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Your life is a story, and it’s yours to write, all the way through to the end. There are numerous decisions to be made regarding aging, illness, and end-of-life issues, but many people put off those decisions until it’s too late. We may be purposeful in planning for our lives, but we often leave the last piece, the final chapter, undefined.

"Die Oma hat a Schlagerl ghobt!" Der Kabarettist Martin Frank ist auf einem niederbayrischen Bauernhof aufgewachsen, und seine Großmutter ist seine wichtigste Bezugsperson. Als er gerade 19 ist, erleidet sie einen Schlaganfall und ist von heute auf morgen auf Pflege angewiesen – und Martin beschließt: Er wird sich um seine Oma kümmern. Fünf Jahre pflegt er sie, bis zu ihrem Tod, und berichtet nun über diese Zeit, die nicht nur traurig, sondern skurril-komisch, liebevoll und wichtig für ihn war.

The road ahead will be difficult and some days will feel downright impossible. But if you utilize the information in this audiobook, you will not only keep your loved one as happy and healthy as possible, you will also make your home a happy, safe, and comforting space for everyone. So take this very necessary prep step: embark on a thorough and helpful look ahead, into all the things you need to know before they happen, with expert advice and proven approaches that will help make life easier, happier, and more enjoyable for both you and your loved one with dementia.

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!

What happens when you mix modern medical entrepreneurship with one of the most ancient of human desires---the desire to live forever? The answer is today's multibillion-dollar antiaging industry, which promises everything from restoring lost vitality to actually turning back the hands of time for aging boomers. But who, exactly, makes up the antiaging movement, and what do they expect from the vast and growing antiaging apothecary?

Are you tired of diets that promise quick fixes, but leave you feeling unsatisfied and unhealthy? Intermittent Fasting for Autophagy is here to revolutionize the way you approach weight loss and overall well-being. Autophagy, the natural process of cellular cleansing and rejuvenation, has gained significant attention in recent years for its incredible health benefits. And now, you can harness the power of autophagy through the simple and effective practice of intermittent fasting.

Most of us look forward to our retirement from full-time work, anticipating more free time and opportunities to play. But the reality of retirement can be hard to adjust to. Unexpected challenges may present themselves, leading us to question who we really are and what we can reasonably expect to accomplish in the remaining years of our lives. We may be confused by our changing relationships with family and friends, which no longer conform to an easy structure.

Prescription for Aging Well is a beacon of hope, reminding listeners that aging is not a period of decline, but an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. It encourages seniors to take an active role in their health, make informed decisions, and embrace the power of healthy habits, nurturing relationships, and a fulfilling lifestyle.

A practical, compassionate guide to caring for a loved one with dementia written by an RN with 40 years experience.

Right now, all across the world, many people are losing hope. It is being replaced by fear - fear of the unknown, fear of poverty, fear of a global pandemic; fear of death and violence, fear of turmoil and social upheaval. We are in the middle of transition, and change frightens people. My primary purpose for writing this book was to rekindle hope within the hearts and minds of humanity, especially my fellow Christians, because we are the ones who harbor the ultimate hope of the universe.

Each and every season we go through has a purpose and place in our lives, and each individual season is a preparation for the next season and brings teaching, learning, and growth. It is like a stepping stone to the next level and season. We may feel that our growth and learning is done in our senior season, but I believe we still have much to learn, much to grow, and much to give.

Marc's family is devastated by his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis. After three challenging years, Marc sees new doors open for healing that until now he had not believed were possible. Despite fierce opposition and a ruthless foe, a wondrous journey unfolds before them as the Holy Spirit leads the way to liberation. From Alzheimer's with Love is the true-life story of a six-month journey from deterioration to restoration from this devastating disease.

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.

En Su Contrato de relación como cuidador de un ser querido, Hallisey analiza las delicadas y difíciles conversaciones que los cuidadores deben tener con sus seres queridos para aliviar la tensión, en ambos lados, que resultan con los deberes y las relaciones cambiantes. Ella usa ejemplos de su propia vida, así como de muchos de los clientes con los que ha trabajado. Su libro tiene como objetivo reforzar estos roles que cambian constantemente y proporcionar orientación para navegar el contrato del cuidador.

Although it is the unthinkable, all people think about it at some point, or have it in the back of their minds. Whatever your thoughts about skilled nursing homes are, the images are not always pleasant. Whether you are aging yourself, have aging parents, or have a disability, who will provide for you? Is skilled nursing the answer, and what will it cost? Carefully choosing options, knowing what those selections mean, and demystifying the process is the central theme of Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care.

The hilarious and moving story of how a modern woman's life can change utterly in a single year - and how, even when life whacks you in the head, you can find yourself rewarded with grace.

Caring for a loved one at home. What's really involved? And what does it mean for your family and future? Tens of millions of Americans have had these questions and more as they prepare for this unsettling yet necessary task. The Family Caregiver's Guide fills in the gaps, connecting the dots between research and real life. Drawing on the author's extensive caregiving experience, this book provides strategies to care for your loved one, inside and out, as well as for yourself - including how to use your natural skills in your new role, and which skills you may need to add.

This audiobook provides information about living arrangements, services, and facilities available for older adults with changing health needs, as well as checklists to help you determine the living situation most appropriate for your loved one.

Give Me My Flowers Now is story told from the eyes and heart of a daughter who is the caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. The author is reflective on the woman her mother was and who she is as a result of the disease. Cole-Trice believes that anyone who is going through taking care of elderly parents or just having to give most of themselves to care for a love one could read and realize they are not alone.

Rose is delightful, flamboyant, and a widow. Having just lost her husband, Rose's daughter steps in to find Rose increasingly disoriented and forgetful. Even as a nurse, Maureen does not recognize the early signs of her mother's dementia - a diagnosis that changes her mother's life and those close to her. The contrast between the reality of Rose's condition and the "Casablanca Style" in which she lived is stark yet beautiful. This book parallels Still Alice's medical description of the illness but picks up where Still Alice leaves off.