Ageing Books

Nobody Move - The Journal: A Guided Companion Through the Emotional Journey of MovingMoving isn't just about boxes, trucks, and new addresses-it's about memories, milestones, and the emotional rollercoaster of leaving one chapter behind and stepping into...

La Longévité Humaine Par La Médecine Dosimétrique explores the principles and applications of dosimetric medicine, presenting it as a method accessible to everyone. Authored by Adolphe Burggraeve, this historical work delves...

All around us, older women flourish in industry, entertainment, and politics. Do they know something that we don't, or are we all just trying to figure it out? For so many of us, our hearts and minds still feel that we are twenty-something young women...

After a lifetime of strained bonds with her aging parents, Patricia Williams finds herself in the unexpected position of being their caregiver and neighbor. As they all begin to navigate this murky battleground, the long-buried issues that have divided...

Discover wholesome recipes that nourish your body, boost vitality, and support long-term well-beingLooking to make cooking healthier without the hassle? Ready to make cooking healthier and easier? Transform your kitchen into a place of delicious,...

A strawberry novel, Nostradamus plots, vampires vs. flowers, moonbeam Halloween. Lexington Brown returns in The Stolen Cow Mystery. Otto Kott sells flying carpets. Count Misfit is only a shadow. Like an old Greek myth, love is still stronger than death...

Unlock the secrets to lasting health and vitality with 'Healthy Made Easy.' This captivating guide is your gateway to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Whether you're a newcomer to healthy living or looking to deepen your understanding, this book has...

A Grown Up's Gap Year: The Guidebook for mid Lifestyle. Wellbeing. Adventure. ChicWhat happens when you hit the reset button on your life?You run away, of course...At least, that's what Monique van Tulder did. After discovering herself at the top of...

This book examines the processes by which older people make housing decisions and the impact such decisions have on the construction of their lives. Evidence is included from a major three-year research study, where older people told stories of their...

Parent Puzzle is your A to Z workable solution for caring for your parents. Includes topics such as A is for Attorney, M is for Medicaid/Medicare, Z is for Zen, and more. 

A chapter in your life is drawing to a close. Decades of identifying with professional and familial roles no longer reflect or describe who you are. You have begun to experience losses ranging from physical changes to the deaths of loved ones. The Golden...

In keeping with the traditions of deve1opmenta1 bio1ogy and geronto1ogy, there was a long incubation period before fu11 expres­ sion of the plans for an International Conference on the Werner Syndrome and the pub1ication of the...

Memory is essential for the retention of learning. In the presence of memory deficits, new learning is impaired and performance of previously learned habits deteriorates. What is the nature of memory? Where does it reside in...

This volume marks the first of a new series, Contemporary Geriatric Medicine, joining the ever growing "Contemporary" family. As with the other "Contem­ porary" volumes, our goal is to assist the reader in maintaining currency...

The Genetics of Aging is divided into several sections in an attempt to provide a logical progression from the level of the genome to the realm of human genetics. The relationship between the genetic material and aging will be...

Series Foreword by Rosalynn Carter.- Foreword by Saul B. Cohen.- Themes of the Book.- Becoming a Resident in a Total Care Facility.- Residents as Immigrants.- Some Aspects of Organizational Craziness.- Two Months in the Nursing Home.- Planning Programs:...

This engaging memoir shows women how to live-and how to age-with grace and gusto. Lynda Beth Unkeless has explored five continents and thrived on the kindness of strangers. Life, she says, is meant to be an adventure. In "Stronger in the End: My 70 Year...

Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time...

THE TRUTH ABOUT WRINKLES. TAKE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE NATURALLY.In Face Secrets you will find formulas to help:• Reduce fine lines• Stimulate collagen and restore skin radiance• Counteract the impact of stress and toxins that age the skin• Activate youth...

A light-hearted look at the things, good and not-so-good, that happen to us as we age. Are we Seniors (well, we're not in high school) or Baby Boomers? How do we cut our toenails if we can't reach them? What do we do about our gray hair and those...

The United Nations Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) offers a bold new agenda for handling the issue of ageing in the 21st century. It focuses on three priority areas: older persons and development; advancing health and well-being...

A bucket list is a list of things to do before you die. This book is a guide to ways to live before you die. Whether you have a bucket list or not, the stories and insights in this book offer you seven clear ways to lighten--and enlighten--your life...

"The woman you truly are, right now, is perfect for where you are on your path, but you must look at yourself honestly and not through some distorted lens — a lens formed by the ideas of someone else.”Women today, at the beginning of the...

Throughout her forty-five years as a registered nurse,author Karen Eddings has seen up close how our traditional health care system has changed into a sick care system. Her mission, as well as that of many other advocates for reform discussed in...

Sorting through what we have learned in life is like sorting through household clutter: Some lessons we keep, some we share, and the rest we are challenged to throw out or recycle to fit today's needs.Junietta Baker McCall, an ordained minister of the...

Despite continuing ageist beliefs that sexuality is a privilege designed only for the young and physically healthy, research continues to indicate that the majority of older adults maintain interest in sexuality and may engage in fulfilling sexual...

Tips and Strategies for Embracing Life After 50 from AgingButDANGEROUS.com® Our conversations had turned from wine, weddings and weekend getaways to what was happening to our wit, wallets and waistlines. And it wasn’t just one single issue. We...

The gap decade is that sometimes difficult transitional season young adults face in their twenties and early thirties. In this quirky and honest chronicle, Katie Schnack explores the common experiences of these unpredictable years between adolescence and...

No matter what our stage of life, from being a young career striver through retirement years, we face life changes, some of them coming about without your choice or control. Especially, the journey through midlife and beyond can be an unsettling time. As...

Aging Families in Chinese Society focuses on the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and examines their implications for family care and support for older adults.

100,000 heartbeats a day means a lot of wear and tear over the years. Now two doctors explain how to lower the risk of a stroke as you age.   Natural aging leads to artery plaque, high blood pressure, and slower and irregular heartbeats. You can do...

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Are you a caregiver who would appreciate a little boost for the hard work you do? Or, are you a caring family member or friend of a caregiver whom you want to acknowledge and support?  Caregiver Defined is a beautifully illustrated, inspirational...

What is it like to get old, then older, and move into a nursing home or care facility? What is happening to us as we face idle times and experience the need for special and determinate care? What happens next? Is life immortal?Although much has been...

This collection on researching later life and ageing critically reflects upon the qualitative methods used in gaining knowledge of under-researched groups of older people and sets out future research agendas.

Caring is Art is a companion book for family caregivers, created by former family caregiver and artist, Leilani Norman. Taking care of another person is both rewarding and challenging, filled with love and difficulty. Caring is Art includes...

Are you retired or soon-to-be retired? Did you wake up and wonder what the heck to do with the rest of your life? Do you worry about being fulfilled?You're not alone in your quest for meaning in retirement life. Newly found free time can be hard to fill,...

Have you ever wondered if you are going to be able to navigate the ins and outs of aging in place for you or someone you love? How do we know where to start? For example, do you know how to find a reputable aide, medical equipment or a visiting...

Over the past century, life expectancy increased from the mid-forties to the mid-seventies. Now, however, longevity is beginning to decline.Lifestyle and Longevity by surgeon Tom Taylor provides a comprehensive overview for lay readers about the factors...

Being a caregiver can be exhausting, frustrating, and stressful. Caregivers often sacrifice their own lives to meet the needs of others. This book aims to uplift caregivers, reminding them they're not alone. It approaches challenges with a light-hearted...

This book offers a vision of renewal as one encounters the novel obstacles of later life. Issues such as caring for the body are addressed, including the paradox of how a prior solution can become the problem. The basic triad of our...

I'm excited to share with you my latest book, Defying Age: The Ultimate Guide to Living a Long and Healthy Life. As a health and wellness expert, I've spent years researching and compiling the most effective strategies and techniques for healthy aging...

Thèse de Master de l'année 2018 dans le domaine Santé - Gérontologie, note: 2.3, Université du Luxembourg, langue: Français, résumé: L'objectif de l'étude était d'obtenir une première perception du niveau de connaissances et des attitudes de différents...

Carol Ann Cole revisits many of her life experiences, successes and experiences that proved to be less than memorable. She has learned from both. 'There is a clarity that comes with being a septuagenarian looking back at your life.' During the early...

In Stem Cells for Spinal Stenosis, Will Bozeman presents a revolutionary solution for the challenges posed by spinal stenosis. As cases of this debilitating condition increase, traditional treatments prove insufficient, leaving patients in search of more...