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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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Reversing Alzheimer's

The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health

de 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 ... Leer más

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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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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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Why We Die

The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

de 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... ... Leer más

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"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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Elderhood

Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life

de 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... ... Leer más

$12.23 USD

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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Joyspan

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**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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The Boys in the Bunkhouse

Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland

de 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 ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

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 Nostalgia Factory

Memory, Time and Aging

de Douwe Draaisma ...

Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

$11.69 USD o gratis con 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
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The 36-Hour Day

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$18.44 USD

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
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It's Never Too Late To Change Your Mind 2nd Edition

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Old Man Country

My Search for Meaning Among the Elders

de 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 ... Leer más

$11.96 USD

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
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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

de 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 ... Leer más

$22.13 USD

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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High-Octane Brain

5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's

de Michelle Braun ...

From a Harvard and Yale-trained neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to boost memory and dramatically decrease the risk of Alzheimer's in five steps."Dr. Braun has written a life-changer, a life-enhancer. In clear, commonsense language with scientific facts, she is proving there is finally a way to fight Alzheimer's. Now [there is] hope ... Leer más

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From a Harvard and Yale-trained neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to boost memory and dramatically decrease the risk of Alzheimer's in five steps."Dr. Braun has written a life-changer, a life-enhancer. In clear, commonsense language with scientific facts, she is proving there is finally a way to fight Alzheimer's. Now [there is] hope
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健康到最後：預防臥床，無憾善終的本事

de 胡廷岳 ...

Series series 天際系列
一人臥床拖垮全家！台灣每人平均臥床8年，退休後健康餘命僅有短短數年！當父母年長、當自己歲數漸增、當健康出現警訊，你一定要看的書。從「不敢說」到「願意談」，「自願」變健康，就能翻轉臥床餘命！逆轉3****萬家庭長照、臥床宿命的暖心減藥藥師，提供你一套「說得出口」、家人「聽得懂」的對話工具，從現在開始，和家人一起理解、一起準備，成為全家健康善終的引路人。2025年，每10人就有1****人考慮辭職照顧；2040年，近70％老人有慢性病，其中超過一半... ... Leer más

$6.59 USD

一人臥床拖垮全家！台灣每人平均臥床8年，退休後健康餘命僅有短短數年！當父母年長、當自己歲數漸增、當健康出現警訊，你一定要看的書。從「不敢說」到「願意談」，「自願」變健康，就能翻轉臥床餘命！逆轉3****萬家庭長照、臥床宿命的暖心減藥藥師，提供你一套「說得出口」、家人「聽得懂」的對話工具，從現在開始，和家人一起理解、一起準備，成為全家健康善終的引路人。2025年，每10人就有1****人考慮辭職照顧；2040年，近70％老人有慢性病，其中超過一半...
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Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine

A Practical Clinical Guide

Edición de Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, Madhuri Reddy ...

Series Libro 81 - Evidence-Based Medicine
The latest addition to the Evidence-Based Book series, Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine provides non-geriatrician clinicians an overview of key topics central to the care of the older patient. This guide focuses on the management of common problems in the elderly taking into account their life situations as well as treatment of specific conditions. Leading geriatricians with expertise in evidence ... Leer más

$66.00 USD

The latest addition to the Evidence-Based Book series, Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine provides non-geriatrician clinicians an overview of key topics central to the care of the older patient. This guide focuses on the management of common problems in the elderly taking into account their life situations as well as treatment of specific conditions. Leading geriatricians with expertise in evidence
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Ageless Aging

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$10.43 USD

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
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Speroff's Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility

de 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 ... Leer más

$218.69 USD

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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Guia para el Cuidado de Nuestros Mayores

Como Planificar el Futuro de Sus Padres

de Ann Convery, Stella Henry ...

En esta exhaustiva y práctica guía, Stella Henry, experta en cuidados a largo plazo, ayuda a los lectores a dominar la abrumadora logística y las fuertes emociones que provoca el tomar decisiones respecto al cuidado de nuestros mayores, ya sea un padre, una madre o un ser querido. Basándose en sus 36 años de experiencia como administradora y en el tiempo que pasó cuidando a sus dos padres (uno de ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

En esta exhaustiva y práctica guía, Stella Henry, experta en cuidados a largo plazo, ayuda a los lectores a dominar la abrumadora logística y las fuertes emociones que provoca el tomar decisiones respecto al cuidado de nuestros mayores, ya sea un padre, una madre o un ser querido. Basándose en sus 36 años de experiencia como administradora y en el tiempo que pasó cuidando a sus dos padres (uno de
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Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory

What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It

de Andrew E. Budson, MD, Maureen K. O'Connor, Psy.D ...

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to ... Leer más

$11.96 USD

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to
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Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$11.69 USD

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: Through My Mother's Eyes

de Suzette Brown ...

This book is for all of the caregivers out there who slowly found themselves in the position of taking care of a loved one who may no longer even recognize them due to the ravages of Alzheimer's. Through Brown's experience watching from the sidelines as her mother slowly declined, to the day-to-day struggles she faced and the lessons she learned about meeting the very special needs of someone who ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

This book is for all of the caregivers out there who slowly found themselves in the position of taking care of a loved one who may no longer even recognize them due to the ravages of Alzheimer's. Through Brown's experience watching from the sidelines as her mother slowly declined, to the day-to-day struggles she faced and the lessons she learned about meeting the very special needs of someone who
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Aging Lungs, The: Mechanisms And Clinical Sequelae

de Richard Bucala, Patty J Lee ...

This volume provides a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary overview of the aging lung, written by the main researchers in the field. Current physiological, cellular and molecular understanding of how the lungs age and the relationship to age-associated lung diseases will be presented. The contents are aimed at a broad audience of scientists and clinicians with an interest in the respiratory ... Leer más

$52.64 USD

This volume provides a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary overview of the aging lung, written by the main researchers in the field. Current physiological, cellular and molecular understanding of how the lungs age and the relationship to age-associated lung diseases will be presented. The contents are aimed at a broad audience of scientists and clinicians with an interest in the respiratory
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Aging Research - Methodological Issues

This book reviews classical epidemiological and clinical research studies, with a focus on aging. Chapters cover methodological topics like the scientific method, ethics, and the consequences of certain exclusion criteria and the work includes a look at clinical concepts like multi morbidity, frailty and functionality. The authors reveal the issues and challenges for researchers of age and aging, ... Leer más

$96.38 USD

This book reviews classical epidemiological and clinical research studies, with a focus on aging. Chapters cover methodological topics like the scientific method, ethics, and the consequences of certain exclusion criteria and the work includes a look at clinical concepts like multi morbidity, frailty and functionality. The authors reveal the issues and challenges for researchers of age and aging,
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Tijdreis Koningshuis

Foto's voor geheugentraining en reminiscentie bij dementie

de Timeview-Care ...

Tijdreis KoningshuisDe Koninklijke familie met Juliana, Bernhard en de prinsessen. Statig maar ook blij en ontspannen. Deze feestelijke set bevat historische foto's waarin ons Koningshuis in de jaren '50-'60 te zien is, waarbij eenieder zijn eigen (jeugd)herinneringen kan terughalen.Foto's voor geheugentraining en reminiscentie bij dementie.Reminiscentie is het bewust ophalen van positieve ... Leer más

$8.12 USD

Tijdreis KoningshuisDe Koninklijke familie met Juliana, Bernhard en de prinsessen. Statig maar ook blij en ontspannen. Deze feestelijke set bevat historische foto's waarin ons Koningshuis in de jaren '50-'60 te zien is, waarbij eenieder zijn eigen (jeugd)herinneringen kan terughalen.Foto's voor geheugentraining en reminiscentie bij dementie.Reminiscentie is het bewust ophalen van positieve
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