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The Art and Science of Aging Well

A Physician's Guide to a Healthy Body, Mind, and Spirit

by Mark E. Williams, MD ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, ... Read more

$20.93 CAD

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams,
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Learn Effective Self-care Strategies to Build Self-confidence (Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships)

by Douglas McKenna ...

Narrated by Mason g ...

Unabridged

3 hours 52 min

This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author’s empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.Here's ... Read more

$19.79 CAD

This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author’s empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.Here's
... Read more
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The Essential Family Guide to Caring for Older People

by Deborah Stone ...

Narrated by Maggie Ollerenshaw ...

Unabridged

10 hours 15 min

Bloomsbury presents The Essential Family Guide to Caring for Older People by Deborah Stone, read by Maggie Ollerenshaw.No one wants to think about getting older.It’s true. At any age, when things are moving along normally day to day and everyone seems fit and well, there seems no reason to think about future problems that your friends and relatives might (and probably will) come across as they age ... Read more

$19.80 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Essential Family Guide to Caring for Older People by Deborah Stone, read by Maggie Ollerenshaw.No one wants to think about getting older.It’s true. At any age, when things are moving along normally day to day and everyone seems fit and well, there seems no reason to think about future problems that your friends and relatives might (and probably will) come across as they age
... Read more
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Two Old Broads

Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know

by Whoopi Goldberg, Dr. M. E. Hecht ...

Narrated by Devon O'day, Jackie Schlicher ...

Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years.Whoopi joins Dr. Hecht in a lively conversation about growing ... Read more

$24.29 CAD

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years.Whoopi joins Dr. Hecht in a lively conversation about growing
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Dementia: A Way Ahead

A user-friendly guide for dementia enriched with therapeutic information to assist & empower family & carers.

by Jagdish Prasad Yadav ...

Narrated by ChasMandala ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Discover the Definitive Guide to Addressing Dementia's Impact Are you concerned about the effects of dementia on your loved ones or community? Be well-prepared and well-informed with this invaluable guide, expertly written by an occupational therapist.This comprehensive book offers up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of dementia - from identification and causes to effective coping strategies and ... Read more

$10.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the Definitive Guide to Addressing Dementia's Impact Are you concerned about the effects of dementia on your loved ones or community? Be well-prepared and well-informed with this invaluable guide, expertly written by an occupational therapist.This comprehensive book offers up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of dementia - from identification and causes to effective coping strategies and
... Read more
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El futuro de la vejez

Descifrando la ciencia de mantenerse joven

by Yuval Heled, Ph.D ...

Narrated by AI Voice Jerome Richardson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 45 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. En un recorrido lírico por la esencia del tiempo y la longevidad humana, esta obra artesanal entreteje ciencia y poesía, explorando la danza del envejecimiento y el vigor vital. Navegamos desde los ritmos reparadores del sueño hasta los secretos genéticos de la longevidad, la influencia solar en la salud, y la esperanza de inversión del tiempo en nuestras ... Read more

$8.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. En un recorrido lírico por la esencia del tiempo y la longevidad humana, esta obra artesanal entreteje ciencia y poesía, explorando la danza del envejecimiento y el vigor vital. Navegamos desde los ritmos reparadores del sueño hasta los secretos genéticos de la longevidad, la influencia solar en la salud, y la esperanza de inversión del tiempo en nuestras
... Read more
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Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Older Adults

A Five Areas ™️ CBT Approach

by Chris Williams ...

Narrated by Will Tulin ...

Unabridged

6 hours 6 min

Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Older Adults joins the bestselling Routledge Overcoming series, which includes publications that have the seal of approval by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and highly commended by the British Medical Association.This workbook outlines how to use the Five Areas® model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to equip older adults ... Read more

$23.40 CAD

Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Older Adults joins the bestselling Routledge Overcoming series, which includes publications that have the seal of approval by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and highly commended by the British Medical Association.This workbook outlines how to use the Five Areas® model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to equip older adults
... Read more
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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's

A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease

by Joanne Koenig-Coste ...

Narrated by Jane Oppenheimer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

“A true godsend to anyone caring for those afflicted with dementia.”—Rudolph E. Tanzi, coauthor of Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseRevolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own ... Read more

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“A true godsend to anyone caring for those afflicted with dementia.”—Rudolph E. Tanzi, coauthor of Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseRevolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Caring for Loved Ones (Strategies for Behavioural Issues and Practical Tips for Caring for Your Loved One at Home)

by Anthony Charney ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 37 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Experiencing these uncertainties is completely understandable when faced with such a complex condition as dementia. But, remember, you possess the capacity to provide loving care for your loved one with dementia. This guide offers practical strategies, ranging from handling everyday challenges to addressing more complex situations.Whether you're just ... Read more

$17.24 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Experiencing these uncertainties is completely understandable when faced with such a complex condition as dementia. But, remember, you possess the capacity to provide loving care for your loved one with dementia. This guide offers practical strategies, ranging from handling everyday challenges to addressing more complex situations.Whether you're just
... Read more
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Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

by Anne Basting ...

Narrated by Anne Basting ...

Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching
... Read more
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Sports and Aging

A Prescription for Longevity

Narrated by Cindy Kay, David Lee Huynh ...

Unabridged

11 hours 17 min

2023 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleIn Sports and Aging a wide-ranging group of physically active people, including many scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, discuss sports in the context of aging and their own athletic experiences. This collection of personal accounts includes a spectrum of contributors across genders, social classes, and racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational ... Read more

$32.02 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

2023 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleIn Sports and Aging a wide-ranging group of physically active people, including many scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, discuss sports in the context of aging and their own athletic experiences. This collection of personal accounts includes a spectrum of contributors across genders, social classes, and racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational
... Read more
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Lange liv

En ærlig bog om at blive gammel

by Bente Martinsen ...

Narrated by Maria Stokholm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Lange liv tager udgangspunkt i en forundring over, at alle gerne vil leve længere, men at ingen vil være gamle. Det ikke er en bog om ’hopla’-gamle, der oplever sig helt upåvirkede af deres alder. Det er en bog med personlige fortællinger om aldersbetingede forandringer og nødvendig tilpasning af hidtidige livsvaner, men også om alt det, der gør livet værd at leve. ... Read more

$13.44 CAD

Lange liv tager udgangspunkt i en forundring over, at alle gerne vil leve længere, men at ingen vil være gamle. Det ikke er en bog om ’hopla’-gamle, der oplever sig helt upåvirkede af deres alder. Det er en bog med personlige fortællinger om aldersbetingede forandringer og nødvendig tilpasning af hidtidige livsvaner, men også om alt det, der gør livet værd at leve.
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Improve the Quality of Life for You and Your Loved Ones (Easy Daily Routines, and Essential Self-care Strategies to Reduce Stress and Boost Resilience)

by Walter Marroquin ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caregiving and searching for practical guidance? Do you struggle with understanding dementia's progression and wish you had clear answers? Want to care for your own well-being without feeling guilty?As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all ... Read more

$14.77 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caregiving and searching for practical guidance? Do you struggle with understanding dementia's progression and wish you had clear answers? Want to care for your own well-being without feeling guilty?As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all
... Read more
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To Die Well

Your Right to Comfort, Calm, and Choice in the last Days of Life

by Joseph Glenmullen, Sidney Wanzer ...

Narrated by Jonathan Marosz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

While every one of us hopes "to die well," this may not be possible without knowing our rights about care at the end of life.How can futile medical treatment be stopped?When might death be hastened?How can each of us retain control of these decisions?The information in To Die Well is both comforting and empowering. Knowing our rights to refuse treatment, as well as legal ways to bring about death ... Read more

$31.55 CAD

While every one of us hopes "to die well," this may not be possible without knowing our rights about care at the end of life.How can futile medical treatment be stopped?When might death be hastened?How can each of us retain control of these decisions?The information in To Die Well is both comforting and empowering. Knowing our rights to refuse treatment, as well as legal ways to bring about death
... Read more
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Navigating Life with Dementia

by James M. Noble, MD, MS, CPH, FAAN ...

Narrated by James M. Noble ...

Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard but with this book, you and your family will successfully face the challenges that these diseases present.Dementia is a very common neurological disease of aging affecting millions of people in complex ways. There are multiple forms of the dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, ... Read more

$25.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard but with this book, you and your family will successfully face the challenges that these diseases present.Dementia is a very common neurological disease of aging affecting millions of people in complex ways. There are multiple forms of the dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia,
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Understand and Manage the Disease, Plan for Caring (Proven Practices to Reduce Stress, Overcome Burnout, and Find Balance and Joy in the Care giving Journey)

by Frank Scholten ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The quality of care and eventual quality of life of the patient is connected directly to the caregiver and their understanding of the disease. Are you struggling to care for a loved one with dementia? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn? The Ultimate Dementia Caregiver's Manual is here to help!In this book, you will get an in-depth ... Read more

$4.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The quality of care and eventual quality of life of the patient is connected directly to the caregiver and their understanding of the disease. Are you struggling to care for a loved one with dementia? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn? The Ultimate Dementia Caregiver's Manual is here to help!In this book, you will get an in-depth
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Practical Advice for Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One (Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships)

by Frederick Aguilar ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your own well-being is just as important as your loved one’s, and in order for you to give them the best care possible, it must be intact – and with that in place, you can embark on a quest to discover everything you can about how dementia works so you can deliver the exact type of care your loved one needs.The only answer is to take a person-centered ... Read more

$17.24 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your own well-being is just as important as your loved one’s, and in order for you to give them the best care possible, it must be intact – and with that in place, you can embark on a quest to discover everything you can about how dementia works so you can deliver the exact type of care your loved one needs.The only answer is to take a person-centered
... Read more
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Ha’ det godt med demens

by G. Allen Power ...

Narrated by Niels Borup ...

Unabridged

11 hours 31 min

"Ha’ det godt med demens" henvender sig til alle demensramtes pårørende, til alle ansatte i ældreplejen, sygeplejersker, fysio- og ergoterapeuter og til ledere i ældresektoren. Bogen bør desuden være obligatorisk læsning for praktiserende læger.Al Power kalder selv sin tilgang for erfarings- og oplevelsesbaseret. Og han beskriver, hvordan den overdrevne medicinering sammen med den traditionelle ... Read more

$9.53 CAD

"Ha’ det godt med demens" henvender sig til alle demensramtes pårørende, til alle ansatte i ældreplejen, sygeplejersker, fysio- og ergoterapeuter og til ledere i ældresektoren. Bogen bør desuden være obligatorisk læsning for praktiserende læger.Al Power kalder selv sin tilgang for erfarings- og oplevelsesbaseret. Og han beskriver, hvordan den overdrevne medicinering sammen med den traditionelle
... Read more
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Later Life And Retirement

Navigating Health And Enjoyment In Later Years

by Owen Jones ...

Narrated by Ila Marz ...

Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Later Life and Retirement – Navigating Health and Enjoyment in Later Years offers a comprehensive look at various aspects of ageing, retirement, and maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle in later years. This manual is designed to provide practical advice, helpful tips, and valuable insights to seniors and those approaching retirement.From discussing common health concerns such as cataracts and joint ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Later Life and Retirement – Navigating Health and Enjoyment in Later Years offers a comprehensive look at various aspects of ageing, retirement, and maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle in later years. This manual is designed to provide practical advice, helpful tips, and valuable insights to seniors and those approaching retirement.From discussing common health concerns such as cataracts and joint
... Read more
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The Age of Ageing Better?

A Manifesto For Our Future

by Dr. Anna Dixon ...

Narrated by Gabrielle Glaister ...

Unabridged

11 hours 35 min

Bloomsbury presents The Age of Ageing Better? by Dr Anna Dixon, read by Gabrielle Glaister.'Dr Anna Dixon has written a must-read for anyone interested in the future of ageing. Learn from one of the best informed about an issue, and opportunity, that is facing us all.' – Andy Briggs, Head of FTSE 100 life insurer Phoenix Group'A very important book' – Sir Muir GrayThe Age of Ageing Better? takes a ... Read more

$19.80 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Age of Ageing Better? by Dr Anna Dixon, read by Gabrielle Glaister.'Dr Anna Dixon has written a must-read for anyone interested in the future of ageing. Learn from one of the best informed about an issue, and opportunity, that is facing us all.' – Andy Briggs, Head of FTSE 100 life insurer Phoenix Group'A very important book' – Sir Muir GrayThe Age of Ageing Better? takes a
... Read more
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No Country for Old Age

America's War on Aging from Valley Forge to Silicon Valley

by Mischa Honeck ...

Narrated by Al Kessel ...

Unabridged

11 hours 5 min

Since the birth of their nation, Americans have acted on the belief that theirs was a land of youth, a place destined to offer a fresh start to an aging world. No Country for Old Age tells this story from the founding period to our present moment, but not without exposing its darker side: rejuvenation has often bred grand expectations that end in division and despair.Mischa Honeck reveals how ... Read more

$32.02 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since the birth of their nation, Americans have acted on the belief that theirs was a land of youth, a place destined to offer a fresh start to an aging world. No Country for Old Age tells this story from the founding period to our present moment, but not without exposing its darker side: rejuvenation has often bred grand expectations that end in division and despair.Mischa Honeck reveals how
... Read more
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Os Outros de Alguém

by Joana Subtil ...

Narrated by Joana Subtil ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Envelhecer não é uma escolha. A partir de uma determinada altura das nossas vidas, perdemos independência e ficamos entregues a uma sociedade que pode não estar à altura de nos acolher. No entanto, Joana Subtil, directora do lar Belmonte, acredita que pode existir uma resposta mais humanizada e empática por parte de todos: não só das instituições, mas também das próprias famílias e cuidadores ... Read more

$23.39 CAD

Envelhecer não é uma escolha. A partir de uma determinada altura das nossas vidas, perdemos independência e ficamos entregues a uma sociedade que pode não estar à altura de nos acolher. No entanto, Joana Subtil, directora do lar Belmonte, acredita que pode existir uma resposta mais humanizada e empática por parte de todos: não só das instituições, mas também das próprias famílias e cuidadores
... Read more
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Snart senior

by Henning Kirk ...

Narrated by Heidi Leonhard ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

Står du på tærsklen til livet som senior? Læge og ældreforsker Henning Kirk giver i ”Snart senior” en række praktiske anvisninger til, hvordan man holder sig i gang fysisk, psykisk og socialt og får mest muligt ud af de mange gode leveår, de fleste kan se frem til – også efter at have forladt arbejdsmarkedet. Du kan blandt andet læse om kroppens aldring, nattesøvn og døgnrytme, forslag til ... Read more

$14.48 CAD

Står du på tærsklen til livet som senior? Læge og ældreforsker Henning Kirk giver i ”Snart senior” en række praktiske anvisninger til, hvordan man holder sig i gang fysisk, psykisk og socialt og får mest muligt ud af de mange gode leveår, de fleste kan se frem til – også efter at have forladt arbejdsmarkedet. Du kan blandt andet læse om kroppens aldring, nattesøvn og døgnrytme, forslag til
... Read more
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Dementie

Vertragen, begrijpen en begeleiden

by Dietrich Grönemeyer ...

Narrated by Ronald Top ...

Unabridged

7 hours 34 min

Dementie van prof. dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer is een toegankelijke gids over dementie, een ziekte die steeds vaker voorkomt. Eén op de vijf mensen krijgt dementie, en in 2040 zal dat aantal bijna verdubbeld zijn. Toch kun je er meer tegen doen dan vaak wordt gedacht: kleine aanpassingen in voeding, beweging, sociale activiteiten en ontspanning kunnen het risico verkleinen en het verloop beïnvloeden ... Read more

$38.69 CAD

Dementie van prof. dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer is een toegankelijke gids over dementie, een ziekte die steeds vaker voorkomt. Eén op de vijf mensen krijgt dementie, en in 2040 zal dat aantal bijna verdubbeld zijn. Toch kun je er meer tegen doen dan vaak wordt gedacht: kleine aanpassingen in voeding, beweging, sociale activiteiten en ontspanning kunnen het risico verkleinen en het verloop beïnvloeden
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