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Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life

New Perspectives on Treatment, Research, and Policy

Edited by Carl I. Cohen, Paul D. Meesters ...

By 2050, the number of people aged sixty years and older with schizophrenia is expected to double and affect about 10 million people worldwide. Psychoses are among the most common experiences in later life, with a lifetime risk of 23 percent. As a result, there is a looming crisis in mental health care. Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life is the first major multidisciplinary reference on ... Read more

$70.55 CAD

By 2050, the number of people aged sixty years and older with schizophrenia is expected to double and affect about 10 million people worldwide. Psychoses are among the most common experiences in later life, with a lifetime risk of 23 percent. As a result, there is a looming crisis in mental health care. Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life is the first major multidisciplinary reference on
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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer ...

Series series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
The trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritis—now completely updated and revised.In the fourth edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, shares new findings about causes and treatments, including:• Research on risk factors and triggers, from pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract and smoking to pollutant and chemical exposure• Lifestyle ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

The trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritis—now completely updated and revised.In the fourth edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, shares new findings about causes and treatments, including:• Research on risk factors and triggers, from pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract and smoking to pollutant and chemical exposure• Lifestyle
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Speroff's Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility

by Hugh S. Taylor, Lubna Pal, Emre Seli ...

For more than 50 years, Speroff’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility has been one of the world’s most widely read and respected gynecology texts, with its authoritative coverage of physiology, clinical endocrinology, contraception, and infertility. The fully revised 10th Edition, edited by Drs. Hugh Taylor, Lubna Pal, and Emre Seli, continues the tradition of excellence, offering a ... Read more

$318.95 CAD

For more than 50 years, Speroff’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility has been one of the world’s most widely read and respected gynecology texts, with its authoritative coverage of physiology, clinical endocrinology, contraception, and infertility. The fully revised 10th Edition, edited by Drs. Hugh Taylor, Lubna Pal, and Emre Seli, continues the tradition of excellence, offering a
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Joyspan

The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half

by Dr. Kerry Burnight, Ph.D ...

**A New York Times bestseller!From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.**Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

**A New York Times bestseller!From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.**Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach
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Elderhood

Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life

by Louise Aronson ...

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life... ... Read more

$15.56 CAD

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life...
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Reversing Alzheimer's

The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health

by Heather Sandison ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary new approach to dementia care and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s, this guide shows how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a new ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary new approach to dementia care and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s, this guide shows how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a new
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The Nostalgia Factory

Memory, Time and Aging

by Douwe Draaisma ...

Translated by Liz Waters ...

"An entertaining discussion" of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks ( Times Higher Education Supplement).When we can't call to mind the name of someone we've known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just "senior moments," or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"An entertaining discussion" of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks ( Times Higher Education Supplement).When we can't call to mind the name of someone we've known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just "senior moments," or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned
... Read more
Why We Die

The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

by Venki Ramakrishnan ...

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan...
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The Boys in the Bunkhouse

Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland

by Dan Barry ...

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual
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The 36-Hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

by Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins ...

Series series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the ... Read more

$24.65 CAD

With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the
... Read more
Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging

An Easy and Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Your Body Young, Your Mind Sharp and Your Spirit Fulfilled

by Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Ph.D., Christina Chen, M.D. ...

Healthy aging isn’t simply a roll of the dice. How people age is a choice.Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging discusses the biology of aging — why we age and how to slow the aging process. It delves into common health and lifestyle concerns and outlines steps that readers can take to enjoy longer and more purposeful lives.Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most ... Read more

$18.71 CAD

Healthy aging isn’t simply a roll of the dice. How people age is a choice.Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging discusses the biology of aging — why we age and how to slow the aging process. It delves into common health and lifestyle concerns and outlines steps that readers can take to enjoy longer and more purposeful lives.Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most
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Alzheimer’s Society factsheet 524: Understanding and respecting the person with dementia

by Alzheimer's Society ...

Series Book 524 - Alzheimer's Society factsheets
Understanding and respecting the person with dementia is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. It is important to remember that a person with dementia is a unique and valuable human being, despite their illness, and they should be treated with respect. This factsheet looks at ways to help the person to feel valued and good about themselves. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and ... Read more

$1.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understanding and respecting the person with dementia is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. It is important to remember that a person with dementia is a unique and valuable human being, despite their illness, and they should be treated with respect. This factsheet looks at ways to help the person to feel valued and good about themselves. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and
... Read more
Ageless Aging

A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan

by Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley ...

We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And that is particularly true for women:Women can expect to live five years longer than men.A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average.Women comprise 80% of centenarians, the fastest growing segment of the world’s population.But despite these incredible statistics, women are not living well. Women typically spend the last 14 ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And that is particularly true for women:Women can expect to live five years longer than men.A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average.Women comprise 80% of centenarians, the fastest growing segment of the world’s population.But despite these incredible statistics, women are not living well. Women typically spend the last 14
... Read more
It's Never Too Late To Change Your Mind 2nd Edition

by Michael J. Valenzuela ...

You CAN take practical steps to avoid dementia -- and this book from an Australian expert shows you how.Within twenty years, dementia is set to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death in Australia. Recent studies show that almost half our adult population already have a family member or friend with the illness. those statistics seem rather grim, but there is GOOD NEWS! We don't ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

You CAN take practical steps to avoid dementia -- and this book from an Australian expert shows you how.Within twenty years, dementia is set to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death in Australia. Recent studies show that almost half our adult population already have a family member or friend with the illness. those statistics seem rather grim, but there is GOOD NEWS! We don't
... Read more
Old Man Country

My Search for Meaning Among the Elders

by Thomas R. Cole ...

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps readers see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters twelve distinguished ... Read more

$15.11 CAD

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps readers see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The book follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters twelve distinguished
... Read more
Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

by Anne Basting ...

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

$11.99 CAD

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to
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Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

by Lesley K. Bowker, James D. Price, Kunal S. Shah, Sarah C. Smith ...

Series series Oxford Medical Handbooks
This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities. It includes new material on risk ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities. It includes new material on risk
... Read more
Alzheimer’s Society factsheet 523: Carers - looking after yourself

by Alzheimer's Society ...

Series Book 523 - Alzheimer's Society factsheets
Carers: looking after yourself is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. Caring for a person with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. The needs of the person may often come before your own which can be difficult to manage. This factsheet looks at why looking after yourself is important and where you can access support. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. ... Read more

$1.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Carers: looking after yourself is a factsheet from Alzheimer's Society. Caring for a person with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. The needs of the person may often come before your own which can be difficult to manage. This factsheet looks at why looking after yourself is important and where you can access support. It will be helpful to people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
... Read more
Geriatric Psychiatry

A Case-Based Textbook

Edited by Ana Hategan, Caroline Giroux, James A. Bourgeois, Calvin H. Hirsch ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This textbook presents real-world cases and discussions that introduce the various mental health syndromes found in the aging population before delving into the core concepts covered by geriatric psychiatry curricula. The text follows each case study with the vital information necessary for physicians in training, including key features of each disorder and its presentation, practical guidelines ... Read more

$174.23 CAD

This textbook presents real-world cases and discussions that introduce the various mental health syndromes found in the aging population before delving into the core concepts covered by geriatric psychiatry curricula. The text follows each case study with the vital information necessary for physicians in training, including key features of each disorder and its presentation, practical guidelines
... Read more
The Care of the Older Person

Edited by Olivier Beauchet, Ronald Caplan, Howard Bergman ...

Crucial information for those who care, provide, create, and build for our rapidly growing-and cherished-senior population.Society as a whole is getting older. As a result, more and more of us are living and engaging with an aging population in both our personal and professional lives, and there's a heightened demand for concrete research and advice on how to effectively provide care for this ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Crucial information for those who care, provide, create, and build for our rapidly growing-and cherished-senior population.Society as a whole is getting older. As a result, more and more of us are living and engaging with an aging population in both our personal and professional lives, and there's a heightened demand for concrete research and advice on how to effectively provide care for this
... Read more
Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia

by Anne Kenny ...

Series series A 36-Hour Day Book
Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia.Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial ... Read more

$22.67 CAD

Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people with end-stage dementia.Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial
... Read more
The Care of the Older Person

by Jose Morais, Olivier Beauchet, Ronald Caplan ...

Series Book 1 - The Care of the Older Person
Society, as a whole is getting older. Thanks to the extraordinary advances in technology and medicine, humans are now living longer than ever before, and are shifting the demographic make-up on a worldwide scale.As a result, more and more of us are living and engaging with an aging population in both our personal and professional lives, and there’s a heightened demand for concrete research and ... Read more

$9.62 CAD

Society, as a whole is getting older. Thanks to the extraordinary advances in technology and medicine, humans are now living longer than ever before, and are shifting the demographic make-up on a worldwide scale.As a result, more and more of us are living and engaging with an aging population in both our personal and professional lives, and there’s a heightened demand for concrete research and
... Read more
Stroke and Stroke Related Disorders in the Elderly

by Kujan Nagaratnam, Nages Nagaratnam ...

The incidence of stroke increases with age and with the increase in the life expectancy, the older people will contribute to a large portion of those afflicted with stroke. Stroke and Stroke related disorders in the Elderly begins with a historical review of stroke and its management followed by an overview of the anatomy and functions of the brain. Detailed knowledge of which is mandatory and ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

The incidence of stroke increases with age and with the increase in the life expectancy, the older people will contribute to a large portion of those afflicted with stroke. Stroke and Stroke related disorders in the Elderly begins with a historical review of stroke and its management followed by an overview of the anatomy and functions of the brain. Detailed knowledge of which is mandatory and
... Read more
Speaking for the Dying

Life-and-Death Decisions in Intensive Care

by Susan P. Shapiro ...

Series series Chicago Series in Law and Society
Seven in ten Americans over the age of age of sixty who require medical decisions in the final days of their life lack the capacity to make them. For many of us, our biggest, life-and-death decisions—literally—will therefore be made by someone else. They will decide whether we live or die; between long life and quality of life; whether we receive heroic interventions in our final hours; and ... Read more

$31.58 CAD

Seven in ten Americans over the age of age of sixty who require medical decisions in the final days of their life lack the capacity to make them. For many of us, our biggest, life-and-death decisions—literally—will therefore be made by someone else. They will decide whether we live or die; between long life and quality of life; whether we receive heroic interventions in our final hours; and
... Read more

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