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Should my mom move into a retirement home? Does my dad have dementia? And how on earth can I get my stepmom to give up her car keys? Caring for an older relative can be complicated, but the conversational scripts and expert advice in 'Let's Talk About Aging Parents' will help you do the right thing and put your anxieties to rest. Laura Tamblyn Watts lives in Toronto, ON.
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Tony had pretty much lived his life on his own terms but now, in his eighties, things were much more challenging. "Getting old isn't for sissies." he often said. He needed help and needed it fast as his world was rapidly changing due to his illness and age. Help would come, but from a most unlikely source.
"When God Creates a Musician" is a true story about a caregiving journey that Tony, a renowned musician, and his son-in-law would take over...
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A new study of Egypt's resources for elder care, and an exploration of the cultural and social attitudes that impact this ever-increasing need in modern society. The Egyptian society is aging. Families have to find solutions for care-dependent older persons, while at the same time, social changes threaten the traditional system of family care. The society has to adapt to this previously unknown situation and to develop new strategies for meeting the...
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". . .analytical and caring, professional and compassionate. . . [this] is a book for our times." - Henry Cisneros, former Mayor of San Antonio and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
"a must-read for adult children of aging parents" - Rosalie Sederoff Gotz, Director, Culver City Senior Center
"Moving and compassionate. . . .I wish that this book had been available to me when I needed it." - Judy Wunsch, Director of Volunteers, Alzheimer's...
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"One of those rare books that can drastically lighten even the heaviest of loads."
-Rosalynn Carter
"Trust me: there is no better guide to caregiving."
-Bill Moyers
Gail Sheehy, author of the groundbreaking Passages-which was a New York Times bestseller for more than three years-now brings us Passages in Caregiving. In this essential guide, the acclaimed expert on the now aging Baby Boomer generation outlines nine crucial steps for effective,...
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Support, respite, and encouragement for those who care for othersTaking care of a family member who is ill, disabled, or dying requires courage, strength, commitment, and love. Now Terry Hargrave, an expert in counseling and caregiving, offers you help with a devotional written with your specific needs in mind. The morning prayers and evening reflections in this book are short and to the point. Strength and Courage for Caregivers weaves together powerful...
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The Retire in Thailand Handbook 2023…The Next Six Years, is a follow-up to the original book I wrote and published in 2018 on living or retiring in Thailand, The Retire in Thailand Handbook...The First Six Months. The book is an updated version because so much has changed since covid arrived in 2020 and devastated the country's economy and tourism industry. This book covers the six years that I have lived here and guides the reader through the procedures...
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A practical guide to advise Baby Boomers how to deal with the daunting task of facing a parents' eventual passing as it relates to residential contents, heirlooms, and the often difficult family interactions and feuds that accompany them.
With fascinating stories and comprehensive checklists, professional estate liquidator Julie Hall walks Baby Boomers through the often painful challenge of dividing the wealth and property of their parents' lifetime...
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It's no secret that our population is aging. In fact, it won't be long before one in four drivers will be over the age of 65. Research suggests we'll outlive our ability to drive by almost ten years-but knowing when to stop or limit driving isn't always clear.
The Driving Dilemma is a comprehensive resource for older drivers and their families facing questions about driving safety. Dr. Dugan provides clear, useful information about the effects of...
11) Les Secrets des Zones Bleues Dévoilés : Adoptez le Mode de Vie des Plus Longs Vivants de la Planète
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Une source d'inspiration précieuse se trouve dans les "zones bleues" de la planète, o les habitants jouissent d'une longévité exceptionnelle et d'une santé durable. En s'inspirant de leur hygiène de vie, il est possible de vivre le vieillissement de manière épanouissante, en préservant son autonomie et sa qualité de vie.Quel est leur secret ? De quoi se nourrissent ils ? Quelles sont leurs activités ?Cet ouvrage vous révélera les secrets...
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It may not happen so often but when it does, it is magical. There is just something story book like about crunchy white footprints and snow covered rooftops everywhere. Of course, snow brings its own problems too … but for a few special days during the cosy Christmas time, it's relaxing to go for a winter walk and snowball fight before coming back to settle for some warm coffee beside an open fire. Re create this magical feeling by paging trough...
13) Successful Aging Discovering the Factors Which Old People Regard as Essential to Optimal Old Age
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The substantial increases in life expectancy at birth achieved over the previous century, combined with medical advances, escalating health and social care costs, and higher expectations for older age, have led to international interest in how to promote a healthier old age and how to age "successfully." Changing patterns of illness in old age, with morbidity being compressed into fewer years and effective interventions to reduce disability and health...
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The Caregiving Trap provides recommendations for exhausted and frustrated caregivers. Advocate, care navigator, and caregiving educator Pamela D. Wilson shares stories from her personal and professional experience that will help you navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one and help you replace feelings of guilt, sadness, and fatigue with calm and certainty.
In The Caregiving Trap, you'll get step-by-step exercises to help you through common...
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In 'Palliative Wisdom,' we embark on a compassionate investigation of palliative care's transformational influence. This practical guide integrates sincere wisdom with actionable insights, providing a comprehensive resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals facing the difficult road of serious illness.This book digs into the intricate components of communication, symptom management, and holistic well-being with empathy and knowledge....
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Are you stressed and exhausted because someone you love is seriously ill?
Do you wish you felt less overwhelmed and more certain about how to help?
Coping Courageously will be your guide. You will learn:
• The most important things to do, and not do, when a loved one is sick
• Insider strategies for getting the best medical care
• A simple and effective approach for managing your own stress
• Skills to confidently talk about tough topics
You...
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When his mother-in-law died suddenly and his seriously ill father-in-law was left with no one to care for him, the author and his wife were thrust into the complex and overwhelming world of long-term care. Just months later his own father fell sick, and the couple struggled to help care for him too-from 1000 miles away. Over the next year-and-a-half, this ordinary family faced one crisis after another, as each day brought new struggle and pain,...
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A daughter cares for her dying mother in this intimate memoir of ovarian cancer, frank conversations, and finding peace through laughter and gratitude.
In 2006, Jennifer Coken's mother was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. She had a slim chance of living another five years, but she chose to spend her remaining days tap dancing through chemotherapy and loving her family and friends ferociously. In this witty and heartfelt memoir, Jennifer...
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