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From this compact audiobook, learn from a certified financial planner (CFP®) certificant - who has helped hundreds of clients over more than 35 years practical estate planning - the steps you can take to protect yourself and those you love. This book, narrated in layperson’s words for easy understanding, explains the aspects of wills, financial and medical powers of attorney, revocable living trusts, “living wills", and much more.

Over the Hill and Up the Wall is an affectionate, funny look at the frictions of taking a more active role in our elders' lives. It's a nod to every child who has waited three hours for a parent to fasten their seatbelt, and every parent whose child assumes they can't count to twenty. And, if your parents are just hitting middle age, it may well be a warning of things to come!

How do we look to each other as we grow older? This uplifting collection asks men and women to answer this provocative question. The answers, in the form of evocative poetry and prose, reveal the pleasures of growing older and teach us how to remain active and proud, living out our older years to the fullest potential. You'll delight in learning how the changes that we experience in later life can provide wonderful benefits and newfound happiness.

Taking 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 stories, practical advice, and the restorative promises of Scripture, reminding caregivers that they're not alone in this important yet all too often unacknowledged and underappreciated work.

Carolyn L. Rosenblatt is a registered nurse and an attorney with over 40 years of combined experience. She has compiled her nine-volume series into this complete guide. It touches on dangerous older drivers, choosing home care workers and nursing homes, understanding assisted living, the specifics of handling money for aging parents, ways to manage sibling conflicts about elders, advice from a lawyer about how to choose a lawyer when your parent needs one, and knowing how a care manager can help you.

In Love, Again, Eve Pell beautifully and thoughtfully concludes that life experience adds dimensions to the art of connection - and that we all stand to learn something from unexpected romance. How do old people meet new loves? Eve Pell was 68 when she convinced a friend to set her up with Sam Hirabayashi. Ten years her senior, Sam, a fellow runner, was handsome and sweet. Soon Eve and Sam were plunged into a giddy romance that began with a movie date.

Take charge of caregiving: conquer daily challenges, communicate effectively, and transform behavioral changes with 9 actionable steps. No one prepares you for dementia, but no one prepares your loved one, either. The world has over 55 million dementia patients, which only increases annually. And not a single one of them was prepared.

Golf is a game of mind and body, requiring focus, concentration, and calm. In "The Zen Golfer: Cultivating Calm and Concentration on the Course", you'll discover how to master your mind and improve your game through mindfulness and meditation. Written by a golf coach and mindfulness practitioner, this practical, inspiring guide is packed with tips and strategies for cultivating calm and concentration on the course. From developing a pre-shot routine, to staying focused and present during your round, you'll learn how to use mindfulness and meditation to improve your game and enjoy the game ...

Eldercare Confidential is for the caregivers and caretakers who are often thrust into the role of fiduciary, either by legal appointment or by assuming the role because of their relationship to the elderly person who needs caretaking. Typically, this is a close relative, like a parent. The duties of a fiduciary spelled out by laws include loyalty and reasonable care of the assets within custody. This is more than a moral responsibility; this is a legal obligation.

Four generations live under one roof in Columbus, Ohio, and they've figured out how to make it work: dividing responsibilities and chores, re-designing some physical spaces for privacy, and reconfiguring others into common areas for all to gather and enjoy living together. This tale of heartache, heroism, and hope is one family's multi-generational social experiment, which encompasses kids in their teens, parents in their 40s, grandparents in their 70s, and a 90-plus year-old great-grandmother.

The "give me four minutes" request of the title of this audiobook emphasizes the author’s cogent capsule of thought concept. Every insight can be quickly heard in four minutes or less. It is intended that each offering will hold a truth that the listener can quickly hear, but will want to ruminate on to refresh their mind and spirit a few minutes longer than four.

Smoothly Glide Into Your Dream Retirement with Joy and Excitement from the Very Beginning, Even If You Start Without a Plan! Are you ready to embrace this exciting and adventurous milestone in life but need some direction and encouragement as you get started? Are you worried about your financial comfort and uncertain how to stay socially involved, physically active, and emotionally fulfilled without breaking the bank?

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.

We all age, but not everyone does it the same way. Sometimes, our loved ones find it hard to admit they need more help. That's where you come in. This book is more than just understanding the challenges—it's your roadmap to making a difference. It shows you how to help your loved ones deal with confusion, anger, or feeling down. Dive into a world where aging is a positive experience, and helping your loved ones is a rewarding adventure.

When your mother abused you, bullied you, neglected you, and used you for her selfish gain, it was not your fault. When she made you feel trapped and like there was nowhere else for you to go, it was not your fault. And when you realized your toxic relationship with her ruined other relationships in your life, it was not your fault. Daughters of narcissistic mothers often find themselves growing up feeling massive amounts of pain, confusion, and fear in their lives.

Blending humor and faith, the four Kandel sisters encourage senior adults to be mission-focused and never let age block opportunities to serve and minister to others.

In Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long Term Care for Families, Deborah combines her many personal experiences as a resident's wife and daughter with her industry insight to provide a framework for managing this major life change. Now What? is your playbook to manage this emotional journey so you can transition through this very important role with more ease and grace, and less guilt and anxiety.

Theory is great, knowledge is power— yet without a practical guide to put that knowledge into action, it’s like a recipe book left on the kitchen shelf! This is where this official workbook is different! It’s the perfect partner for The Ultimate Guide to Menopause: 7 Easy Steps to Achieve Symptom Relief, Weight Loss, and Holistic Wellness to Confidently Embark on Your Stress-Free Journey.

In You're Not Dead Yet - So Stop Acting Like It!, author Marc Sachnoff invites you on a transformative journey—one that defies stereotypes and celebrates the richness of life’s later chapters. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual wisdom, Sachnoff shares 11 powerful principles that will revolutionize your perspective on aging. 🔑 What You’ll Discover: Embracing Change: Learn how to make change your ally, not your adversary. Living in the Present: Understand the importance of staying grounded in today while envisioning a vibrant future. Body Wellness: ...

Whether retirement is right around the corner or a little far away, you deserve a retirement that's a fitting reward for a lifetime of hard work. This book should be your essential companion. This book is for: People in their thirties, or forties who know they have to start preparing for retirement but aren’t exactly sure how yet. It is also for People in their fifties, sixties, and beyond. People who are much past the retirement age will find value in this book.Retirement, like any major transition in life, comes with a whole array of emotions and worries. More than the financial and ...