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The Little Black Book of Birthday Wisdom is the complete handbook of birthday wisdom, past and present. This leisurely story contains a huge collection of amusing quotes from Jerry Seinfeld, Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey, Sylvestor Stallone, Mark Twain, George Burns, Betty White, and many more. It is intended for anyone celebrating their annual trip around the sun.

Margit Novack's unique memoir opens our eyes to the abundant possibilities of later life. She pairs profound and memorable personal stories with larger themes—downsizing, caregiving, forgiveness, estrangement and more—and shows that with the right perspective and "re-visioning" the future is rich with possibility.

This book is a guide for individuals over 40 who are ready to take control of their lives and embrace the aging process with confidence and vitality. It offers practical advice, empowering strategies, and inspiring stories to help listeners navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with getting older.

I was in an airport on Dec 23rd 2023. Sitting in the waiting lounge I kind of zoned out for a while just becoming a part of the ebb and flow of the people around me. All of a sudden this voice coming from me said to me WE ARE WATCHING OUT FOR AND TAKING CARE OF EVERYONE HERE. THIS IS WHAT WE DO. The words weren't really words. It was more of a strong telepathy but this is the essence of what was said.

As I’m sure you know from media reporting over recent years…diagnosis rates for dementia are rising all over the world. And so, it would seem, is fear and misunderstanding around the disease. In this heartfelt book about her family’s journey with dementia, Lisa opens our mind to the possibility of reframing a diagnosis (from an ‘absolute’ negative to a ‘potential’ positive) as she recounts the life lessons her Dad’s dementia has taught her, including those about caring for others, courage, guilt, gratitude, living for today, regret, simple pleasures and a few others.

Emprenda un viaje hacia una jubilación plena. A medida que se acercan los años dorados, el sueño de la jubilación se hace más tangible que nunca. Antes de Marcar Tu Salida: Una Guía Para Preparar Tu Jubilación es una guía completa para recorrer el sinuoso camino hacia la jubilación. Centrada en la practicidad y la sencillez, esta guía ilumina el camino a seguir, garantizando que no solo esté preparado, sino también entusiasmado con el siguiente capítulo.

"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.

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.

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.

What does a free-spirited, 50-something professional do when she breaks up with her non-committal boyfriend and longs for a life partner? She challenges herself to go on 50 first dates, promises herself steamy sex along the way, and voila, finding Mr. Right becomes a sexy dating project!

Alle Menschen benötigen Fürsorge. Ohne Fürsorge können Kinder nicht groß werden, können Kranke nicht gesund werden, können ältere Menschen nicht alt werden. Fürsorge hält die Gesellschaft am Laufen. Doch warum wird Fürsorge als gesellschaftlicher Wert oft vernachlässigt? Die Bestseller-Autorin Susanne Mierau schreibt in ihrem neuen Hörbuch darüber, wie wichtig ein gutes Miteinander ist. Ohne Kinder würde später niemand unsere Rente bezahlen; die alten Menschen haben unsere Wohlstand aufgebaut.

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.

We Shall All Be Changed is a companion for those experiencing the lonely season of suffering and death. In this book, Whitney reaches out from the the screen to hold the hand of the caregiver. Walking through death with a loved one can be incredibly isolating and unsettling. This book reminds us that we can experience God’s very presence in life’s dark and deep valleys.