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With over 1 million social media followers who trust her no-nonsense, easy-to-understand Medicare and Social Security advice, Attorney Sylvia Gordon cuts through the confusion to help you make the right decisions the first time.

In A Short Guide to Your Long Life, Dr. Kerry shares her popular philosophy and tools in a comprehensive resource that moves listeners from fear to peaceful confidence. Dr. Kerry’s insights, along with those of her inspiring 95 year-old mother Betty, is based upon a profound truth: the key to good longevity isn’t the length of your life, it’s the quality of your life.

In Being Mortal, best-selling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending. Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing to manageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine seem too frequently to run counter to the interest of the human spirit.

Where do you turn when your loved one is diagnosed with dementia? Many people do not know. There is either too much information or not enough information available. Until now! The information within this book provides guidance on what to do before the diagnosis when you suspect that something is happening, at diagnosis, and after the diagnosis. Additionally, information is provided on what is normal aging memory loss and what is considered dementia, when to consider in-home care or out-of-home care, strategies on paying for long-term care, and ways to address behavioral concerns. As a ...

Caring for Aging Parents: A Practical Survival Guide is your compassionate companion for navigating the overwhelming demands of caregiving. Balancing work, family, and caregiving can feel impossible, but this guide offers practical strategies to manage it all without sacrificing your own well-being. From juggling daily responsibilities to avoiding burnout, this book empowers you to care for your aging parents with confidence.

For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and compassionate approach to care. Featuring everything from the causes of dementia to managing its early stages to advice on caring for those in the later stages of the disease, it is widely considered to be the most detailed and trusted book available.

For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life.

Mistakes can be fatal—this reality is all too familiar in the healthcare industry. Do you want better clinical outcomes, fewer errors, increased productivity, and highly reliable patient care? High Reliability Healthcare offers some actionable tips from the safest and most reliable industry ever: the nuclear navy. For over seventy-five years, the nuclear navy has operated highly enriched nuclear reactors with sailors in their twenties at the helm and has never experienced an accident.

Dementia caregivers cope with repetitive questions, mood swings, lost personal space, and live with exhaustion, frustration, and anger. You may not know how to prepare. Dementia Home Care will help you maintain your humor and your emotional connection with your loved one longer.

A Remarkable Gift Under $20 for Seniors or Anyone Cherishing Nostalgic Golden Years Take a stroll down memory lane with heartfelt stories crafted especially for seniors. From the vibrant 1940s to the transformative 2000s, Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors brings the essence of each decade to life through light, inspiring, and nostalgic tales. With 100 thoughtfully selected stories, we’ve also included an EXTRA bonus of 20 additional stories, making this collection even more delightful. That’s 120 stories in total, providing endless moments of joy and reflection for you or your loved ...

Can learning about Medicare actually be fun? Probably not, but it doesn’t have to be miserable like most books will make you feel. What about the best-kept secret in all of Medicare? That money-saving product takes commission dollars away from insurance agents, so they never speak of it. Medicare for the Lazy Man is a quick and thorough guide created by a highly qualified expert. It will show how to slide through your encounter with Medicare and squirt out the other side with the best protection available on the market today.

How do you know at any age what is a medical emergency? Do you know what to do? This illustrated guide is for all ages to use to train how to react fast in a medical emergency such as a stroke. Everyone thinks they know what a stroke is - but few react on time. This also can include health care providers. The older you are - the slower others may act to help you. Don't be a victim of an early death. Have your papers in order now with clear instructions, advance directives, and even a POLST/MOLST to help save your life. These papers tell others what medical care you want when you can tell ...

Essay on a young woman's right to die before a virulent brain cancer prevents her from making that choice.

How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and their Caregivers is a life-affirming, instructive, and inspiring book about living gracefully and purposefully with the challengesfaced by those with chronic pain or illness. These conditions, while not always life-threatening, are life-disrupting and stressful. The audiobook contains over two dozen tools and practices to help people live skillfully and to find equanimity and joy despite the profound changes in their lives.

It's hard to talk about death in America. But even though the topic has been taboo, life's end is an eventual reality. So why not shape it to our values? Finish Strong is for those of us who want an end-of-life experience to match the life we've enjoyed. We know we should prepare, but are unsure how to think and talk about it, how to live true to our values and priorities, and how to make our wishes stick.

Shaken Brain offers expert advice and urgently needed answers. Elizabeth Sandel, MD, is a board-certified physician who has spent more than three decades treating patients with traumatic brain injuries, training clinicians, and conducting research. Here she explains the scientific evidence for what happens to the brain and body after a concussion. And she shares stories from a diverse group of patients, educating listeners on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

There is no more universal truth in life than death. No matter who you are, it is certain that one day you will die, but the mechanics and understanding of that experience will differ greatly in today's modern age. Dr. Haider Warraich is a young and brilliant new voice in the conversation about death and dying started by Dr. Sherwin Nuland and Atul Gawande. Dr. Warraich takes a broader look at how we die today, from the cellular level up to the very definition of death itself.

Your complete step-by-step guide to starting a profitable senior concierge service in just 30 days. With over 50 million seniors over 65 in the U.S. alone, the demand for senior concierge services is skyrocketing. As seniors age, they need more help with many of the daily activities younger folks take for granted, like running errands, pet care, household management and dozens of other tasks. If you have a "can-do" attitude, common sense and compassion for elders, you will do well in this business. A senior concierge services offers you: A flexible schedule. Be your own boss. A recession-...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the financial, legal, and technological complexities of dementia caregiving? You're not alone. Millions of families struggle to balance the emotional and practical demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. "Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving" is your essential guide to navigating this challenging journey with confidence and peace of mind. This comprehensive resource provides expert advice, practical strategies, and compassionate support to help you: Secure your loved one's financial future: Discover key resources, ...

Nearly five million families deal with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on a daily basis. They do this with little training, and often, only their good intentions guide them. When Reasoning No Longer Works is the training manual these family caregivers have been searching for. Authored by a gerontologist with more than 20 years of experience, this audiobook gives the listener an easy-to-understand view of what dementia does to the brain, how it is diagnosed, and most importantly, how to deal with its effects.