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"I'm getting a life's lesson about grace from my mother in the ICU. We never stop learning from our mothers, do we?" UNFORGETTABLE is a son's spirited, affecting, and inspiring tribute to his remarkable mother and the love between parent and child. When NPR's Scott Simon began tweeting from his...

This helpful and encouraging resource offers support for everyone accompanying someone at the end of life - from the moment we first learn that someone is dying through the time of death and beyond. Kirsten DeLeo shares down-to-earth advice and offers simple practices to help us handle our emotions, deal with difficult relationships, talk about what matters, listen fully, practice self-care, and work through challenging situations with presence and grace.

The prospect of a long-term commitment to caregiving for someone with dementia can trigger overwhelming fear, leaving you uncertain about where to even begin. The feeling of helplessness can be difficult to bear! Fortunately, you'll find answers and practical tools in this helpful caregiver handbook. Discover strategies to care for your loved one while not losing yourself in the process.

Wholistic Healthy Central Nervous System (ACE Intelligent Wholistic Well-Being & Glow Series – Book 2) By Dr. S. K. Ramesh Your Central Nervous System (CNS) is the master controller of your being — every thought, feeling, and movement flows through it. In today’s overstimulated world, the CNS is under constant pressure, leading to stress, fatigue, and disconnection from balance. In this second volume of the ACE Intelligent Wholistic Well-Being Series, Dr. S. K.

From Burnout to Bliss: Discover a powerful solution that brings joy back to caregiving. It starts with the little things, doesn't it? Mom forgetting to turn off the stove, or Dad insisting on a winter sweater in July. Suddenly, a slip in the bathroom leads to a heart-pounding, E.R.-bound adventure. Your once-stable life becomes a tornado of caregiving responsibilities.

Agora, junta-se aos leitores como caminhante na trilha da vida e do envelhecimento, oferecendo dicas práticas, conselhos e belas histórias neste guia de bem-viver. O que é preciso fazer para tornar nosso corpo habitável, nossa mente sã e nosso espírito elevado enquanto não chega essa hora? Como podemos envelhecer bem? Algumas orientações já conhecemos: sabemos da importância da boa alimentação e da atividade física, mas Ana Claudia traz novas motivações para cuidarmos da saúde do corpo.

Some of the most profound growth of our lives can happen in the home stretch, the years after age 60 or so. It's a time when we can finally crystallize the meaning of what we've been and done so far and fully expand into the self we've always intended to be, guided by the voice of the soul. But, says psychologist Charles Garfield, that can only happen if we first loosen the grip of the life we've led so far, the one that's been focused outwardly - on activity, achievement, and the idea of success - and let our souls lead the way.

Better Than I Ever Expected is a warm, witty, and honest book that contends with the challenges and celebrates the delights of older-life sexuality. It asserts that women over sixty are at the top of their game when it comes to enjoying sex. Joan Price's woman-to-woman straight talk transcends the self-help style of other books in this field. Yes, there are challenges to sex after menopause and beyond, says Price, but there are also creative solutions.

In My Last Eight Thousand Days, Gutkind turns his notepad and tape recorder inward, using his skills as an immersion journalist to perform a deep dive on himself. Here, he offers a memoir of his life as a journalist, editor, husband, father, and Pittsburgh native, not only recounting his many triumphs, but also exposing his missteps and challenges.

No matter what age you are... no matter what your income is... no matter what your expenses are today or are going to be in the years to come... no matter what you have or haven't done so far to prepare for those expenses... you can still create the kind of personal financial prosperity and security other people have. And you can do it without the hardship, effort, or sacrifice you may think it will take.

Do you ever wake up and wonder how you’ve made it this far in life, yet still can’t stop your mind from ruminating about the past or worrying about the future? Overthinking doesn’t just affect your mood. It can leave you feeling irritable, withdrawn, and even impact your physical health. But turning 60 doesn’t mean you have to accept a restless mind as part of life. With the right tools, you can rewire your brain, calm racing thoughts, and enjoy more peace and clarity every day.

La jubilación no es una carrera, es un maratón lleno de cambios financieros y de estilo de vida, pero puede ser el mejor capítulo de tu vida: ¡tu segundo acto! Esta guía será tu GPS para navegar la jubilación con seguridad financiera, propósito y alegría.

How to Age Disgracefully isn’t a guide to graceful decline—it’s a battle cry for living louder, laughing harder, and refusing to fade into beige. Society tells us to “act our age.” Translation? Disappear quietly, wear sensible shoes, and stop embarrassing the family. Mark Wilder calls nonsense on that. With wit as sharp as a raised eyebrow and stories that will make you howl with laughter, this unapologetic manifesto shows you how to swap polite invisibility for outrageous freedom.

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.

Unleash the transformative power of Chair Yoga in just 28 days, even if you've spent a lifetime feeling trapped by your own body. Lose weight, gain flexibility, and improve balance from the comfort of your chair! Are you struggling with losing weight? Are aging-related physical limitations keeping you from enjoying activities you once loved? You’re not alone. Many seniors feel trapped in a body that no longer matches their vibrant spirit. But what if you could regain agility, strength, and flexibility without jeopardizing your safety?

Are you tired of suffering over your changing body as you age? Do you want to learn how to navigate difficult challenges and find fulfillment in your later years? Every Flower Fades offers a spiritual approach to aging that will change your perspective on your aging body and help you embrace the beauty of getting older.

Most people don’t know how to have a “good death”—but Jane Callahan does. By day, Jane is a corporate marketer and mom, but by nights and weekends, she works with the almost-dead. As an end-of-life doula, she helps the terminally ill prepare for their imminent demise. And it has revealed invaluable truths about this temporary status called life.

Are you feeling uncertain about your purpose in the season of retirement? Wondering how to fill the quiet spaces where work once lived? You're not alone. Retirement brings both incredible freedom and unexpected questions about identity, purpose, and what comes next. After years of structured days and defined roles, this transition can leave even the most faithful women feeling a bit adrift, searching for renewed meaning and deeper connection.

From the executive director of Zen Caregiving Project and creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education course comes a much-needed guide offering practical advice, emotional support, and a path to spiritual solace for the millions of undersupported caregivers in the US.

Lo que comenzó como una simple promesa se convirtió en un recorrido empresarial para cambiar una industria. En Una cultura de promesas: la historia real de una pequeña empresa que busca transformar la industria de residencias para adultos mayores, el autor Fee Stubblefield engloba las mejores ideas sobre cómo crear una organización desde cero y los desafíos y las oportunidades que la industria de los hogares para las personas de la tercera edad enfrenta en su totalidad.