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This audiobook explains how regular people can infuse significance into the second half of their lives, before achieving financial independence and without abandoning their first-half career. You don't have to be rich to find a life of significance.

La méthode efficace pour prendre soin de son capital santé Vieillir en bonne santé, sans médicaments, et le plus longtemps possible ? Cette aspiration, largement partagée, se heurte souvent à une méconnaissance de son corps, de ses faiblesses et de ses forces. S'appuyant sur son expérience de médecin et de chercheur, le Dr Christophe de Jaeger propose une méthode simple et complète pour prendre soin de soi au bon moment.

Manchmal kommen sie plötzlich, meist aber schleichen die Veränderungen im Schneckentempo heran, bis sie eines Tages unübersehbar werden: Die Eltern sind älter geworden und brauchen Hilfe. Warum kann Mutter den Geldautomaten nicht mehr bedienen? Kann Vater wirklich noch Auto fahren? Ist diese Vergesslichkeit normal oder steckt dahinter eine Demenz?

A Sweet Taste of the Last Slice is an evocative collection of hospice stories gathered by RuthiE Neilan, certified hospice nurse and volunteer from over her 30-year career. The book is made for accessibility and includes prose, poetry, light medical terminology, and a guided imagery meditation of one's own death.

In Living Young Dying Old, John A. Brink invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of modern biomedicine. As we stand on the brink of revolutionary health and wellness discoveries, one truth becomes clear: the key to a vibrant, youthful life doesn't reside in mythical complexities but in the harmonious interplay between our genetics, environment, and daily decisions. Dive deep into the intricate dance of our molecular biology and uncover the profound impact of our everyday choices.

Discover a revolutionary approach to managing diabetes and enhancing your fitness after 50 with "The Plant-Based Solution: Managing Diabetes After 50 for Fitness Enthusiasts." This comprehensive guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to transform your health through plant-based nutrition. This book delves into the benefits of a plant-based diet, offering practical tips and strategies tailored for those over 50.

Longtime spiritual counselor and teacher, Jo Ann Levitt outlines ways to transform the joys and challenges of aging into a novel spiritual path, taking advantage of the built-in spirituality within the aging process itself in her latest work: The Spiritual Path of Aging. A prolific author as well as lecturer and program designer, Jo Ann was a senior Kripalu faculty member for thirty years and has provided meditation, spiritual counseling, and Healing Touch for the guests of Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires during the past twenty plus years.

As I’m sure you know from media reporting over recent years…diagnosis rates for dementia are rising all over the world. And so, it would seem, is fear and misunderstanding around the disease. In this heartfelt book about her family’s journey with dementia, Lisa opens our mind to the possibility of reframing a diagnosis (from an ‘absolute’ negative to a ‘potential’ positive) as she recounts the life lessons her Dad’s dementia has taught her, including those about caring for others, courage, guilt, gratitude, living for today, regret, simple pleasures and a few others.

Emprenda un viaje hacia una jubilación plena. A medida que se acercan los años dorados, el sueño de la jubilación se hace más tangible que nunca. Antes de Marcar Tu Salida: Una Guía Para Preparar Tu Jubilación es una guía completa para recorrer el sinuoso camino hacia la jubilación. Centrada en la practicidad y la sencillez, esta guía ilumina el camino a seguir, garantizando que no solo esté preparado, sino también entusiasmado con el siguiente capítulo.

"Wine, Wit & Wisdom: A Single Woman's Guide to Navigating Caregiving Chaos" is not your typical caregiving manual. With a refreshing blend of sarcasm, humor, and practical advice, this book offers a unique perspective on the challenging journey of caring for sick or aging parents. Author Mell Corcoran takes listeners on a hilarious yet poignant exploration of the ups and downs of being a caregiver.

"Más Años, Mejor Vida" no es un manual sobre cómo "sobrevivir" la jubilación; es una guía para convertir esos años en una época de entretenimiento, crecimiento y realización personal. En él, exploro cómo podemos aprovechar al máximo esta fase de la vida, redefiniendo lo que significa envejecer con propósito y alegría. Con las expectativas de vida actuales, muchos de nosotros podemos esperar vivir 20 a 30 años más después de la jubilación.

Welcome to the bustling streets, the towering skylines, and the pulsating energy of the city—a place where dreams are made, and life moves at the speed of light. But nestled within this electric maze lies a secret: pockets of tranquility, health, and longevity that defy urban expectations. These are Urban Blue Zones, and they're redefining what it means to live well in the city and suburbs.

Are you a woman facing the overwhelming symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause? Would you like to learn effective strategies for using intermittent fasting to alleviate many symptoms of menopause? If you've been looking for a book that will help you take control of your health and enhance your overall well-being during this new chapter in your life then look no further, you've found the perfect one!

Altern in Würde, mit Gelassenheit und Freude – der fast 90-jährige Psychiater Rhee Kun Hoo zeigt, wie es gelingen kann. Vergebung (auch sich selbst gegenüber), Ausdauer, die Fähigkeit, Kompromisse einzugehen und Frieden mit sich und anderen zu schließen, sind dabei wichtige Elemente. Hoo hebt die Bedeutung von Liebe und Nachsicht hervor, die Freuden des einfachen Lebens und das Glück der kleinen Dinge. Er plädiert dafür, die Dinge so zu sehen, wie sie sind, ohne Selbstbetrug, mit unverstelltem Blick – und immer mit einer Prise Humor.

The introduction to "Graceful Transitions: Navigating the Journey with Aging Parents" sets the tone for a book aimed at supporting listeners through the complexities of caring for elderly parents. It acknowledges the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies this phase of life, offering listeners not just solace but practical advice on handling legal, emotional, and health-related challenges.

Navigate the dementia care maze: Address unique challenges, manage emotional stress, and rediscover joyful moments in your caregiving journey! The exhaustion of caregiving for someone with dementia can transform your path into a winding trail, each step feeling like carefully traversing a dense thicket, where unexpected challenges lurk, demanding resilience and patience at every turn. The struggle is often intensified by the limited time you have for yourself and the sorrow you experience witnessing the transformation of your loved one.

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage of legal and financial preparations.

"A Compassionate Journey" delivers a holistic approach to understanding and meeting the complex needs of your aging parent or loved one without having to spend thousands and thousands of dollars for help. From practical assessments to emotional support strategies, it lays out every step used by professionals who have successfully done what you're taking on.

The “Willie Tales,” you are about to listen to, was originally written to share as FaceBook entries and will take you on the journey we experienced from my age of 5 to 55 and Willie from age 30-85. I am now 84, so you see how little time we have to get it right. If we had not chosen to face our demons, I would not be who I am today. I took the chance to know and develop a father / son relationship with Willie and I am eternally grateful. It was the one most precious gifts I could have given to my father and in turn, the gift of his open love valve brings me blessings to this day.

There is a proverb that states, “We see further because we are standing on the shoulders of giants.” Each of us has a question to answer: Will we choose to live a life for others to stand on our shoulders or leave behind the rubble of brokenness for others to clean up? For Tim Brand, this came to a head when his father, Denny, was living his last months of life Guiding us through this inspiring true story of love, hope, and redemption, Tim shares his father’s journey.