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In the heartwarming and informative guide, "Securing Your Legacy: A Baby Boomer's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning for Adult Children with Disabilities," the Guild of Seven opens a treasure trove of wisdom for seniors facing the unique challenge of caring for their adult children with disabilities. In this compassionate and empowering book, they offer a roadmap to not only secure their own future but also ensure their beloved offspring are cherished and protected long after they're gone. As the golden years approach, Baby Boomers find themselves at a crossroads, balancing their desire for a...

In Honoring the Elderly, author and Presbyterian minister Brian L. De Jong combines biblical insights with practical advice for eldercare. His work shows you both the importance and the realities of caring for your aging parents or other loved ones. With insightful questions at the end of each section, Honoring the Elderly is a valuable resource for couples, families, and classes discussing eldercare.

In this audiobook, author Joseph Spada, LPN, offers you insider's guidance into long-term care, clearly explaining what your options are, and the pros and cons of each. He shows you how to find and select the best facility for your needs, and most importantly, what to watch out for.

Are you a senior looking to harness the power of technology for a more enriched life? If so, "Tech Solutions for Seniors" is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the potential of the digital age tailored specifically for seniors. What makes this book unique for seniors? Unlike generic tech guides, this book is crafted with seniors in mind. It addresses your needs, concerns, and aspirations, offering practical solutions to empower you in the digital landscape. How does the book cater to seniors' wellness? "Tech Solutions for Seniors" goes beyond gadgets. It explores wellness tech, providing...

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.

As our parents age, and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift - an immense spiritual opportunity - that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible.

The Essence of Mimi is a fresh and charming tale filled with love, family dynamics, and life choices. It is the story of two women, an elderly Mimi, telling her life story to Annie, a young college professor living in Charleston, West Virginia. The tale she tells is also of two women and their adventures beginning in nursing school in Detroit at the beginning of World War II. Mimi and Rosemary’s studies are demanding, but with romance on the horizon, Mimi still finds time to enjoy herself and navigate difficult times. It is a story about love, life, and one of the most fundamental human ...

On learning to dance with a broken heart...I’d always believed that if I splayed my body in the dirt, I could protect my mother from her plummet from the sky. The forced ejection from an airplane. I’d also thought of the fall as a singular event requiring a dramatic sacrifice to insulate her. But each day she repeated her tumble to the ground. Sometimes she’d land as graceful as a ballerina, and she’d flash a mischievous grin before pirouetting away. Other times, she’d crash into the earth, breaking her bones and soiling herself in the process. I didn’t move fast enough and I ...

Living with Momma offers personal narratives and sacred stories for caregivers searching for measurable peace as they navigate unexpected paths within 21st-century families. Sixty-three million Americans are caring for aging parents and grown children at the same time, and they often find themselves wondering, “How is it possible to care for our families and ourselves at the same time?” In Living with Momma, Elizabeth Adams, an author and pastor, uses her life experiences, along with the wisdom found in open-ended questions, to show caregivers how they can.

Romance Redux looks at finding love as an older adult who seeks connection, love, and fulfillment in a romantic relationship. Including the author’s own experiences as well as those of other gray love seekers and finders, she uncovers both the obstacles and rewards of re-partnering at this stage of life. As divorce rates remain high and as more widows and widowers have many productive and healthy years ahead of them, finding love again can feel daunting, but now more than ever can be easier to find, to establish, and to keep.

Mom’s Gone Missing is not a how-to book. It’s a here’s-what-unfolded book, a story of a daughter’s experience with a father’s decade-long Alzheimer’s journey and a mother’s lightning fast dementia decline and both of their deaths.

Your parents are aging and your relationship is changing. You suddenly find yourself in a new role: caregiver. Knowing what to do and when to do it is difficult and confusing. Balancing your parents’ emotional and psychological needs for independence with their physical limitations is new, uncharted territory. Recognizing the kinds of changes to expect and the resources available for addressing them will make your journey easier. The information in this book will help you preserve your parents’ independence and maintain their safety. It will also help you identify when the time has come...

Concerns of Women Over 50 by Jean Shaw looks at the anxieties affecting most women in midlife. Based on conversations with old school friends, Jean reflects on issues she and her peers are currently facing, such as problems with diet, exercise, finance, health, relationships, sleep, and weight gain.

With The Men's Health Longevity Program, you'll notice immediate improvements in your health, your appearance, your energy, and - perhaps most important - your attitude. Ol' Father Time waits for no man.... What are you waiting for?

Are you currently feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of giving up while looking after someone with dementia? It's not an easy road, but with the right tools and mindset, it's a road that can be walked with purpose and fulfillment. So if you're feeling lost and overwhelmed, know that help is at hand.

Naomi Miller’s B&B is bustling, but her dear husband seems off kilter. Is she overreacting? Is turning 60 playing tricks on her mind? When Micah has a health scare, landing him in the hospital, she knows her intuition was right. Either Micah isn’t up for running a busy business, or the estrangement between his two nieces is causing him too much stress. But Micah has an angel looking after him…literally. Eight-year-old, Angel Coblenz, a guest at the B&B, bonds with Micah and asks if he and Aunt Naomi can adopt her. At their ages? Was it wise? This last book in the At Home in ...

A Sweet Taste of the Last Slice is an evocative collection of hospice stories gathered by RuthiE Neilan, certified hospice nurse and volunteer from over her 30-year career. The book is made for accessibility and includes prose, poetry, light medical terminology, and a guided imagery meditation of one's own death.

Dr Helena is one of the world's leading experts on improving brain function and she draws on three decades of personal and professional experience to offer a new paradigm for enhancing our brain to enrich our life at every age. Filled with groundbreaking scientific insights and laugh-out-loud stories of Dad and daughter's adventure with dementia, Dr Helena reveals that education is more powerful than medication and we can all grow bolder rather than older.

Discover a revolutionary approach to managing diabetes and enhancing your fitness after 50 with "The Plant-Based Solution: Managing Diabetes After 50 for Fitness Enthusiasts." This comprehensive guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to transform your health through plant-based nutrition. This book delves into the benefits of a plant-based diet, offering practical tips and strategies tailored for those over 50.

"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.