A remarkable cat. A special gift. A life-changing journey. They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only ...

Manufacturer: Hyperion
Written By: David Dosa

Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition currently available that includes new information ...

• ISBN13: 9780801885099
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Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Written By: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins

Not only accepting but also celebrating getting old, this inspirational and illuminating work looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises. Central throughout is a call to cherish the blessing of aging as a natural part of life that is active, productive, and deeply rewarding. Perhaps the most important dimension revealed lies in ...

• ISBN13: 9781933346106
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Manufacturer: Bluebridge
Written By: Joan Chittister

How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free offers inspirational advice on how to enjoy life to its fullest. The key to achieving an active and satisfying retirement involves a great deal more than having adequate financial resources; it also encompasses all other aspects of life -- interesting leisure activities, creative pursuits, physical well-being, mental well-being, and solid social support. ...

• ISBN13: 9780969419495
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Manufacturer: Visions International Publishing
Written By: Ernie J. Zelinski

Your parents are growing older and are getting forgetful, starting to slow down, or worse. Suddenly you find yourself at the cusp of one of the most important transitions in your life—and the life of your family. Your parents need you and your siblings to step up and take care of them, a little or a lot. To make the right things happen, you will all need to work together. And yet your siblings ...

• ISBN13: 9780553806991
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Manufacturer: Bantam
Written By: Francine Russo

Acclaimed and beloved prize-winning essayist Roger Rosenblatt has commented on most of the trends and events of our time. His columns in Time magazine and his commentaries on PBS's News Hour with Jim Lehrer have made him a household word and a trusted friend of millions. With a wry sense of humor and inimitable wit, Rosenblatt offers here guidelines for aging that are both easy to ...

• ISBN13: 9780156013604
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Manufacturer: Mariner Books
Written By: Roger Rosenblatt

Mary Pipher's phenomenal New York Times bestseller-a book about us and our parents..."[Pipher] ventures into communities and then returns to explain their truths and ways of being to the rest of us in clear, clean English. Totally accessible...[Another Country] is a compassionate...look at the disconnect between baby boomers and their aging parents or grandparents." ...

• ISBN13: 9781573227841
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Manufacturer: Riverhead Trade
Written By: Mary Pipher

A USA Today BESTSELLER! "Informative. Complete. And practical. This book will guide family caregivers through the surprisingly complex world of senior care."—MEHMET OZ, M.D., New York Times bestselling coauthor of YOU: The Owner's Manual: The Complete All-in-One Care Guide Choosing the best care for your aging parents and other ...

• ISBN13: 9780071621090
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Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Written By: Paul Hogan, Lori Hogan

A practical guide to bridging the generation gap. In How to Say It(r) to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them.

• ISBN13: 9780735203808
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Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press
Written By: David Solie

" It-s one of the undeniable facts of life. After we reach a certain age, our bodies change. No matter how fit we may have been at 20, we-re very different people after 40. But growing older doesn-t have to diminish our fitness level. The good news is that not only can we retain the vigor of our youth, we can actually perform as well, if not better, than ever. Dr. Vonda Wright is the creator of a ...

• ISBN13: 9780814409947
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Manufacturer: AMACOM
Written By: Vonda Wright M.D., Ruth Winter