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If you are currently providing care for your aging parents or facing the prospect of doing so in the near future, you are definitely not alone. Dr. Grant Ethridge and his wife, Tammy, have been there, having given care during their dads' last days. They know the stress and uncertainty you face. Through their story and those of other caregivers, Grant and Tammy share research and practical tips to aid you in dealing with everyday caregiving struggles and situations. You will learn how to decide which care is best, prepare legal documents, handle family disputes, and much more.

In Disrupt Aging, CEO of AARP Jo Ann Jenkins focuses on three core areas - health, wealth, and self - to show us how to embrace opportunities and change the way we look at getting older. Here, she chronicles her own journey and the journeys of others who are making their marks as disruptors to show listeners how we can be active, healthy, and happy as we get older.

We are each crowned twice in this lifetime, teaches the legendary Jungian analyst Marion Woodman. Much is written about the promise of the first crowning, at birth. But what of the second, which comes only after a lifetime of experience? This is the "crown of age," she says, a symbol for the culmination of our inner and outer development as human beings.

Some of the most profound growth of our lives can happen in the home stretch, the years after age 60 or so. It's a time when we can finally crystallize the meaning of what we've been and done so far and fully expand into the self we've always intended to be, guided by the voice of the soul. But, says psychologist Charles Garfield, that can only happen if we first loosen the grip of the life we've led so far, the one that's been focused outwardly - on activity, achievement, and the idea of success - and let our souls lead the way.

Discover empowerment and wellness with "Thrive" a guide for women seeking holistic health and self-care. Explore simple fitness exercise, nutrition insights, and strategies for balancing mind, body, and spirit. Embrace resilience and transform your life with tools designed to help every woman thrive. Unleash your potential and embark on your journey to wellness today.

Based on the "field notes" she keeps in her journal, Memory's Last Breath is Gerda Saunders' astonishing window into a life distorted by dementia. She writes about shopping trips cut short by unintentional shoplifting, car journeys derailed when she loses her bearings, and the embarrassment of forgetting what she has just said to a room of colleagues. Coping with the complications of losing short-term memory, Saunders, a former university professor, nonetheless embarks on a personal investigation of the brain and its mysteries, examining science and literature.

Uncover unforgettable tales of life, love, and laughter — enjoy 50 short stories that will warm your heart, bring a smile to your face, and help you relieve stress and enhance your memory starting today.

Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 70: Guided Stretching for Weight Loss, Joint Health, Flexibility, Meditation, Posture, Mobility & Strength Training for Beginners Unlock the incredible benefits of yoga without leaving your chair! **Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 70** is your ultimate guide to achieving better health, enhanced flexibility, and improved strength, all from the comfort of your seat. This comprehensive book is tailored specifically for seniors, focusing on gentle and accessible yoga routines that promote wellness and vitality. Key Features: - Guided Stretching Routines: Discover a ...

Step into the enlightening realm of cognitive capabilities with 'Unleashing Your Memory Power.' This engaging eBook is an immersive companion for anyone looking to dive deep into the fascinating landscape of memory and cognitive skills. Consider this book your comprehensive guide to understanding memory, cognitive skills, how they interplay, and their impact on our everyday lives. Discover a deeper comprehension of the human brain and how the magic of memory operates within it. As you make progress in your cognitive journey, you'll gain valuable insights into how your lifestyle choices, ...

Ronald Reagan’s daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. The simplicity with which she reveals the intensity, the rush, the flow of her feelings encompasses all the surprises and complexities that ambush us when death gradually, unstoppably invades life.

Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age. What will make us happy? What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears? What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age? This book contains lessons I've learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. It looks at problems that can be fixed with tests and tablets, and problems that require a different sort of medicine.

At the age of 50, Eddie Brocklesby decided to run her first half marathon. Until that point, she'd done little running, and her exercise regime consisted of little more than chauffeuring her children to their own sports clubs. In common with so many people, any interest she'd shown in sport in her childhood had diminished as her adult life progressed, with spare time becoming ever more limited in the face of work and family commitments. But the half marathon was the first of what was to become a hugely impressive trajectory of sporting accolades and successes.

From decoding forgetfulness to managing daily routines, this practical guide offers valuablestrategies and compassionate advice for navigating the complexities of dementia caregiving. Equal parts empathy and practicality, it gives you the tools to cope with the demands ofcaring for a loved one with dementia.

Are you feeling like your memory is slipping, or are you experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's? This comprehensive activities book for adults and the elderly will improve your mind and brain power and boost your cognition. Is your brain not as sharp as it used to be? Do you need help to recall basic information or conversations you just had? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing early signs of memory loss. But don't panic! Targeted, therapeutic exercises and activities focused on strengthening cognition can help reverse the damage and keep your brain active well into your later ...

Most people believe that retirement planning is only about managing your money. Yes, financial preparation is crucial, but what many fail to realize is that retirement readiness also involves psychological preparation. Retirement can be a major life transition, and it’s natural to feel unsure about what comes next.

Almost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives. David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway.

Is love possible in the Viagra generation? Divorced for 30 years, Anny has given up on love and concentrates on her career. She is looking for controversy and hopes that her column will bring her fame and fortune. On a date, Anny meets and interviews Marv Rothstein, a handsome, 75-year-old, emotionally unavailable diamond dealer. Anny is attracted to Marv, and they become involved in a torrid affair. But very soon, Anny discovers that the elusive Marv is a serial dater prowling the singles sites for younger women.

A guide to caring for aging and ailing family members, which offers expert advice, illuminating vignettes, and a compassionate approach to building constructive, mutually gratifying relationships. When it comes time to provide care for those who once cared for us, where can we turn? This book offers practical guidance for a broad range of caregiving situations when family caregivers assume their new role.

You don't have to spend money on gym memberships or expensive equipment. All you need is a commitment to becoming physically fit, the determination to persevere in the face of setbacks, and a practical guide to walk you through the entire transformative process. So if you want to take back your life and start aging gracefully, then you should listen to this audiobook now.

There is much about aging that we can't control. But there is much more that we can. Coventry Edwards-Pitt applies the success story format of her highly acclaimed first book to one of today's most pressing issues: how to age well—given our increased longevity—and ensure that our later years have a positive rather than negative impact on our families. Drawing on her many years of professional experience, Covie interviews vibrant elders and brings to life the choices they are making that allow them to live content, engaged, and purposeful later lives and design legacies of meaning.