Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Hampton Roads Publishing
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (328 pages)
Language
English
Description
"The answers you need-the personal, "been there" advice you can trust. After his father suffered a massive stroke and his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Jim Comer found himself an overnight "parent" at the age of 51. When he walked into his father's hospital room everyone looked to him as the man who knew all the answers. He soon realized he didn't even know the questions. In ten years of caregiving, Comer has not only learned the questions...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide to caring for aging parents
For women and men who are involved in caring for aging parents, and for those who see caregiving in their future, this empathetic and practical book offers complete coverage of all the practical issues you are likely to confront-while addressing the emotional stress and particular needs of caregivers. Claire Berman, drawing on her own experiences, the experiences...
63) Calypso
Author
Language
English
Description
"With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny--it's a book that can make you laugh 'til you snort, the way only family can. Sedaris's powers of observation have never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life. Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale? Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Baby Boom Generation is reaching Retirement age in massive numbers, and thanks to increases in longevity, most are likely to live 30 years or longer in retirement.
The other stages of life have established blueprints which have been handed down through the generations. However, no prior generation has ever experienced a 30 year period of 'retirement', so we have no established road map for navigating the challenges and opportunities of this...
Author
Language
English
Description
In this groundbreaking book, Sue Brightman beckons us into timely and promising news about women over 50: it's not about aging, it's about becoming more of who we really are and doing what we're called to do. Based on 100 interviews with women age 50-70+, Brightman discovers emerging themes of burgeoning creativity, spiritual growth, and a zesty freedom to experiment with new roles, new businesses, and new priorities. Blasting out of the water the...
Author
Language
English
Description
This short book is, before anything else, a celebration of the Seasoned Woman. She is a treasure of wisdom and grace who needs to be observed for her beauty and for the abundance of sagacity and benevolence she has quietly demonstrated to those willing to open their eyes and observe. It is she and her students who have kept humanity's careening ship, often manned by drunken sailors, afloat. It is she who has historically been most responsible for...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Caring for our Parents and Other Loved Ones" is a 21st century guide covering the countless details in caring for an elderly, ill, or dying loved one. It addresses many vital issues, such as shifts in physical prowess, senior driving skills, discerning mental skills, along with holistic approaches. And with the utmost respect and love, the author includes his own intimate journey in caring for his mother. Whether you are the patient, a loved one,...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that the leading cause for death in 2030 will be cancer, followed by hepatitis and Alzheimer's disease. But in seven years, you'll have a whole new body. How can you make it a good one?
In Your Journey to Aging Well, you'll learn the four major components of good health: water, exercise, quality food, and sleep-and you'll learn how to maximize these components to take control of your health...
Author
Language
English
Description
How should we prepare for later life? And how should we all, as societies, prepare for our rapidly ageing populations? What are the secrets – personal and national – of growing older happily and well? Award-winning British travel writer Brian Schofield sets off on a deeply personal mission in search of the answers, visiting and interviewing elders in Afghanistan, Tobago, Japan, The Cook Islands, Calabria, Kenya, Tanzania and Florida, to uncover...
Author
Language
English
Description
Make the most of retirement with this guided, interactive bucket list packed full of ideas and prompts that will help you fill your days with meaningful, budget-friendly memory-making activities-a perfect retirement gift for new retirees! Retirement can be daunting-how can you make your time as meaningful as possible? Now is the perfect opportunity to focus on YOU and what's important. Featuring 101 fun suggestions to build your hobbies, deepen your...
Author
Language
English
Description
For centuries, humans have been seeking it-that elusive fountain of youth, a cure for old age. From wrinkle creams and cosmetic surgery, to dietary supplements and hormone therapy, entire industries thrive on our reluctance to grow old. We fear losing our vigor, our social network, our memories, our wealth, yes, even our hair! But suppose up to 75 percent of how long we live and much of how well we age is determined by lifestyle? While scientists...
Author
Language
English
Description
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 The book We Will Not Be Silenced examines every cultural issue we are facing, and explains why they are happening. It exhorts us to respond to what is happening, and walk toward the fire rather than run away from it.
74) God's Anti-Aging Plan: The Secret to Fullness, Vitality and Purpose for Those in the Second Half
Author
Language
English
Description
Are you in the second half of life? Then this book is for you – the best is yet to come! God promises that the glory of the "latter house" will be greater than the former – that means He is in the business of not only restoring but making better as we progress in years. This new book from Patricia King exposes the lie of culture that we are to slow down and check out as we grow older, and replaces it with the Kingdom truth that we are called to...
Author
Language
English
Description
Helping you define how and with whom you want to live out your later years… years filled with companionship and security, infused with a profound sense of home. Chances are, if you have picked up this Guidebook you have entertained the idea of living in community. Marianne Kilkenny has laid out steps for you to take, questions that need answering, and ideas to ponder… all to help you define and then create the Community you want to live in. Full...
Author
Language
English
Description
In 1982, Doug Manning wrote his first book dealing with the issues and decisions to be faced with aging loved ones, When Love Gets Tough. He was fifty-years-old at the time and wrote from the experiences he had dealt with as a pastor, a counselor and with his own family. He brought a great deal of wisdom and power to the conversation about determining the best and healthiest path for caring for those who need care. It has been a best seller for InSight...
Author
Language
English
Description
Anti Aging Techniques And Methods To Look And Feel Years YoungerMost of us waste our youth. We assume that we will always look like that, but that is not the case. However, it is possible to slow down the aging process! And it's something that we can all do! You can shave years off your appearance by taking better care of our body and taking anti-aging precautions. Here is what you will learn in this book:What causes aging and why does your skin change?The...
Author
Language
English
Description
SUPER-FOOD is a brief guide about different foods that we can easily find in any supermarket and that will help us to keep a healthier lifestyle, as well as keeping our mind in form. This guide is accompanied by some suggestions about these foods, both through simple recipes or by mixing them with other, equally healthy, products. Food that, once incorporated into our daily diets and along with moderate exercise, will help us to achieve fuller...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Who Moved My Dentures?" examines 13 false notions about long-term care and aging in America. Nursing homes, assisted living, continuing care communities... What is fact? What is fiction? Where do I turn for help and information? Through heartwarming stories, "Who Moved My Dentures?" answers all these questions and more!!
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request