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In this audiobook, Dominic Watson takes you on a very different retirement journey, one that is fun and leads to a dynamic and enthralling destination. He shows you how retirement can be done on your terms. Using incredible, real-life case studies, this audiobook will give you the insights on how to live the life you want. Redefining retirement the Rock Star Way isn’t about turning life's amplifier down, it's about well and truly ramping it up to 11 and beyond!

Find balance, peace, and sanity in the midst of caring for your aging parents—discover the secrets to managing the emotional, physical, and financial tolls of being a caregiver. Being your parents’ caregiver doesn’t mean you have to feel overwhelmed and run down 24/7. You can take care of yourself while providing the best care for your aging parents—and you’ll find out how right here.

Dive into a world of laughter with "107 Short Humorous Stories for Seniors," a collection that celebrates the quirky and comical moments of senior life. Perfect for quick listens, this book brings together anecdotes of generational clashes, technological mishaps, and everyday adventures that are sure to spark joy and nostalgia.

At the age of 50, Eddie Brocklesby decided to run her first half marathon. Until that point, she'd done little running, and her exercise regime consisted of little more than chauffeuring her children to their own sports clubs. In common with so many people, any interest she'd shown in sport in her childhood had diminished as her adult life progressed, with spare time becoming ever more limited in the face of work and family commitments. But the half marathon was the first of what was to become a hugely impressive trajectory of sporting accolades and successes.

With interest rates rising, your cash could now finally earn you some interest income. Well…it could…but it may not be doing so. You see, many financial institutions are not passing along higher interest to customers holding cash.

Journey through time without leaving home: discover stories that bring decades of smiles and memories right to your fingertips! Miss the good old days of easy laughs and heartfelt tales? Rediscover them in stories crafted just for you! Looking to sharpen your mind and stir your spirit without leaving your favorite chair? This book brings both with each turn of the page! “Heartwarming Short Stories for Seniors” isn’t just a collection of tales; it’s a journey back in time.

'Making Waves at River View Cottage is a delightful, well-written novel in an idyllic setting. What more could you ask for?' Jo Bartlett Life doesn’t always give you a second chance to make another choice… Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to realise there must be more to...

A record number of people are entering retirement, but with retirement lasting longer than ever before, many are asking, “Now what?” Life After Work is your essential guide to navigating this major life transition. Loaded with practical advice, it helps you maximize your time, money, health...

What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? This bold account of the history and present-day realities of ageism by a nationally recognized gerontologist and speaker uncovers ageism's roots, impact, and how each of us can create a new reality of elderhood. Ageism Unmasked...

In this intimate and funny collection of essays on the sometimes confusing, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious condition of being a woman over 60, Susan Moon keeps her sense of humor and she keeps her listener fully engaged. Among the pieces she has included here are an essay on the gratitude she feels for her weakening bones; observations on finding herself both an orphan and a matriarch following the death of her mother; musings on her tendency to regret the past.

If you’re caring for a parent with dementia, you know how quickly life can shift. One moment you’re having breakfast together, and the next, you’re explaining the same thing for the fifth time, while trying not to break down. Caring for someone with dementia is not just a task. It’s a deeply emotional, often exhausting role filled with love, confusion, grief, and unspoken guilt. Yet, you show up… again and again. Why? Because you love them. But who’s showing up for you?

We all want to live a life that matters—a life of meaning and significance. The problem is, when we think of a life that makes a difference, we think way too small. Our lives can and should make an impact today—and we should also be working toward building a legacy that lasts for generations to come.

Brought to you by Penguin. The average UK retirement age is 66. 12 million people in UK are aged over 65. 10% of this number is still working - by choice or by financial necessity. Whether you choose to retire or not - this book is how you can live your later years to their fullest. Many of us...

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders. In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the...

It’s time to claim your financial freedom. All you need is a road map to follow, and you can create a life most people only dream about. A life free from financial stress. A life full of what matters most to you. In Retire Before Mom and Dad, you’ll learn how to unlock the superpower inside of you that is capable of transforming almost any income into lasting financial freedom.

The Isle of Wight: in the summers of the 1800s, Queen Victoria holidayed here. At music festivals in the summer of love, hundreds of thousands of people got stoned here. And, in the summer of 2020, Hunter and Claire escaped locked-down North London for a week's holiday here. They fell in love with its sleepy charm – and ended up buying a Grade 2-listed home in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Ryde. "Love in Old Age" tells the story of their first year on the island. It is a journey of discovery in a forgotten corner of England.

Nearly half of US citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, and neighbors, as well as educators and professionals - anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss" - having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent.

If you enjoy practical advice, inspiring ideas, and actionable steps to make the most of your retirement, then you’ll love Lara West’s insightful and motivating collection. Download The Ultimate Collection of Fun Things to Do in Retirement today and start creating the retirement you’ve always dreamed of!

As your self-absorbed parent grows older and becomes more dependent on you, hurtful relationships may resurface and become further strained. In the tradition of Children of the Self-Absorbed, author Nina Brown offers the first book for adult children of aging narcissistic or self-absorbed parents. You will learn practical, powerful strategies for navigating the intense negative feelings that your parents can incite as well as tips to protect your children from the criticism, blame, or hostility that may exist between you and their grandparent.

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh ‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson In the imposing Glen Carrick House overlooking Scotland’s famous Loch Ness, lives eighty-eight-year-old Mimi McKinlay, cared for by her three adult sons. Hamish has inherited his...