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Bestsellers
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Being Mortal
- Medicine and What Matters in the End
- By: Atul Gawande
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end....
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A Walk through the Valley of the Shadow
- By George on 11-02-14
By: Atul Gawande
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Briefly Perfectly Human
- Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
- By: Alua Arthur
- Narrated by: Alua Arthur
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
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Not So Much About Death
- By Peter H Adams on 04-28-24
By: Alua Arthur
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The 36-Hour Day
- A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias, Seventh Edition
- By: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard, John Chancer
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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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...
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Great Resource
- By Evie's Choices on 05-12-23
By: Nancy L. Mace, and others
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Ageless Aging
- A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan
- By: Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley - contributor
- Narrated by: Rebecca Stern
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Ageless Aging presents a pioneering new way for women to age—an ascent that includes feeling youthful and vital while gaining wisdom, resilience, and experience.
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Agile or inept how we age is our choice
- By Amazon Customer on 07-08-24
By: Maddy Dychtwald, and others
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Elderhood
- Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life
- By: Louise Aronson
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life....
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Well written but too long
- By Eric Troyer on 08-21-20
By: Louise Aronson
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The Art of Dying Well
- A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life
- By: Katy Butler
- Narrated by: Katy Butler
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An inspiring, informative, and practical guide to navigating end-of-life issues, by a groundbreaking expert in the field and the New York Times best-selling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door....
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Me too
- By Clif Green on 01-04-20
By: Katy Butler
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Being Mortal
- Medicine and What Matters in the End
- By: Atul Gawande
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end....
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A Walk through the Valley of the Shadow
- By George on 11-02-14
By: Atul Gawande
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Briefly Perfectly Human
- Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
- By: Alua Arthur
- Narrated by: Alua Arthur
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
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.
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Not So Much About Death
- By Peter H Adams on 04-28-24
By: Alua Arthur
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The 36-Hour Day
- A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias, Seventh Edition
- By: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard, John Chancer
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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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...
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Great Resource
- By Evie's Choices on 05-12-23
By: Nancy L. Mace, and others
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Ageless Aging
- A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan
- By: Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley - contributor
- Narrated by: Rebecca Stern
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Ageless Aging presents a pioneering new way for women to age—an ascent that includes feeling youthful and vital while gaining wisdom, resilience, and experience.
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Agile or inept how we age is our choice
- By Amazon Customer on 07-08-24
By: Maddy Dychtwald, and others
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Elderhood
- Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life
- By: Louise Aronson
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life....
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Well written but too long
- By Eric Troyer on 08-21-20
By: Louise Aronson
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The Art of Dying Well
- A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life
- By: Katy Butler
- Narrated by: Katy Butler
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An inspiring, informative, and practical guide to navigating end-of-life issues, by a groundbreaking expert in the field and the New York Times best-selling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door....
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Me too
- By Clif Green on 01-04-20
By: Katy Butler
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Veterans Benefits for You
- Get What You Deserve
- By: Paul R. Lawrence
- Narrated by: Timothy Michael Burke
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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All veterans and their families deserve the maximum benefits they earned by bravely serving their country!
By: Paul R. Lawrence
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Two Old Broads
- Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know
- By: Dr. M. E. Hecht, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamela Rich
- Narrated by: Devon O'day, Jackie Schlicher
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Two Old Broads is laugh-out-loud funny and tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years....
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Awesome book
- By Donna Payne on 02-19-23
By: Dr. M. E. Hecht, and others
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Hospice Whispers: Stories of Life
- By: Carla Cheatham
- Narrated by: Carla Cheatham
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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When we fear death, we miss out on a lot of life. This book hopes to change that....
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Understanding hospice care.
- By Karen S. Bradley on 05-24-15
By: Carla Cheatham
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Non-Medical Home Care Agency
- Bring in Money Around the Clock While Serving the Elderly
- By: Scarlet Gasker
- Narrated by: Stephanie Quinn
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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You might be interested in starting your own non-medical home care agency, but you’re overwhelmed with where you should begin. How do you begin the process of getting licensed? When should you start hiring? What else do you need to take care of before you can open....
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Great audiobook
- By Drake Wells on 07-02-24
By: Scarlet Gasker
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My Aging Parent Needs Help!
- 7 Step Guide to Caregiving with No Regrets, More Compassion, and Going from Overwhelmed to Organized [Includes Tips for Caregiver Burnout]
- By: Cynthia Kaye
- Narrated by: Jennifer Groberg
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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One day your life was normal. The next thing you know, your life is being ruled by the needs of your aging parent. Welcome to the caregiving season....
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A must read for everyone!
- By Olia Lego on 02-27-23
By: Cynthia Kaye
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Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
- The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
- By: Walter C. Willett MD DrPH
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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There's an ever-growing body of evidence supporting the relatively simple principles that are behind healthy eating - yet the public seems to be more confused than ever....
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Pass
- By vonronge on 12-26-17
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A Cup of Tea on the Commode
- My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom and How I Survived to Tell the Tale
- By: Mark Steven Porro
- Narrated by: Mark Steven Porro
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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A Cup of Tea on the Commode chronicles Mark's multitasking adventures of filling his mother's last years with love, laughter, and joy.
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The Dementia Caregiver's Survival Guide
- An 11-Step Plan to Understand the Disease and How to Cope with Financial Challenges, Patient Aggression, and Depression Without Guilt, Overwhelm, or Burnout
- By: Janet G. Cruz
- Narrated by: Susanna Burney
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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The Dementia Caregiver’s Survival Guide is here to offer a lifeline to caregivers, providing practical advice and emotional support to help you cope with the complexities of dementia care....
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"Vascular dementia is different than Alzheimer's Disease, despite the poularity they both share"
- By Iluvatar on 06-04-24
By: Janet G. Cruz
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At Peace
- By: Samuel Harrington
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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At Peace outlines specific active and passive steps that older patients and their health-care proxies can take to ensure loved ones live their last days comfortably at home and/or in hospice....
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A must read
- By fishermn on 02-26-18
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That Good Night
- Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour
- By: Sunita Puri
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani, Sunita Puri
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Interweaving evocative stories of Dr. Sunita Puri's family and the patients she cares for, That Good Night is a stunning meditation on impermanence and the role of medicine in helping us to live and die well....
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Never needed 1.25x more... GREAT BOOK THOUGH!
- By Viejo Mzungu on 04-30-19
By: Sunita Puri
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Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey
- A Guide for Families and Caregivers
- By: Jolene Brackey
- Narrated by: Jolene Brackey
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves....
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Very helpful
- By Esther Diaz on 05-03-24
By: Jolene Brackey
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The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared
- An Essential Workbook to Help You Reflect Back, Plan Ahead, and Find Peace on Your Journey
- By: Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
- Narrated by: Randye Kaye
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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If you are preparing for the end of life—or simply looking to bring more meaning to the here and now—The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared imparts valuable insight to nurture clarity and your internal strength on your journey....
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Medical Terminology for Beginners
- The Complete Study Guide to Easily Understand, Pronounce and Memorize Medical Terms in Just 30 Days + Workbook & Practice Exercises Included
- By: Peter J. Blackwood
- Narrated by: Russ Jankovitz
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether you're a nursing student striving for excellence, a healthcare professional aiming to enhance your expertise, or someone entering the medical field, Medical Terminology for Beginners is your pathway to mastering the language of healthcare.
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Medical Terminology for Beginners
- By Jun on 07-23-24
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Death Is but a Dream
- Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End
- By: Christopher Kerr, Carine Mardorossian
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing on interviews with over 1,400 patients and more than a decade of quantified data, Dr. Kerr reveals that pre-death dreams and visions are extraordinary occurrences that humanize the dying process....
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OK
- By Oneeye on 03-02-20
By: Christopher Kerr, and others
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Honest Aging
- An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life (Johns Hopkins Press Health Series)
- By: Rosanne M. Leipzig MD PhD
- Narrated by: Suzie Althens
- Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than thirty-five years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age....
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Vital Info for All Ages & Review Often
- By MtnGirlJoy on 01-08-24
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The Other Side of Sadness
- What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss
- By: George A. Bonanno
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In this thoroughly revised and updated classic, a renowned psychologist shows that mourning is far from predictable, and all of us share a surprising ability to be resilient....
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The antidote to pop science bogus fragility makers
- By Tzachi dan on 08-15-20
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- AI, Machine Learning, and Deep and Intelligent Medicine Simplified for Everyone
- By: Dr. Parag Suresh Mahajan MD
- Narrated by: Millian Quinteros
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Technology continues to advance at a pace that can seem bewildering. Nowhere else is it moving faster than in the health sector, where AI is now being used to improve millions of lives....
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Unbearable
- By Eckart Burgwedel on 02-27-23
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Doctor Dogs
- How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine
- By: Maria Goodavage
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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New York Times best-selling author Maria Goodavage takes us on a thrilling, delightful, globe-trotting journey to discover the heartwarming and fascinating new world of doctor dogs....
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Brilliant, eye-opening
- By truthseeker on 04-24-21
By: Maria Goodavage
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Hope After Stroke for Caregivers and Survivors
- The Holistic Guide to Getting Your Life Back
- By: Tsgoyna Tanzman
- Narrated by: Tsgoyna Tanzman
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Hope After Stroke is like having a personal therapist at your side, simplifying the medical jargon, answering your questions, guiding and empowering you each step of the way....
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Helpful
- By Jennifer on 10-25-23
By: Tsgoyna Tanzman
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Home Birth on Your Own Terms
- A How to Guide for Birthing Unassisted
- By: Heather Baker
- Narrated by: Poppy Royana
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you looking for a natural pregnancy and birth book? If you are planning a home birth or need an unassisted birthing plan, this is the audiobook for you. Get your body and mind prepared for a natural geared pregnancy and birth, where you make all the rules and decisions....
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1980 home birth alone
- By Scarlett Custer on 12-08-22
By: Heather Baker
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The Silver Tsunami of Seniors
- Your Blueprint to Starting a Residential Assisted Living Business that Creates Residual Income and Builds a Legacy
- By: Gene Guarino
- Narrated by: Gene Guarino, Isabelle Guarino-Smith
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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With 77 million Baby Boomers in the United States, people all over the country are worried about receiving the call that their mom, their dad, or their elderly loved one will suddenly have a health crisis with no one nearby to help....
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Sales pitch for other courses
- By Brian Baker on 07-21-23
By: Gene Guarino
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Get What's Yours for Medicare
- Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs
- By: Philip Moeller
- Narrated by: James Foster
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What's Yours authors an essential companion to explain Medicare, the nation's other major benefit for older Americans....
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Very Negative and Overwhelming
- By A.C.W. on 04-08-20
By: Philip Moeller
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Dementia Prevention
- Using Your Head to Save Your Brain
- By: Emily Clionsky, Mitchell Clionsky
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Worried about memory loss and dementia risk? This new book will show you easy-to-follow steps to keep your brain healthy....
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Essential Information about Dementia
- By Loretta on 06-10-23
By: Emily Clionsky, and others
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The Shift
- How Seeing People as People Changes Everything
- By: Kimberly White
- Narrated by: Kimberly White
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Seeing people as people is an idea so simple you'll swear you've heard before but so profound you'll never stop learning from it. Author Kimberly White discovered it in nursing homes whose carers saw their patients, not as tasks to be ticked off a to-do list, as valuable human beings....
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3hr Recruiting Effort at best
- By MikeyMikeMB on 01-14-23
By: Kimberly White
New releases
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Medicare 1: Starting Your Medicare Journey
- By: Case Publications
- Narrated by: Rayne Botello
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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This essential book helps demystify Medicare, offering listeners practical advice on how to optimize coverage and minimize costs. It offers a comprehensive comparison of Medicare Parts A & B, as well as alternative options, such as Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The book also offers common and uncommon questions, answered in an easy-to-follow FAQ format, practical checklists, cheat sheets, and templates to help organize and plan your Medicare journey. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Medicare Decoder that breaks down complex terminology into plain language.
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Dealing with ADHD
- By: David Rex Orgen
- Narrated by: Chloe Haynes
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not the "insignificant" disorder some imagine it to be. The "Cost of illness" associated with ADHD in the US is estimated to be over $74 billion. ADHD is the most common mental health disorder among children worldwide. While there is no cure for ADHD, effective management is achievable with the right resources.
By: David Rex Orgen
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Practical Dementia Caregiver Guide
- Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships
- By: Stephane Suppervielle
- Narrated by: Ron AAlgar Watt
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever feel overwhelmed decoding the behavioral changes and mood swings of your loved one? Are financial strains and fears about the future keeping you up at night? Wondering how to balance caregiving with work and family without losing yourself? Discover practical strategies for every stage of the journey
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Medical Terminology for Beginners
- The Complete Study Guide to Easily Understand, Pronounce and Memorize Medical Terms in Just 30 Days + Workbook & Practice Exercises Included
- By: Peter J. Blackwood
- Narrated by: Russ Jankovitz
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you a nursing student or healthcare professional struggling to navigate the complex world of medical terminology? Do confusing medical terms and jargon leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? Imagine confidently stepping into your healthcare career, armed with a deep understanding of medical language that allows you to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide the best care for your patients. With this comprehensive guide, you can quickly grasp and memorize medical terms, unraveling the mystery of complex terminology in no time!
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Medical Terminology for Beginners
- By Jun on 07-23-24
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Just Care
- Messy Entanglements of Disability, Dependency, and Desire (D/C: Dis/Color)
- By: Akemi Nishida
- Narrated by: Jean Carlson
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Just Care is Akemi Nishida’s thoughtful examination of care injustice and social justice enabled through care. The current neoliberal political economy has turned care into a business opportunity for the healthcare industrial complex and a mechanism of social oppression and control. Nishida analyzes the challenges people negotiate whether they are situated as caregivers, receivers, or both. Also illuminated is how people with disabilities come together to assemble community care collectives and bed activism (resistance and visions emerging from the space of bed) to reimagine care as a key element for social change.
By: Akemi Nishida
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Balancing Acts of Grace
- Caregiving for Elderly Parents with Dementia, Careers and Family Dynamics
- By: Joy Thomas
- Narrated by: Joy Thomas
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage of legal and financial preparations.
By: Joy Thomas
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Medicare 1: Starting Your Medicare Journey
- By: Case Publications
- Narrated by: Rayne Botello
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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This essential book helps demystify Medicare, offering listeners practical advice on how to optimize coverage and minimize costs. It offers a comprehensive comparison of Medicare Parts A & B, as well as alternative options, such as Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The book also offers common and uncommon questions, answered in an easy-to-follow FAQ format, practical checklists, cheat sheets, and templates to help organize and plan your Medicare journey. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Medicare Decoder that breaks down complex terminology into plain language.
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Dealing with ADHD
- By: David Rex Orgen
- Narrated by: Chloe Haynes
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not the "insignificant" disorder some imagine it to be. The "Cost of illness" associated with ADHD in the US is estimated to be over $74 billion. ADHD is the most common mental health disorder among children worldwide. While there is no cure for ADHD, effective management is achievable with the right resources.
By: David Rex Orgen
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Practical Dementia Caregiver Guide
- Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships
- By: Stephane Suppervielle
- Narrated by: Ron AAlgar Watt
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever feel overwhelmed decoding the behavioral changes and mood swings of your loved one? Are financial strains and fears about the future keeping you up at night? Wondering how to balance caregiving with work and family without losing yourself? Discover practical strategies for every stage of the journey
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Medical Terminology for Beginners
- The Complete Study Guide to Easily Understand, Pronounce and Memorize Medical Terms in Just 30 Days + Workbook & Practice Exercises Included
- By: Peter J. Blackwood
- Narrated by: Russ Jankovitz
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Are you a nursing student or healthcare professional struggling to navigate the complex world of medical terminology? Do confusing medical terms and jargon leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? Imagine confidently stepping into your healthcare career, armed with a deep understanding of medical language that allows you to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide the best care for your patients. With this comprehensive guide, you can quickly grasp and memorize medical terms, unraveling the mystery of complex terminology in no time!
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Medical Terminology for Beginners
- By Jun on 07-23-24
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Just Care
- Messy Entanglements of Disability, Dependency, and Desire (D/C: Dis/Color)
- By: Akemi Nishida
- Narrated by: Jean Carlson
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Just Care is Akemi Nishida’s thoughtful examination of care injustice and social justice enabled through care. The current neoliberal political economy has turned care into a business opportunity for the healthcare industrial complex and a mechanism of social oppression and control. Nishida analyzes the challenges people negotiate whether they are situated as caregivers, receivers, or both. Also illuminated is how people with disabilities come together to assemble community care collectives and bed activism (resistance and visions emerging from the space of bed) to reimagine care as a key element for social change.
By: Akemi Nishida
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Balancing Acts of Grace
- Caregiving for Elderly Parents with Dementia, Careers and Family Dynamics
- By: Joy Thomas
- Narrated by: Joy Thomas
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage of legal and financial preparations.
By: Joy Thomas
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A Compassionate Journey: The Definitive Guide to Providing Effective, Loving Care for Your Aging Parent
- A Compassionate Journey, Book 1
- By: Barbara Applegate
- Narrated by: Jim Davidson
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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"A Compassionate Journey" delivers a holistic approach to understanding and meeting the complex needs of your aging parent or loved one without having to spend thousands and thousands of dollars for help. From practical assessments to emotional support strategies, it lays out every step used by professionals who have successfully done what you're taking on.
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Mayo Clinic Guide to Home Remedies
- Self-Care Solutions for Everyday Health Concerns
- By: Cindy A. Kermott, Gail M. Boriel-Jurantee
- Narrated by: Angie Kane
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
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Will drinking orange juice help prevent kidney stones? Is it true you can get rid of bad breath by chewing parsley? Does caffeine improve or worsen a headache? Today, greater responsibility is being placed on individuals to take steps at home to stay healthy and manage and prevent everyday injuries and common illnesses. This has been triggered, in no small part, by the rising cost of medical care and limited access to healthcare professionals. This practical guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic can show you how to minimize your risks of disease and injury.
By: Cindy A. Kermott, and others
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A Day in the Life of a Caregiver
- By: Philomen L. Thompson
- Narrated by: Kierstin Valenti
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
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In "A Day in the Life of a Caregiver," Philomen L. Thompson delves into the healthcare industry, emphasizing the intrinsic rewards achievable through the right approach. Through diligence and adaptability, Thompson navigates listeners through the dynamic landscape of healthcare, highlighting novel approaches to various forms of care. Central to the narrative is the importance of empathy towards those under one's care, recognizing the humanity and significance of everyone. Thompson advocates for understanding and supporting family members, acknowledging their roles as cherished loved ones.
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Life Beyond 70
- Cheerful Direction & Gentle Nudges for the Elderly & Those Who Care for Them
- By: Richard Condie, Kim Condie
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
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Life Beyond 70 is a compassionate guidebook providing comfortable encouragement to address the complexities of aging. For many who are about 70 years old, new difficulties previously unexperienced begin to surface. This book pleasantly addresses the aging changes that are common to all who keep having birthdays.
By: Richard Condie, and others
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Cultivating the Doula Heart
- Essentials of Compassionate Care
- By: Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
- Narrated by: Rina Ríos
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
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Loss is difficult...and universal. What do we say? What do we do? Part how-to guide, part hopeful manifesto, Cultivating the Doula Heart provides a clear framework for supporting those facing hardship, grief, and loss. Succinct and straightforward, this work of heart covers: Components of Doula Care, Aspects of Loss, Ways of Being/Ways of Doing, Grief Support, and Contemplative Exercises.
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Prostate Cancer
- Expert Advice for Helping Your Loved One (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
- By: Neil H. Baum, David F. Mobley, Garrett Key
- Narrated by: Peter Lerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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The second leading cause of cancer death for men, prostate cancer affects more than a quarter of a million individuals in the United States each year. Most men with prostate cancer will go through the journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with a partner and family members by their side. But there are few resources available that address the needs of both those with cancer and their loved ones who want to help.
By: Neil H. Baum, and others
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Too Good To Be True
- Book 2 Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
- By: Taylor Lee
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
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The brazen homicide detective ignores orders and captures the head of the cartel. Seeing her injuries the head ER physician isn’t pleased with his brash lover. Unfortunately the indomitable physician soon learns no one controls Frankie. Until she runs into an all too familiar scene from her childhood. With Kellen’s help she faces her ugly past and learns love can heal the most devastating wounds. Love Kaylea Cross's heart pounding romantic mystery thrillers? Sylvia Day’s and Maya Banks red hot sexy heroes, feisty heroines and high adrenaline action? Grab TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE and ...
By: Taylor Lee
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Navigating Dementia Care
- A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers to Understand, Cope, and Build Resilience
- By: Marguerite Wood
- Narrated by: Charlotte Vaughan
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
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If you're looking for a guide that will help you navigate the complexities of dementia care, then look no further; this is the book for you! Caring for someone with dementia is noble and rewarding, but it can be extremely overwhelming. Navigating Dementia Care will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to empower you to give the best support to those under your care while enhancing their quality of life and yours as well.
By: Marguerite Wood
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Traveling Solo
- A Life Well Lived, a Death Well Planned
- By: Diana E. Williams
- Narrated by: Emry (no 'o') Mika
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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After years of battling a mysterious illness, Diana Williams chose to end her life. This extraordinary and intimate memoir, written in the months before her death, bravely explores the profound question: How much suffering is enough? For three decades, Williams relentlessly pursued a cure for the symptoms that plagued her: grinding exhaustion, night sweats that drenched the sheets, brain fog that made her forget her own address, and throbbing headaches and chills that left her bedridden for days.
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Veterans Benefits for You
- Get What You Deserve
- By: Paul R. Lawrence
- Narrated by: Timothy Michael Burke
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
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Veterans of the United States armed forces are entitled to a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Paul R Lawrence, former Under Secretary for Benefits in the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible guide to all the benefits and services available to veterans of the US armed services and how to make the most of these benefits and services.
By: Paul R. Lawrence
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Caregiver Burnout
- Caregiving through Self-Love
- By: Deanna Carlson
- Narrated by: Jeanette Villafane
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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A practical guide to embracing personal growth, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and nurturing wellbeing through the transformative power of self-love. The goal is to empower listeners to cultivate self-love, embrace change, and integrate healthy caregiving traits into their lives, ultimately leading to resilience and a profound sense of well-being. Self-love as a caregiver is not only essential but also life-changing.
By: Deanna Carlson
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Ageless Aging
- A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan
- By: Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley - contributor
- Narrated by: Rebecca Stern
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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Ageless Aging presents a pioneering new way for women to age—an ascent that includes feeling youthful and vital while gaining wisdom, resilience, and experience. It provides a holistic plan that helps women take advantage of the scientific, medical, psychological, and spiritual tools available to them as they grow older.
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Agile or inept how we age is our choice
- By Amazon Customer on 07-08-24
By: Maddy Dychtwald, and others