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"Wine, Wit & Wisdom: A Single Woman's Guide to Navigating Caregiving Chaos" is not your typical caregiving manual. With a refreshing blend of sarcasm, humor, and practical advice, this book offers a unique perspective on the challenging journey of caring for sick or aging parents. Author Mell Corcoran takes listeners on a hilarious yet poignant exploration of the ups and downs of being a caregiver.

"Más Años, Mejor Vida" no es un manual sobre cómo "sobrevivir" la jubilación; es una guía para convertir esos años en una época de entretenimiento, crecimiento y realización personal. En él, exploro cómo podemos aprovechar al máximo esta fase de la vida, redefiniendo lo que significa envejecer con propósito y alegría. Con las expectativas de vida actuales, muchos de nosotros podemos esperar vivir 20 a 30 años más después de la jubilación.

Welcome to the bustling streets, the towering skylines, and the pulsating energy of the city—a place where dreams are made, and life moves at the speed of light. But nestled within this electric maze lies a secret: pockets of tranquility, health, and longevity that defy urban expectations. These are Urban Blue Zones, and they're redefining what it means to live well in the city and suburbs.

Are you a woman facing the overwhelming symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause? Would you like to learn effective strategies for using intermittent fasting to alleviate many symptoms of menopause? If you've been looking for a book that will help you take control of your health and enhance your overall well-being during this new chapter in your life then look no further, you've found the perfect one!

Altern in Würde, mit Gelassenheit und Freude – der fast 90-jährige Psychiater Rhee Kun Hoo zeigt, wie es gelingen kann. Vergebung (auch sich selbst gegenüber), Ausdauer, die Fähigkeit, Kompromisse einzugehen und Frieden mit sich und anderen zu schließen, sind dabei wichtige Elemente. Hoo hebt die Bedeutung von Liebe und Nachsicht hervor, die Freuden des einfachen Lebens und das Glück der kleinen Dinge. Er plädiert dafür, die Dinge so zu sehen, wie sie sind, ohne Selbstbetrug, mit unverstelltem Blick – und immer mit einer Prise Humor.

The introduction to "Graceful Transitions: Navigating the Journey with Aging Parents" sets the tone for a book aimed at supporting listeners through the complexities of caring for elderly parents. It acknowledges the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies this phase of life, offering listeners not just solace but practical advice on handling legal, emotional, and health-related challenges.

Navigate the dementia care maze: Address unique challenges, manage emotional stress, and rediscover joyful moments in your caregiving journey! The exhaustion of caregiving for someone with dementia can transform your path into a winding trail, each step feeling like carefully traversing a dense thicket, where unexpected challenges lurk, demanding resilience and patience at every turn. The struggle is often intensified by the limited time you have for yourself and the sorrow you experience witnessing the transformation of your loved one.

"Mastering Stroke Prevention: Your Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Brain" is a comprehensive book that empowers listeners with essential knowledge and practical strategies to prevent strokes and safeguard their brain health. This insightful guide explores the various risk factors associated with strokes and provides valuable insights on how to mitigate them effectively.

If You’re Ready to Rewrite the Narrative of Aging, and Embark on a Transformative Journey, Then This is for You! There’s no doubt that everyone wants to stay young forever. From beauty treatments, ‘anti-aging’ skincare products, to expensive procedures, there’s always something out there for people that want to stop the clock. But aging isn’t something that you should be afraid of. Instead, it should be something you embrace and look forward to!

As seniors, we’ve occupied the planet for nearly three-quarters of a century, braving the whole gamut, from joyous confetti-filled celebrations to worrisome worldwide disasters. And we still have plenty of living left to do. From our fabulous senior citizen discount to our highly perfected BS detector to having earned our right to be grumpy, the golden years offer much to anticipate. In Defense of Seniorhood is a comedic hats off to the once-in-a-lifetime glories of seniordom.

"Entschuldige, das ist mein erster Ruhestand. Ich übe noch.“ So scherzte schon Loriot. In der Tat ist das Ende des Arbeitslebens ein einschneidendes Ereignis, das viele Herausforderungen mit sich bringt und die meisten von uns zunächst überfordert. Oft wissen frisch gebackene Ruheständler einfach nicht, was sie mit sich und den neuen Umständen anfangen sollen.

This book is for anyone who has responsibility to gain care for a dependent adult. Learn about aging, types of care, and considerations for selecting care on behalf of a dependent adult. You'll also learn how to locate local care resources.

Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces is a concise guide to navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Aging Gracefully covers everything from brain training and mental exercises to managing the physical and emotional demands of caregiving. With a focus on maintaining independence and quality of life, this book offers valuable information for seniors, their loved ones, and caregivers.

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging. Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to prepare for and handle with confidence the changes ahead.

Eine Sekunde kann das ganzes Leben verändern. Ein Unfall, ein medizinischer Eingriff, ein Anruf. Wenn deine Welt von jetzt auf gleich Kopf steht, dann gilt es, Ruhe zu bewahren, das Bestmögliche aus der Situation zu machen und sich zu erkundigen, wie du bei einem Pflegefall am klügsten vorgehst. Pflegebedürftigkeit sorgt oft für ein riesiges Fragezeichen.

In Bedside Witness, Adams shares stories from her 20-year journey in hospice, geriatric mental health, palliative care, and dementia coaching. Through the intimate lens as a social worker, Kay artfully draws us into these heartfelt tales as if she were sitting with us at our kitchen table, tenderly weaving the laughter, grief, wonder, wisdom, and tragedy of our shared human experience.

Everyone is a potential caregiver; sometimes caring for multiple generations of family members at once. This is a role many of us are ill-prepared for and can overwhelm us. Where do we turn for advice and assistance? What to Do About Mama offers guidance to present and future caregivers, based on the pragmatic and emotional, real-life experiences of the coauthors and other caregivers who have openly and honestly shared their challenges, their heartaches, and their joys in caregiving. It isn't a book by experts, but by regular people in the trenches, people like you.

Reduce or eliminate accidents. Bedwetting can be a source of embarrassment and discomfort for older adults, affecting their quality of life and the lives of those who love them. With the right treatment and support, it is possible to manage this issue and improve the overall well-being of our older loved ones. From medications and pelvic floor exercises to lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, and surgery, there are many successful treatment options available.

Discover how to celebrate your life as an empty nester…without guilt or sorrow. Does your quiet home give you heartaches and tears? Do you not know what to do with your life now that the kids are gone? Becoming an empty nester is a sudden and painful change. It is such a difficult time that 38.6 percent of empty nesters suffer from clinical depression and one in four marriages ends in divorce.