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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

A Novella

de Fredrik Backman ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People, and My Friends, a profoundly moving novella about an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his happy memories, face his regrets, and help his son and grandson learn to say goodbye to him.“We know so little about how the brain works. It’s like a fading star right now, do you remember what I taught you about that?”“When a ... Leer más

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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People, and My Friends, a profoundly moving novella about an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his happy memories, face his regrets, and help his son and grandson learn to say goodbye to him.“We know so little about how the brain works. It’s like a fading star right now, do you remember what I taught you about that?”“When a
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If You Were My Daughter

A Memoir of Healing an Unmothered Heart

de Marianne Richmond ...

From bestselling children's author Marianne Richmond comes a powerful memoir about overcoming a mother's emotional neglect and finding the courage to reclaim the story of your life."In her beautiful memoir, Richmond bravely finds her way through a legacy of emotional trauma, pulling us into her courageous, tender heart while bringing us closer to our own…a stunning story."—Kelly McDaniel, LPC, ... Leer más

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From bestselling children's author Marianne Richmond comes a powerful memoir about overcoming a mother's emotional neglect and finding the courage to reclaim the story of your life."In her beautiful memoir, Richmond bravely finds her way through a legacy of emotional trauma, pulling us into her courageous, tender heart while bringing us closer to our own…a stunning story."—Kelly McDaniel, LPC,
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From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

de Arthur C. Brooks ...

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, ... Leer más

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The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them,
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Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

de 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 ... Leer más

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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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Courageous Aging

Your Best Years Ever Reimagined

de Ken Druck ...

"An inspirational guide for aging with confidence packed with insight and wisdom for living life to its fullest. A must read" (John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus).When it comes to getting older, there are so many destructive and limiting myths, biases, stereotypes, and misconceptions. In this book, Dr. Ken Druck, drawing on both his personal and professional experience, ... Leer más

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"An inspirational guide for aging with confidence packed with insight and wisdom for living life to its fullest. A must read" (John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus).When it comes to getting older, there are so many destructive and limiting myths, biases, stereotypes, and misconceptions. In this book, Dr. Ken Druck, drawing on both his personal and professional experience,
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How to Care for Aging Parents, 3rd Edition

A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues

de Virginia Morris ...

"A compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion," a source of information and support for family caregivers ( The Washington Post ).Now completely revised and updated, this comprehensive caregiver's bible tackles all the touch subjects, from how to avoid becoming your parent's "parent," to understanding what happens to the body in old age, to getting help finding, and paying for, a nursing home ... Leer más

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"A compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion," a source of information and support for family caregivers ( The Washington Post ).Now completely revised and updated, this comprehensive caregiver's bible tackles all the touch subjects, from how to avoid becoming your parent's "parent," to understanding what happens to the body in old age, to getting help finding, and paying for, a nursing home
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松浦彌太郎：50歲後我想這樣過

de 松浦彌太郎 ...

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松浦彌太郎的人生下半場，按自己喜歡的節奏生活，以全新的努力方式工作。從踏入社會至今，我一直都告訴自己不能輸、必須做、一定要做好，始終都在繃緊神經努力。……「想被這樣看待」的自我意識、「這點絕對不能讓步」的自尊、「成年人就該如此」的刻板觀念——那些陳舊的想法對未來的人生已經沒有任何價値。我決定把它們全部揉一揉，隨手丟進垃圾桶。——松浦彌太郎被譽為「日本最懂生活的男人」松浦彌太郎在49歲轉職，進入新創的網路公司Cookpad任職。他將50歲視為人生中的「第二次誕生」，建議重新找回10歲少年般的好奇心，願意嘗試各種新事物，把人生過得「有趣、開心，並且隨心所欲」。50歲後如何生活與工作？該享受與學習什麼？松浦彌太郎建議：＊50歲之後開始「自己的故事」50歲這個轉捩點或許正是每個人重新找回自由的最佳時機。... ... Leer más

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松浦彌太郎的人生下半場，按自己喜歡的節奏生活，以全新的努力方式工作。從踏入社會至今，我一直都告訴自己不能輸、必須做、一定要做好，始終都在繃緊神經努力。……「想被這樣看待」的自我意識、「這點絕對不能讓步」的自尊、「成年人就該如此」的刻板觀念——那些陳舊的想法對未來的人生已經沒有任何價値。我決定把它們全部揉一揉，隨手丟進垃圾桶。——松浦彌太郎被譽為「日本最懂生活的男人」松浦彌太郎在49歲轉職，進入新創的網路公司Cookpad任職。他將50歲視為人生中的「第二次誕生」，建議重新找回10歲少年般的好奇心，願意嘗試各種新事物，把人生過得「有趣、開心，並且隨心所欲」。50歲後如何生活與工作？該享受與學習什麼？松浦彌太郎建議：＊50歲之後開始「自己的故事」50歲這個轉捩點或許正是每個人重新找回自由的最佳時機。...
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I Do (I Think)

Conversations About Modern Marriage

de Allison Raskin ...

**"Marriage norms in today’s society are rapidly changing and it can be hard to keep up. Allison Raskin’s bookunpacks the questions and uncertainties around marriage that so many of us have... a must-read for anyone and everyone that may be curious about the intricacies of modern marriage.” –Nick Viall, TV Personality, Host of The Viall Files, and Bestselling AuthorFrom Just Between Us cohost and ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

**"Marriage norms in today’s society are rapidly changing and it can be hard to keep up. Allison Raskin’s bookunpacks the questions and uncertainties around marriage that so many of us have... a must-read for anyone and everyone that may be curious about the intricacies of modern marriage.” –Nick Viall, TV Personality, Host of The Viall Files, and Bestselling AuthorFrom Just Between Us cohost and
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Ladysitting

My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century

de Lorene Cary ...

“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineFrom cherished memories of childhood weekends with Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting,” Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Weaving a narrative of her complicated relationship with Nana—a fiercely independent and often stubborn woman whose family fled the Jim Crow ... Leer más

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“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineFrom cherished memories of childhood weekends with Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting,” Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Weaving a narrative of her complicated relationship with Nana—a fiercely independent and often stubborn woman whose family fled the Jim Crow
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Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

de Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
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Growing Older as a Trans and/or Non-Binary Person

A Support Guide

de Jennie Kermode ...

Drawing on the experiences of older trans people and those transitioning later in life, this is a definitive guide to ageing as a trans and/or non-binary person. It covers the key health concerns and social issues affecting older trans people, including care homes, pensions, inheritance and funeral planning, as well as hormone use and physical changes, isolation and dementia.Kermode also provides ... Leer más

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Drawing on the experiences of older trans people and those transitioning later in life, this is a definitive guide to ageing as a trans and/or non-binary person. It covers the key health concerns and social issues affecting older trans people, including care homes, pensions, inheritance and funeral planning, as well as hormone use and physical changes, isolation and dementia.Kermode also provides
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Making Rounds with Oscar

The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

de David Dosa ...

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited ... Leer más

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The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited
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How to Age in Place

Planning for a Happy, Independent, and Financially Secure Retirement

de Mary A. Languirand Ph.D., Robert F. Bornstein Ph.D. ...

The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community.For millions of Americans, living in a nursing home or assisted living facility is not how they’d prefer to spend ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community.For millions of Americans, living in a nursing home or assisted living facility is not how they’d prefer to spend
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The AARP Caregiver Answer Book

de Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, Julia L. Mayer, PsyD ...

If you’re among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbors, you are sure to face tough questions. How do I coordinate the care my loved one needs? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer--who have counseled family caregivers for over 30 ... Leer más

$14.75 USD

If you’re among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbors, you are sure to face tough questions. How do I coordinate the care my loved one needs? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer--who have counseled family caregivers for over 30
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Maximize Your Medicare, 2020-2021 Edition

Qualify for Benefits, Protect Your Health, and Minimize Your Costs

de Jae W. Oh ...

The updated 2020-2021 edition of this “must-read for both current and future retirees” (Robert Powell, Retirement Daily).Confused by Medicare? Get answers from Maximize Your Medicare, an informative guide by nationally recognized expert Jae W. Oh. Maximize Your Medicare helps you understand how and what to choose when deciding on Medicare options. Learn how to:Enroll in Medicare and avoid never ... Leer más

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The updated 2020-2021 edition of this “must-read for both current and future retirees” (Robert Powell, Retirement Daily).Confused by Medicare? Get answers from Maximize Your Medicare, an informative guide by nationally recognized expert Jae W. Oh. Maximize Your Medicare helps you understand how and what to choose when deciding on Medicare options. Learn how to:Enroll in Medicare and avoid never
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I'll Show Myself Out

Essays on Midlife and Motherhood

de Jessi Klein ...

An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay“Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that ... Leer más

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An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay“Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that
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Eldercare For Dummies

de Rachelle Zukerman ...

Cope with legal, financial, and medical issuesMinimize anxiety and stress and make the later years goldenNeed help caring for an elderly loved one? This sensitive, reassuring guide provides strategies for assessing older persons' needs, arranging for care, ensuring their safety, and enhancing quality of life - all while respecting their dignity. You'll see how to manage physical disabilities and ... Leer más

$12.00 USD

Cope with legal, financial, and medical issuesMinimize anxiety and stress and make the later years goldenNeed help caring for an elderly loved one? This sensitive, reassuring guide provides strategies for assessing older persons' needs, arranging for care, ensuring their safety, and enhancing quality of life - all while respecting their dignity. You'll see how to manage physical disabilities and
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Forever Boy

A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

de Kate Swenson ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love**When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love**When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of
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Cannabis for Seniors

de Beverly A Potter, Ph.D. ...

CANNABIS FOR SENIORS is written for independent seniors - as well as for family members and caretakers seeking ways to manage their everyday health concerns without resorting to powerful, habit-forming, potentially dangerous medications.CANNABIS FOR SENIORS reviews the latest scientific research regarding the health effects of marijuana and the effectiveness of various cannabis strains for ... Leer más

$12.32 USD

CANNABIS FOR SENIORS is written for independent seniors - as well as for family members and caretakers seeking ways to manage their everyday health concerns without resorting to powerful, habit-forming, potentially dangerous medications.CANNABIS FOR SENIORS reviews the latest scientific research regarding the health effects of marijuana and the effectiveness of various cannabis strains for
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Films of Endearment

A Mother, a Son and the '80s Films That Defined Us

de Michael Koresky ...

**An Esquire Best Book About HollywoodA USA TODAY Best Book of 2021“A lovely and loving book.”—Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club**"I'm not sure I have ever read a book about movies that is as tender and open-hearted as Films of Endearment."—Mark Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Mike Nichols: A LifeA poignant mem... ... Leer más

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**An Esquire Best Book About HollywoodA USA TODAY Best Book of 2021“A lovely and loving book.”—Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club**"I'm not sure I have ever read a book about movies that is as tender and open-hearted as Films of Endearment."—Mark Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Mike Nichols: A LifeA poignant mem...
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Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?

Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age

de Joy Loverde ...

Everything you need to know to plan for your own safe, financially secure, healthy, and happy old ageFor those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help you or not, growing old does not have to be an inevitable decline into helplessness. It is possible to maintain a ... Leer más

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Everything you need to know to plan for your own safe, financially secure, healthy, and happy old ageFor those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help you or not, growing old does not have to be an inevitable decline into helplessness. It is possible to maintain a
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How to Walk into a Room

The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away

de Emily P. Freeman ...

New York Times Bestseller2025 Nautilus Book Awards Silver WinnerIf life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we’re in is no longer a room where we belong?What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it’s time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right? ... Leer más

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New York Times Bestseller2025 Nautilus Book Awards Silver WinnerIf life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we’re in is no longer a room where we belong?What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it’s time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right?
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Aging Out

An Exploration of Caregiving, Community, and How Americans Grow Old

de Lucy Schiller ...

Part of the New York Times’ "Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer"One of LA Times' "10 Books to Read in July"An Amazon Editors’ "Best Nonfiction of July" pick**A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America"Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with curiosity and empathy...[A] deeply human portrayal of what it means... ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Part of the New York Times’ "Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer"One of LA Times' "10 Books to Read in July"An Amazon Editors’ "Best Nonfiction of July" pick**A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America"Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with curiosity and empathy...[A] deeply human portrayal of what it means...
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Just When You're Comfortable in Your Own Skin, It Starts to Sag

Rewriting the Rules to Midlife

de Amy Nobile, Phil McGraw ...

The irrepressible authors of I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper are back to dish about the trials—and triumphs—of midlife.Delivered in the voice of a close friend, this clever and insightful guide from Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile takes women through the new and sometimes challenging phase of middle age. Whether married, single, widowed, divorced, with children or without, at some point ... Leer más

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The irrepressible authors of I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper are back to dish about the trials—and triumphs—of midlife.Delivered in the voice of a close friend, this clever and insightful guide from Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile takes women through the new and sometimes challenging phase of middle age. Whether married, single, widowed, divorced, with children or without, at some point
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