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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

$11.69 USD

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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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

$4.99 USD

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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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

$11.69 USD

"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
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

$10.52 USD

“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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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

$10.99 USD

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
... Leer más
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

$11.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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
... Leer más
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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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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Through Japanese Eyes

Thirty Years of Studying Aging in America

de Yohko Tsuji ...

Series series Global Perspectives on Aging
In Through Japanese Eyes, based on her thirty-year research at a senior center in upstate New York, anthropologist Yohko Tsuji describes old age in America from a cross-cultural perspective. Comparing aging in America and in her native Japan, she discovers that notable differences in the panhuman experience of aging are rooted in cultural differences between these two countries, and that Americans ... Leer más

$22.67 USD

In Through Japanese Eyes, based on her thirty-year research at a senior center in upstate New York, anthropologist Yohko Tsuji describes old age in America from a cross-cultural perspective. Comparing aging in America and in her native Japan, she discovers that notable differences in the panhuman experience of aging are rooted in cultural differences between these two countries, and that Americans
... Leer más
The Good Caregiver

A One-of-a-Kind Compassionate Resource for Anyone Caring for an Aging Loved One

de Robert L. Kane Dr. ...

A survival guide with an insider's perspective, for the millions of unprepared caregivers of aging loved ones.As Americans are living longer, an unprecedented number of people now require long-term care during their last years. More than 15 million adult children now care for their elderly parents, and unsuspecting caregivers are usually unprepared financially, emotionally, and practically for the ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

A survival guide with an insider's perspective, for the millions of unprepared caregivers of aging loved ones.As Americans are living longer, an unprecedented number of people now require long-term care during their last years. More than 15 million adult children now care for their elderly parents, and unsuspecting caregivers are usually unprepared financially, emotionally, and practically for the
... Leer más
No Way Out of This

Loving a Partner with Alzheimer's

de Sue Fagalde Lick ...

No Way Out of This is not the kind of Alzheimer’s memoir where you read about a noble, self-sacrificing wife who gives up everything to take care of her husband. We see such spouses in books and movies—but they’re not telling the whole story. Nobody’s that good. Certainly Sue Lick isn’t.Sue’s much-older husband, Fred, is a forgetful man. She’s always found that charming. But when his ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

No Way Out of This is not the kind of Alzheimer’s memoir where you read about a noble, self-sacrificing wife who gives up everything to take care of her husband. We see such spouses in books and movies—but they’re not telling the whole story. Nobody’s that good. Certainly Sue Lick isn’t.Sue’s much-older husband, Fred, is a forgetful man. She’s always found that charming. But when his
... Leer más
Love Blooms at the Cornish Cottage

The BRAND NEW gloriously feel-good tale of second chances

de Kim Nash ...

The BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously uplifting, romantic Sandpiper Shores series, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE How do you mend a broken heart? Michelle finally thought she’d found love with her hot Greek doctor. But when Demetri reveals he’s returning home to care for his sick ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously uplifting, romantic Sandpiper Shores series, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE How do you mend a broken heart? Michelle finally thought she’d found love with her hot Greek doctor. But when Demetri reveals he’s returning home to care for his sick
... Leer más
Travelers to Unimaginable Lands

Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain

de Dasha Kiper ...

**These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to
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The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised and Updated 4th Edition

Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and How to Find Help

de Joy Loverde ...

**Trusted for more than three decades by family caregivers and professionals alike, this comprehensive and reassuring caregiving guide offers the crucial information you need to look after your elders and plan for the future.“The most complete resource between two covers.”—Woman’s Day**Being a caregiver for aging parents, close friends and family, and other elders in your life is an overwhelming ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

**Trusted for more than three decades by family caregivers and professionals alike, this comprehensive and reassuring caregiving guide offers the crucial information you need to look after your elders and plan for the future.“The most complete resource between two covers.”—Woman’s Day**Being a caregiver for aging parents, close friends and family, and other elders in your life is an overwhelming
... Leer más
Time to Talk about Dying

How Clergy and Chaplains Can Help Senior Adults Prepare for a Good Death

de Fred Grewe ...

Presenting clergy and chaplains with unique therapeutic tools for helping senior adults enrich their later years, this book gives advice on how to strengthen relationships, find meaning in life and feel comfortable approaching life's final chapter. It guides clergy and chaplains through how to effectively conduct "Soul Legacy" projects, in which older people reflect on what they want to leave ... Leer más

$18.44 USD

Presenting clergy and chaplains with unique therapeutic tools for helping senior adults enrich their later years, this book gives advice on how to strengthen relationships, find meaning in life and feel comfortable approaching life's final chapter. It guides clergy and chaplains through how to effectively conduct "Soul Legacy" projects, in which older people reflect on what they want to leave
... Leer más
The Age of Dignity

Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America

de Ai-jen Poo, Ariane Conrad ...

One of Time's 100 most influential people "shines a new light on the need for a holistic approach to caregiving in America . . . Timely and hopeful" (Maria Shriver).In The Age of Dignity, thought leader and activist Ai-jen Poo offers a wake-up call about the statistical reality that will affect us all: Fourteen percent of our population is now over sixty-five; by 2030 that ratio will be one in ... Leer más

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One of Time's 100 most influential people "shines a new light on the need for a holistic approach to caregiving in America . . . Timely and hopeful" (Maria Shriver).In The Age of Dignity, thought leader and activist Ai-jen Poo offers a wake-up call about the statistical reality that will affect us all: Fourteen percent of our population is now over sixty-five; by 2030 that ratio will be one in
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I'll Be Seeing You

A Memoir

de Elizabeth Berg ...

The beloved New York Times bestselling author tells the poignant love story of caring for her parents in their final years in this beautifully written memoir.“I’ll Be Seeing You moved me and broadened my understanding of the human condition.”—Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is TrueElizabeth Berg’s father was an Army veteran who was a tough man in every way but one: He showed a great deal of ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

The beloved New York Times bestselling author tells the poignant love story of caring for her parents in their final years in this beautifully written memoir.“I’ll Be Seeing You moved me and broadened my understanding of the human condition.”—Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is TrueElizabeth Berg’s father was an Army veteran who was a tough man in every way but one: He showed a great deal of
... Leer más
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

What to Remember When They Forget

de Sally Willard Burbank, Sue Pace Bell ...

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her
... Leer más
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

de Matt Paxton ...

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose
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Bettyville

A Memoir

de George Hodgman ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD“A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep, ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD“A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep,
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Old Friends

de Tracy Kidder ...

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has ... Leer más

$12.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has
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