesis titled Words of Wisdom,” which comprised of interviews conducted with older adults. By asking them about their purpose in life, success, happiness, and any advice...
by The Abbotts
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2016
Everyone would like to be youthful, healthy & beautiful forever! This book explanations why the Starseeds, Generations X, Y & Z, have a fear of getting old & maturing. Discover simple & effective exercises to help keep wrinkles, body fat & grey hairs at bay. Plus discover personal fulfillment. You...
by Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
THE PERFECT GIFT for all of the 'GROWN-UPS' still wondering what life is all about.
Talking about the farmer's market:
How much are these carrots?
What, per kilogram?
Each? Really? What does 'heritage' mean?
Could I just have an onion, then, please?
Oh. Do you take credit cards?
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Talking...
by Ronald E. Hudkins
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2014
This book Lower Your High Blood Pressure Naturally, Without a Prescription is of interest to anyone with a tendency to high blood pressure and would like to keep their Hypertension under control without resorting to medications.The information on herbs, supplements, diet, physical activity,...
Wenn das Gehirn älter wird
Was uns ängstigt. Was wir wissen. Was wir tun können
Language: German
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Wir alle machen uns von Zeit zu Zeit Sorgen über die Funktionstüchtigkeit unseres Gedächtnisses und unseres Verstandes, insbesondere mit Überschreiten des fünfzigsten Lebensjahres. Wohltuend unaufgeregt und klar verständlich beschreibt der niederländische Neuropsychologe André Aleman, dass...
The Grandest Love
Inspiring the Grandparent-Grandchild Connection
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
"Grandparenting can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of YOUR life. And you can provide your grandkids with one of the most important experiences of THEIR lives."
-Jerry Witkovsky (MSW)
A longtime social-work professional, grandparenting activist and passionate Grandpa...
At Death's Door
End of Life Stories from the Bedside
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2017
At Death’s Door: End of Life Stories from the Bedside tells the powerful story of Sebastian Sepulveda’s experiences in working with patients at the end of their lives. In some cases, death came quickly, after the patient was first diagnosed with a terminal condition and entered the hospital. In...
Midlife Maze
A Map to Recovery and Rediscovery after Loss
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2017
Have you found yourself wilting in midlife, and wondering what you might do to flourish in your remaining years? Have you lost your way in the midlife maze due to a significant loss? Did you lose your job or desired career advancement? Did you separate or divorce? Did your last child leave home? Did...
Living at the End of Life
A Hospice Nurse Addresses the Most Common Questions
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2018
An updated edition of the most respected book on hospice care—for both patients and caregivers.
This warm and informative resource on hospice and other end-of-life care options now gets an update. It receives a new preface and revised guidance on elders who need more long-term care and support,...
Staying Connected While Letting Go
The Paradox of Alzheimer's Caregiving
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2005
When you’re living with a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease you must be able to survive one emotional upheaval after another. What is most important during this difficult time is that you not only survive the physical demands placed on you as the primary caregiver, but that you...
by Alena Schram
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2014
After a lifetime of enforced diplomatic conduct, Alena Schram has begun venting her opinions on subjects dear to the dicky hearts of baby boomers: from the perils of Facebook, the annoying tendencies of husbands who co-shop, and the defective rearing of grandchildren, to sports cars for the menopausal,...