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It's no secret that our population is aging. In fact, it won't be long before one in four drivers will be over the age of 65. Research suggests we'll outlive our ability to drive by almost ten years—but knowing when to stop or limit driving isn't always clear.
The Driving Dilemma is a comprehensive resource for older drivers and their families facing questions about driving safety. Dr. Dugan provides clear, useful information
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The average age of the people living in the Morning Glory condominium is sixty-two. Together in the well-used recreation room, watching movies, playing cards, holding an art show, or a wake, these seniors are, finally, 'really' living.
Mary is busy with her daughter and pregnant granddaughter, while Alice desperately wants more time with her family. Phil and Helen's affair is discovered, Paul and Sandra agree to become friends with benefits and Lise...
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Support, respite, and encouragement for those who care for othersTaking care of a family member who is ill, disabled, or dying requires courage, strength, commitment, and love. Now Terry Hargrave, an expert in counseling and caregiving, offers you help with a devotional written with your specific needs in mind. The morning prayers and evening reflections in this book are short and to the point. Strength and Courage for Caregivers weaves together powerful...
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In diesem Buch berichten Ehrenamtliche des Malteser Hospizdienstes, die schwerkranke und sterbende Menschen begleiten, von ihren Erfahrungen. Diese Begegnungen sind sehr unterschiedlich, einige dauern nur wenige Stunden, andere Monate oder sogar Jahre. Geprägt sind sie von der Nachdenklichkeit über das Vergangene und über das Sterben. Es gibt aber auch das befreiende Lachen, die tief empfundene Freude und den Trost, den man gibt und empfängt....
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"Breaking Free: When My Hero Turned Into My Abuser" is a memoir about a boy struggling through both sexual and mental harassment, how it changed him, and how it informed his growth as an adult. A successful businessman became his father figure, allowing him to live with his wife and children in a welcome escape from his childhood of poverty. Within a few years, however, he felt entrapped by the man's domineering personality and obsession with transforming...
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"The Caring Code" offers a systematic approach to lead Baby Boomers through the fear and anxiety of dealing with an aging parent to confidence in making the right placement decisions, and is an excellent guide for families, employees, and caregivers in general. Owen-Lee adds "It is never too early to start the preparation process, as this transition can arrive slowly or with critical urgency, so I urge those with aging loved ones to get this important...
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Gracias por tu vida susurra palabras dulces pero alejadas de lugares comunes. Son reflexiones originales desde dos perspectivas diferentes, la de un padre y su hijo, creyente y ateo, sobre los temas que creen importantes en la vida: ¿existen el libre albedrío y la libertad?, ¿cuál es el sentido de la vida?, ¿cómo se puede alcanzar la felicidad?, ¿qué es el amor?, ¿cómo afrontar la muerte?, ¿existe dios?, ¿podemos descubrir la verdad a...
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La vejez es una hermosa etapa de la vida, de allí que debemos dar gracias a Dios por estar vivos, poder ver un nuevo amanecer y disfrutar las bondades de la vida. La vejez no se puede usar como excusa para no tener perspectiva de vida, todo lo contrario, sintamos la necesidad de ser útil en el tiempo que nos queda de vida, tenemos mucho para dar, también tenemos un abanico de cosas buenas que compartir. La vida está llena de posibilidades, pero...
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Do you dread growing old? The Last Third of life, from age 60 on up, doesn't have to be feared. When viewed from a Christian perspective, this season of life can be meaningful, endurable, and even joyful, say authors Jane Thibault and Richard Morgan. Thibault and Morgan suggest approaching the Last Third as a pilgrimage-a journey full of purpose, ripe with opportunities for spiritual growth. The authors, ages 65 and 82, dig deeply into the realities...
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Con el envejecimiento, independientemente de la etapa de la vida de la que estamos hablando, se está produciendo una metamorfosis. En verdad, asusta al ser dentro de todos y cada uno de nosotros. ¿Por qué? Porque no sabemos cómo hacer esto llamado envejecimiento. Preferiríamos practicar la NEGACIÓN probada y verdadera. ¿Quién quiere admitir a sí mismos, o a cualquier otra persona, el grado en que se sienten impotentes e indefensos sobre lo...
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In diesem Buch hatten wir versucht, die verschiedenen besten Punkte zu behandeln, die bei der Überwindung des Alterns helfen können. Dieses Buch hat ungefähr 10000 Wörter. Die Hauptüberschriften in diesem Buch sind wie folgt geschrieben: - Was ist an uns, dass wir nicht besser auf uns selbst aufpassen? Es gibt zwei Arten von Menschen auf der Welt. Sind Sie über dem Alter von 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, oder sogar mehr als das? Menschliche...
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Even when we're old, God can still use us. In Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet, Missy Buchanan will warm your heart with her stories of older adults living with a sense of purpose and gratitude for the life God has given them. As Buchanan writes in the introduction, "Good stories leave an imprint on our hearts and inspire us to live differently." The 30 stories in this enlarged-print book give us glimpses into the lives of ordinary people ranging...
13) Before the Fog
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Before the Fog is a story of a family and the changes that have come about in their daily lives in dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Francis, a former member of the army, and his wife, Lizzie, having met and married in harder times, reared two children: Mark, their eldest, and Elizabeth, the apple of her father's eye.
A very difficult child, Elizabeth demanded a lot of attention from her father while Mark, the quiet, gentle type, was bullied in school...
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A month after proposing marriage, Diana Denholm's husband was diagnosed with colon cancer and later congestive heart failure. Following a heart transplant several of her husband's body systems began failing forcing Diana to become his primary caregiver for more than a decade. The Caregiving Wife's Handbook is a step-by-step communication guide to help women maintain emotional, physical and financial health in their unique role as caregivers to their...
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Aging often brings concerns about health, worries about finances, and frustrations about change. The so-called golden years can seem filled with loneliness and pain. How is a person of faith to cope with the challenges and find purpose for the rest of his or her life? Missy Buchanan encourages older adults to maintain open dialogue with God. Through a series of personal poems and reflections, each coupled with a selection from Psalms, Buchanan presents...
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In early April 2021, I was having a conversation with my son Ryan about his friend's business in domain names. On a whim, Ryan said, "Watch this, Dad!" and purchased the domain name ronaldhogrefe.com for me as a present. Having never read a blog and looking for a learning opportunity, I started experimenting with writing a few blog posts. With an upcoming month-long trip, I decided that this would offer an opportunity to practice and, in the process,...
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El Nido Vacío fue creado porque yo nunca entendí lo que realmente significaba "nido vacío". Y luego de 30 años esperados, finalmente tuve mi experiencia de primera mano.
¿Nido vacío o no era?
Finalmente encontré la respuesta y quería compartir mi experiencia contigo. Espero que encuentres este libro útil, así como comienzas tu propio viaje a través del nido vacío.
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So you thought you'd never have to live with Mom again? Think again. As the population ages, elderly parents everywhere are moving in with their children and changing everything. Making room physically, emotionally, and financially for an elderly parent can push families to their limits. This book helps family members deal with the far-reaching implications such a move can have on every aspect of a family's life. Written by an acclaimed expert and...
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Ms. Djurdjev wrote her book to give support and encouragement to those who unwillingly relinquished their talents and journey to someone else. To those who see themselves in her story, she sends ideas and encouragement and perhaps the sense of urgency for them to call upon their courage, create a plan, and reclaim their journey through life. She reminds us that there are no do-overs in life; it is obligatory to seek joy while living it.
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Have you ever searched desperately for a phone that was already in your hand? Or tried pole dancing only to find that your sixty-year-old body isn't exactly as equipped as it once was? No? Dive into these humorous cautionary tales from dozens of writers with Brenda Elsagher. Your Glasses Are on Top of Your Head is filled with funny, whimsical stories that deliver a hopeful and adventurous look at life as we grow older. From covert body changes to...