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Forgiveness is a powerful and transformative act that has the potential to rebuild relationships and restore trust. In this subchapter, we will delve into the depths of forgiveness and explore its significance in the context of relationships. Whether you...

Just See Me-Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia will make you see dementia through the eyes of compassion and love and yet know this is just the beginning of a bigger conversation. Thirteen family caregivers teach us extraordinary lessons to...

LOVE EMBERS Unrepeatable miracles-moments in time-captured as a memory..... Memories, triggered by the fragrance of a rose, a lingering whiff of perfume, the musk of a lover's shirt; the touch of an infant's blanket, grandpa's corduroy coat, or grandma's...

Flloyd Kennedy is an actress, director, singer-songwriter, creator of the audio comedy podcast "Am I Old Yet?". She was born and raised in North Queensland, Australia and moved to the UK in the late 1960 where she married and raised two sons in Scotland...

Have you ever thought about the true meaning of "Friendship"? Do you know what it takes to maintain a friendship that lasts for years and years? This book will capture the moments of a group of friends that have stayed in contact with each other for many...

When Canrinus was 15, her mother barely survived an accident that totaled her car. A woman of extraordinary vitality, she awoke from months in a coma to struggle with suicidal depression, finally reaching a new normal defined by losses unimaginable to...

70 to 100 in a Blink - Lifestyle Planning, Support and Advocacy for Seniors & Their Families provides useful information and insights for planning later lifestyles and protecting quality of life. It is told from the eyes of seniors and families living...

This is the survivors guide to retirement. John Ledgerton's honest and refreshing backward look at his life and the way he has managed to make a triumph out of retirement is a must read for anyone who has just got the travel pass and is a bit unsure of...

The 120 Club - Living the Good Life for 120 Years By Philip Rose In his book, The 120 Club - Living the Good Life for 120 Years Phil Rose wants us to imagine that living to 120 years is possible. He imagined this long before consulting the longevity...

Weaving Words is a collaboration of a group of women authors named 'Women About Women'. This anthology features: Sisters journey to a sunbleached rural prison; An incompetent thief and religious artwork; Science and ambition entwined with roses; The...

Grandfather, I Want to Hear Your Story is the perfect place for your Grandfather to tell his life story while also creating a cherished legacy.Imagine reading your Grand Dad's words as he shares his journey. ...

It is with great pride that the Psychologists in Long Term Care (PLTC) have sponsored The Professional Educational Long-Term Care Training Manual, and now its second iteration, Geropsychology and Long Term Care: A ...

This timely and much-needed book addresses the demographic trends affecting the Latinos in the United States, Mexico and Latin America, looking at the health concerns and of this growing population, as it ages. Further examination of this previously...

A deep and thoughtful look at what it means to age, how to do it well and why we care at all

It may not happen so often but when it does, it is magical. There is just something story book like about crunchy white footprints and snow covered rooftops everywhere. Of course, snow brings its own problems too ... but for a few special days during the...

"Reminiscing 1940s America" Memory Picture Book looks at the world during and after the World War II. Touching various aspects of life and the American dream. It is a unique gift for your dear ones enduring cognitive loss.They are very popular as picture...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Pflegewissenschaft - Pflegemanagement, Note: 2,0, Freie Universität Berlin, Veranstaltung: Forschungsseminar Management, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Aufgrund der hohen Arbeitsbelastung, sowie des steigenden...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 1,0, Technische Universität Dortmund, Veranstaltung: Soziale Netzwerke und soziale Beziehungen über den Lebenslauf, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die steigenden Zahlen der Singles...

Die in diesem Sammelband zusammengestellten Beiträge zur Alternsfor­ schung sind in zwei unterschiedlichen Arbeitszusammenhängen entwickelt und geschrieben worden. Eine Gruppe von Beiträgen erwuchs aus der Arbeit einer kleinen...

This book presents in-depth investigation of the language used about women and ageing in public discourse, and compares this with the language used by women to express their personal, lived experience of ageing. It takes a linguistic approach to identify...

This book compares the wellbeing of older Russian adults in the EU, USA, China, Japan, and Russia. Through providing a general overview of population ageing, social, economic and IT-literacy among older Russian adults, it fills the gap in quality of life...

This upper level textbook provides a coherent introduction to the economic implications of individual and population ageing. Placing economic considerations into a wider social sciences context, this is ideal reading not only for advanced undergraduate...

Looking for a heartwarming way to connect with a loved one living with dementia? Look no further than Butterflies, A No Text Picture Book. This stunning book features 36 full-color photographs that cover each page, allowing you to completely immerse...

There were many challenges, successes, and concerns in providing long-term care to older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking at central North Carolina, the authors highlight the implications of providing long-term care to older Americans, with...

Are you a senior eager to learn more about the aging process? Have you been yearning for better insight on how to advocate for yourself? Are you ready to unlock the treasured keys for growing older with grace and poise? In Secrets of Sassy, Savvy...

Listen to Me, I Am Still Somebody introduces the Alzheimer's disease sufferer to their caregivers and the community at large.Alzheimer's disease is a devastating disease process, yet the reader will laugh and perhaps cry a little, but begin to understand...

The health care arena has changed from the old days of just checking a patient into a facility for a illness or accident and leaving them to be cared for by the providers.  Health care is what you choose to invest into it.  Any person admitted...

This is a book about aging, and aging joyfully. This is a book about aging and aging joyfully. The author takes us on an exciting trip on how to achieve joy. He observed firsthand some older folks with obvious joy in their lives and some without joy. The...

An irresistible odyssey through time, love, fear, betrayal and laughter...this is a spellbinding, true life adventure.Whether playing on the beaches of Malibu, exploring the secrets of a medieval castle in the heart of France, or reveling in the idyllic...

This emotional rollercoaster describes the journey of one man losing his lifelong partner to cancer and details how he tries to come to terms with the bereavement and prepares to face life without her. It is an absorbing read, taking you right back to...

Explains how to start a hospice, discusses issues concerning their Administration, And Considers Staff Stress, Emotional Support For mourners, ethical problems, and legal concerns.

The Caregiver's Choice offers solid, uplifting advice presented in a compelling way as it presents the simple truths caregivers need to focus on in order to maintain a peaceful life despite the burden of caring for a loved one who cannot care for...

The Politics of Age and Disability in Contemporary Spanish Film examines the onscreen construction of adolescent, elderly, and disabled subjects in Spanish cinema from 1992 to the present. Applying a dual lens of film analysis and theory drawn from the...

Written by leading international experts, this book helps students and practitioners to better understand and cater for the needs of our ageing population. It examines:how services can be provided to meet the expectations and needs of a growing...

This comprehensive text focuses on the social contexts of ageing, looking at the diversity of ageing and older people, and at different factors that are important to experiences of old age and ageing. It includes key chapters on: theoretical and...

Growing old - what is it like? What are the main problems of the aging? Lack of fulfillment in their work and life? Loneliness? Anxiety about sickness and disability? Fear of death? This well-documented, theoretically systematic, and vivid account of the...

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Alter, Note: 1.3, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Nachfragepotential auf dem Seniorenimmobilienmarkt in Deutschland wird sich in naher Zukunft erheblich steigern. Dies liegt nicht zuletzt an...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Gesundheit - Gerontologie, Universität Augsburg (Philosophisch-Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät), Veranstaltung: Gerontologie, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Kinder und Jugendliche wachsen in Deutschland in...

Good LuckA Keepsake book where friends and colleagues can capture their well wishes and memories of the time you have spent together. A perfect guest book to note your personalised message.