Aging category: 2173 books

Caring for a loved one who is terminally ill can be tremendously stressful under any circumstances. If that person has a degenerative and dementing disease such as Alzheimer's, and is unable to participate in decisions regarding his or her care, the stress is that much greater. When it comes to making...

A leading science writer examines how the brain's capacity reaches its peak in middle age For many years, scientists thought that the human brain simply decayed over time and its dying cells led to memory slips, fuzzy logic, negative thinking, and even depression. But new research from neuroscien­tists...

The internationally revered, Pulitzer Prize-winning father of geriatric medicine offers a revitalizing plan for living a longer and better life. The Longevity Prescription outlines eight essential facets of longevity: exercise, nutrition, mental vitality, sleep, relaxation, love and intimacy,...

Maintaining Your Brain Network will teach you the basics of how the brain commits sensory input to memory in terms you can understand. Exercise and nutrition are important to a healthy brain network and are discussed in terms of what is good for your overall health and specifically the health of your...

The benefits of a successful strength program Growing old does not have to be a struggle with physical ailments, nor does it have mean you can no longer do the things that have been enjoyable at an earlier age. A physical life style contributes to longevity and to productiveness in the elder...

An experienced elder-care provider wrote a detailed letter to a friend, in response to her many questions about much-needed elder-care services. Later, the letter was edited into this e-book. A wellspring of information is included about: how to assess what services the elder needs; the ins and outs...

A CANDID GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS Eldercare Confidential is for the caregivers and caretakers who are often thrust into the role of fiduciary, either by legal appointment or by assuming the role because of their relationship to the elderly person who needs caretaking. Typically, this is a close relative,...

Written by a physical therapist, Wheelchair Freedom! presents a progressive home exercise program for wheelchair patients. It includes a step-by-step exercise program, tips on car transfers, wheelchair safety, accessories, and how to get through tight places. Track your progress and discover how wheelchair...

Do you want to make 2013 the year you actually changed for the better? Do you want your family and friends to notice a new, stronger, more vibrant you? This is the only fitness system you will ever need, period. You won't need to waste hours at a gym. You will be able to transform...

Fraught with physical, relational, professional, and psychological changes, midlife can be a challenging time. But according to Jungian-oriented psychotherapist Kathleen Brehony, "tranformation at midlife offers unparalleled opportunities for a rich, meaningful second half of life."With special sections...

This workout system is perfect if you’re not super fit yet. Even if you are already very fit, don’t get cocky about it. There are some very important things you can learn from this book, even if you’re at the top of your tree already. Here are a couple of ways this home workout...

The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About Great Sex Life After 60, Menopause, Maintaining your Sex Drive, Safe Sex and Rejuvenate your Sex Life.  

Over the past fifty years life expectancy has increased by leaps and bounds. Old age becomes an irrelevant concept for seniors who embrace a lifestyle of regular exercise, sound diet, and sense of purpose. Muscles that are challenged stay strong, minds that are active stay sharp. Start your...

When her beloved soul friend husband, Gerald, passed away a few years ago, and her friends and sons moved to distant cities, she found herself alone for the first time in her life. Gerald, a professional artist, had his studio in their home. Their home was always filled with family life, art, music,...