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Bestsellers
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Briefly Perfectly Human
- Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
- By: Alua Arthur
- Narrated by: Alua Arthur
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life....
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It was a biography
- By Texasrodie on 04-27-24
By: Alua Arthur
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Being Mortal
- Medicine and What Matters in the End
- By: Atul Gawande
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end....
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A Walk through the Valley of the Shadow
- By George on 11-02-14
By: Atul Gawande
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The 36-Hour Day
- A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias, Seventh Edition
- By: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard, John Chancer
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades...
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Great Resource
- By Evie's Choices on 05-12-23
By: Nancy L. Mace, and others
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Death Is but a Dream
- Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End
- By: Christopher Kerr, Carine Mardorossian
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing on interviews with over 1,400 patients and more than a decade of quantified data, Dr. Kerr reveals that pre-death dreams and visions are extraordinary occurrences that humanize the dying process....
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OK
- By Oneeye on 03-02-20
By: Christopher Kerr, and others
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The Art of Dying Well
- A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life
- By: Katy Butler
- Narrated by: Katy Butler
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An inspiring, informative, and practical guide to navigating end-of-life issues, by a groundbreaking expert in the field and the New York Times best-selling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door....
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Me too
- By Clif Green on 01-04-20
By: Katy Butler
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Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
- The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
- By: Walter C. Willett MD DrPH
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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There's an ever-growing body of evidence supporting the relatively simple principles that are behind healthy eating - yet the public seems to be more confused than ever....
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Pass
- By vonronge on 12-26-17
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Briefly Perfectly Human
- Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
- By: Alua Arthur
- Narrated by: Alua Arthur
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life....
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It was a biography
- By Texasrodie on 04-27-24
By: Alua Arthur
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Being Mortal
- Medicine and What Matters in the End
- By: Atul Gawande
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end....
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A Walk through the Valley of the Shadow
- By George on 11-02-14
By: Atul Gawande
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The 36-Hour Day
- A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias, Seventh Edition
- By: Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard, John Chancer
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades...
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Great Resource
- By Evie's Choices on 05-12-23
By: Nancy L. Mace, and others
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Death Is but a Dream
- Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End
- By: Christopher Kerr, Carine Mardorossian
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing on interviews with over 1,400 patients and more than a decade of quantified data, Dr. Kerr reveals that pre-death dreams and visions are extraordinary occurrences that humanize the dying process....
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OK
- By Oneeye on 03-02-20
By: Christopher Kerr, and others
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The Art of Dying Well
- A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life
- By: Katy Butler
- Narrated by: Katy Butler
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An inspiring, informative, and practical guide to navigating end-of-life issues, by a groundbreaking expert in the field and the New York Times best-selling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door....
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Me too
- By Clif Green on 01-04-20
By: Katy Butler
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Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
- The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
- By: Walter C. Willett MD DrPH
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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There's an ever-growing body of evidence supporting the relatively simple principles that are behind healthy eating - yet the public seems to be more confused than ever....
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Pass
- By vonronge on 12-26-17
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Arthritis: Escape the Pain
- How I Overcame Arthritis & How You Can Too!
- By: Sarah Woodside
- Narrated by: Annette Martin
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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New York Times best-selling author Sarah Woodside tells you how to escape the pain of arthritis....
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It gets better
- By Ava M. on 11-22-16
By: Sarah Woodside
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Home Birth on Your Own Terms
- A How to Guide for Birthing Unassisted
- By: Heather Baker
- Narrated by: Poppy Royana
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you looking for a natural pregnancy and birth book? If you are planning a home birth or need an unassisted birthing plan, this is the audiobook for you. Get your body and mind prepared for a natural geared pregnancy and birth, where you make all the rules and decisions....
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1980 home birth alone
- By Scarlett Custer on 12-08-22
By: Heather Baker
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The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared
- An Essential Workbook to Help You Reflect Back, Plan Ahead, and Find Peace on Your Journey
- By: Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
- Narrated by: Randye Kaye
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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If you are preparing for the end of life—or simply looking to bring more meaning to the here and now—The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared imparts valuable insight to nurture clarity and your internal strength on your journey....
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The Whole-Body Microbiome
- How to Harness Microbes - Inside and Out - for Lifelong Health
- By: B. Brett Finlay PhD, Jessica M. Finlay PhD
- Narrated by: Julie McKay
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Whole-Body Microbiome, the father-daughter team of Dr. Brett Finlay (a microbiologist) and Dr. Jessica Finlay (a specialist on aging) offers a different - and truly revolutionary - solution to the quest for the fountain of youth....
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Could have googled all this
- By Anonymous User on 03-08-19
By: B. Brett Finlay PhD, and others
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The No-Nonsense Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
- Learn Effective Self-Care Strategies to Build Self-Confidence, Navigate Challenges, and Avoid Burnout
- By: Elder Carewise Publications
- Narrated by: Dani Ryan
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The prospect of a long-term commitment to take care of someone with dementia can trigger overwhelming fear, leaving you uncertain about where to even begin.
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A Really Useful Audiobook for Caregivers !
- By Joyce Bui on 04-26-24
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Out of Love
- A Daughter's Journey with Her Mom to the End
- By: Lynn Abaté-Johnson
- Narrated by: Lynn Abaté-Johnson
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever felt like you are in a tsunami of emotions? One day, everything was fine, and then something about someone you love changed forever....
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Beautiful and useful insights!
- By AlohaSteve on 06-26-23
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High-Octane Brain
- 5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's
- By: Michelle Braun
- Narrated by: Anne Cross
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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Packed with valuable tips that can be implemented immediately to minimize common brain blips, exercises to boost memory within minutes, and inspiring insights from nine High-Octane-Brain role models ages 44 to 103, this book will finally put the future of your brain in your control....
By: Michelle Braun
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Non-Medical Home Care Agency
- Bring in Money Around the Clock While Serving the Elderly
- By: Scarlet Gasker
- Narrated by: Stephanie Quinn
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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You might be interested in starting your own non-medical home care agency, but you’re overwhelmed with where you should begin. How do you begin the process of getting licensed? When should you start hiring? What else do you need to take care of before you can open....
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Essential for anyone looking to do this business
- By M.B. Thomas on 04-18-24
By: Scarlet Gasker
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Dementia for Caregivers
- Strategies for Behavioral Issues and Practical Tips for Caring for Your Loved One at Home
- By: Renee Phillippi
- Narrated by: Ann Osmond
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the US who suffer from dementia—a statistic that is only anticipated to increase as time goes on. As their condition worsens, patients become increasingly unable to care for themselves and have to rely on someone else....
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Filled with info, examples and recommendations
- By Trudy Turner on 01-24-24
By: Renee Phillippi
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Two Old Broads
- Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know
- By: Dr. M. E. Hecht, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamela Rich
- Narrated by: Devon O'day, Jackie Schlicher
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Two Old Broads is laugh-out-loud funny and tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years....
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Aging at it best.
- By sandra murphy on 11-30-22
By: Dr. M. E. Hecht, and others
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Medicare: The Clear, Concise, Self-Educating Guide
- By: Mario Robertson
- Narrated by: Tom Sleeker
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Medicare: The Clear, Concise, Self-Educating Guide simplifies the entire process. Only hand selected information is included to best serve the most common scenarios senior-citizens encounter when transitioning into medicare....
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Here are the facts, clearly presented.
- By Jim on 05-16-21
By: Mario Robertson
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- AI, Machine Learning, and Deep and Intelligent Medicine Simplified for Everyone
- By: Dr. Parag Suresh Mahajan MD
- Narrated by: Millian Quinteros
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Technology continues to advance at a pace that can seem bewildering. Nowhere else is it moving faster than in the health sector, where AI is now being used to improve millions of lives....
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Unbearable
- By Eckart Burgwedel on 02-27-23
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When a Loved One Has Dementia
- A Comforting Companion for Family and Friends
- By: Eveline Helmink
- Narrated by: Emily Durante
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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A vital source of solace and compassion for those whose loved one has dementia, rooted in the author's unflinching experience of caring for her mother....
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I bought the Book because I’m going trust this pain my mother has dementia and I was looking for something
- By Anonymous User on 03-10-24
By: Eveline Helmink
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When Reasoning No Longer Works
- A Practical Guide for Caregivers Dealing with Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
- By: Angel Smits
- Narrated by: Derek Botten
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly five million families deal with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on a daily basis. They do this with little training, and often, only their good intentions guide them....
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Nice but not very helpful
- By Paul Hebert on 12-22-20
By: Angel Smits
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A Minute for Caregivers
- When Everyday Feels Like Monday
- By: Peter Rosenberger
- Narrated by: Peter Rosenberger
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Family caregivers struggle with keeping their heads above water while caring for an impaired loved one. Most caregivers feel their well-being is sacrificed for the well-being of their loved ones....
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Elderhood
- Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life
- By: Louise Aronson
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life....
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Well written but too long
- By Eric Troyer on 08-21-20
By: Louise Aronson
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My Aging Parent Needs Help!
- 7 Step Guide to Caregiving with No Regrets, More Compassion, and Going from Overwhelmed to Organized [Includes Tips for Caregiver Burnout]
- By: Cynthia Kaye
- Narrated by: Jennifer Groberg
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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One day your life was normal. The next thing you know, your life is being ruled by the needs of your aging parent. Welcome to the caregiving season....
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A must read for everyone!
- By Olia Lego on 02-27-23
By: Cynthia Kaye
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The Complete Family Guide to Dementia
- Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself
- By: Thomas F. Harrison, Brent P. Forester MD MSc
- Narrated by: Allison Posner
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping....
By: Thomas F. Harrison, and others
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Dementia Prevention
- Using Your Head to Save Your Brain
- By: Emily Clionsky, Mitchell Clionsky
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Worried about memory loss and dementia risk? This new book will show you easy-to-follow steps to keep your brain healthy....
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Essential Information about Dementia
- By Loretta on 06-10-23
By: Emily Clionsky, and others
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Death Interrupted
- How Modern Medicine Is Complicating the Way We Die
- By: Blair Bigham
- Narrated by: Robert Lee
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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In Death Interrupted, Dr Blair Bigham seeks to help listeners understand the options facing them at the end of their lives....
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Great book
- By Vince Langmann on 03-27-24
By: Blair Bigham
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Medicare for the Lazy Man 2023
- Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!
- By: Douglas B. Jones CLU RHU
- Narrated by: Douglas B. Jones
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Medicare for the Lazy Man is a quick and thorough guide created by a highly qualified expert. It will tell how to slide through that encounter with Medicare and squirt out the other side with the best protection available on the market today....
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This Is Assisted Dying
- A Doctor's Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life
- By: Stefanie Green MD
- Narrated by: Stefanie Green MD
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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Dr. Stefanie Green has been forging new paths in the field of medical assistance in dying since 2016. This Is Assisted Dying contextualizes the myriad personal, professional, and practical issues surrounding assisted dying by bringing listeners into the room with Dr. Green....
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Stunning
- By todd shaffer on 07-29-22
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The Dementia Caregiver's Survival Guide
- An 11-Step Plan to Understand the Disease and How to Cope with Financial Challenges, Patient Aggression, and Depression Without Guilt, Overwhelm, or Burnout
- By: Janet G. Cruz
- Narrated by: Susanna Burney
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
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The Dementia Caregiver’s Survival Guide is here to offer a lifeline to caregivers, providing practical advice and emotional support to help you cope with the complexities of dementia care....
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Good info about what dementia is and behavioral changes but limited useful info on how to deal with it.
- By Finsz on 03-13-24
By: Janet G. Cruz
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Honest Aging
- An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life (Johns Hopkins Press Health Series)
- By: Rosanne M. Leipzig MD PhD
- Narrated by: Suzie Althens
- Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than thirty-five years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age....
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Vital Info for All Ages & Review Often
- By MtnGirlJoy on 01-08-24
New releases
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Graceful Transitions: The Journey with Aging Parents
- A Practical Handbook for Supporting Aging Parents with Dignity and Respect
- By: SB Wade
- Narrated by: Dawn Wecker
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
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Caring for the caregiver!
- By Evelyn Dilworth on 04-26-24
By: SB Wade
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CONCUSSION, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, MILD TBI ULTIMATE REHABILITATION GUIDE
- Your holistic manual for understanding head brain injury rehab and care | Book About TBI Recovery Rehab Symptoms Treatment
- By: Leon Edward, Dr. Anum Khan
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as a caregiver and as the patient. From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-...
By: Leon Edward, and others
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Medicare Made Easy
- Your Guide to Enrolling & Understanding Medicare, Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage & Part D Drug Plans
- By: Loran Marmes
- Narrated by: Charles D. Hines
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Navigating Medicare can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're approaching retirement or managing specific disabilities, understanding Medicare is crucial for ensuring your health is protected in your later years. This guide demystifies Medicare, making it accessible and straightforward.
By: Loran Marmes
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The No-Nonsense Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
- Learn Effective Self-Care Strategies to Build Self-Confidence, Navigate Challenges, and Avoid Burnout
- By: Elder Carewise Publications
- Narrated by: Dani Ryan
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The prospect of a long-term commitment to take care of someone with dementia can trigger overwhelming fear, leaving you uncertain about where to even begin. The feeling of being stuck is difficult to bear! Fortunately, you’ll find answers and practical tools in this helpful caregiver handbook.
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A Really Useful Audiobook for Caregivers !
- By Joyce Bui on 04-26-24
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Briefly Perfectly Human
- Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
- By: Alua Arthur
- Narrated by: Alua Arthur
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life. Warm, generous, and funny AF, Alua supports and helps manage end-of-life care on many levels.
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It was a biography
- By Texasrodie on 04-27-24
By: Alua Arthur
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Navigating Assisted Living
- The Transition into Senior Living
- By: Kristi Stalder
- Narrated by: Sonia Kallen
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Read about how to manage difficult conversations with your loved ones, critical questions to ask during a facility tour, financial breakdown including Medicaid, overcoming challenging behaviors, and much more. Get to know the industry standards and understand the difference between Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing.
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Incredible book
- By Joe Franklin on 04-15-24
By: Kristi Stalder
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Graceful Transitions: The Journey with Aging Parents
- A Practical Handbook for Supporting Aging Parents with Dignity and Respect
- By: SB Wade
- Narrated by: Dawn Wecker
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
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Caring for the caregiver!
- By Evelyn Dilworth on 04-26-24
By: SB Wade
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CONCUSSION, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, MILD TBI ULTIMATE REHABILITATION GUIDE
- Your holistic manual for understanding head brain injury rehab and care | Book About TBI Recovery Rehab Symptoms Treatment
- By: Leon Edward, Dr. Anum Khan
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as a caregiver and as the patient. From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-...
By: Leon Edward, and others
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Medicare Made Easy
- Your Guide to Enrolling & Understanding Medicare, Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage & Part D Drug Plans
- By: Loran Marmes
- Narrated by: Charles D. Hines
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Navigating Medicare can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're approaching retirement or managing specific disabilities, understanding Medicare is crucial for ensuring your health is protected in your later years. This guide demystifies Medicare, making it accessible and straightforward.
By: Loran Marmes
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The No-Nonsense Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
- Learn Effective Self-Care Strategies to Build Self-Confidence, Navigate Challenges, and Avoid Burnout
- By: Elder Carewise Publications
- Narrated by: Dani Ryan
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The prospect of a long-term commitment to take care of someone with dementia can trigger overwhelming fear, leaving you uncertain about where to even begin. The feeling of being stuck is difficult to bear! Fortunately, you’ll find answers and practical tools in this helpful caregiver handbook.
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A Really Useful Audiobook for Caregivers !
- By Joyce Bui on 04-26-24
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Briefly Perfectly Human
- Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End
- By: Alua Arthur
- Narrated by: Alua Arthur
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life. Warm, generous, and funny AF, Alua supports and helps manage end-of-life care on many levels.
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It was a biography
- By Texasrodie on 04-27-24
By: Alua Arthur
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Navigating Assisted Living
- The Transition into Senior Living
- By: Kristi Stalder
- Narrated by: Sonia Kallen
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Read about how to manage difficult conversations with your loved ones, critical questions to ask during a facility tour, financial breakdown including Medicaid, overcoming challenging behaviors, and much more. Get to know the industry standards and understand the difference between Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing.
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Incredible book
- By Joe Franklin on 04-15-24
By: Kristi Stalder
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Understanding the Basics for Nursing Home Administrators
- A Guide to Success in Every Department
- By: Tim R. Burningham
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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The population of the world is aging rapidly. In the next 30 years, the population of people 65 years or older in the United States will nearly double in size to over 90 million. As a result, the demand for licensed nursing home administrators is quickly growing making nursing home administration a very attractive and rewarding career. *** There is no other resource that will teach you the basics of the industry and set you up for success like this book will. From common acronyms to critical information about every department, Understanding the Basics for Nursing Home Administrators will ...
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Change of Heart
- Learning to Trust the Wait during My Husband’s Heart Transplant Journey
- By: Lori Sheldon
- Narrated by: Lori Sheldon
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
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Few books tell the story from a caregiver’s or loved one’s perspective. Lori’s experience, prayers, and lessons learned remind people that they don’t need to have all the answers. The patient is not alone in the process, and open communication among the whole care team is vital for the healthy recovery of the entire family unit.
By: Lori Sheldon
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How to Start, Run, and Grow a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Business
- A Step-By-Step Startup Guide to Starting a Successful NEMT Business
- By: Matt Bower
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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"If you're looking for a thorough and practical guide to starting and operating a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business, you've found the right book. The author covers every aspect of setting up a NEMT business and offers helpful hints and information for best practices in every step and facet of your journey. He even includes a short history of NEMT services and, in general, provides detailed advice throughout. In fact, I found useful information on every page (something I definitely can't say about many of the how-to and business-related books I've read over the years)." ...
By: Matt Bower
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Parenting Your Parents
- Straight Talk About Aging in the Family
- By: Bart J. Mindszenthy, Michael Gordon
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson, Candace Joice
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
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This audiobook covers a broad series of topics, including dealing with dementia, guilt, changing independence, managing end-of-life decisions, navigating the healthcare system, and what to do when a cognitively impaired parent becomes involved in a new romantic and sexual relationship. New topics added to this edition include legalized marijuana, medically assisted dying, and dealing with scams.
By: Bart J. Mindszenthy, and others
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Don't Bring Lasagna
- Tips when somone you love is dealing with cancer
- By: Paul Stavros
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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Do you have a friend or loved one who has cancer? Don’t Bring Lasagna is a book for people who know someone who has cancer and is struggling with how best to interact with them. When someone suddenly gets sick, it can be difficult for people to relate to them. What do you say? How do you act? These are fair questions that many people struggle with this. When I had cancer, I was always surprised at how people reacted to me. Some people always knew just what to say and do while others felt very uncomfortable. This is understandable as there is no guidebook for how to handle these situations...
By: Paul Stavros
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A Guide to Medicaid Home Care in New York
- How to Beat the System at Its Own Game to Get the Care You or Your Loved One Needs
- By: Lori R. Somekh Esq
- Narrated by: Kimberly Yvonne Steele
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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This audiobook, narrated by Kimberly Yvonne Steele, is a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex and often confusing world of home care for seniors in New York. Written by elder law attorney Lori R. Somekh, who has over three decades of experience assisting clients with Medicaid home care, the book provides a clear and concise overview of the home care landscape in New York and the many obstacles that seniors and their families may face.
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Care Giving
- The Momentum of a Decision
- By: Joyce Owaga
- Narrated by: Bernadine Bornman
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
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Joyce is a passionate caregiver and patient advocate whose purpose was birthed out of a series of painful, dramatic, and insightful experiences. In Caregiving, she wants to share her story to encourage that young orphan girl who is not sure what life will become, or that young widow who is wondering if she can survive this blow, or the single mother who has never walked this path before, and that dreamer who wonders whether their dream can will ever be valid.
By: Joyce Owaga
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Preparing for a Better End
- Expert Lessons on Death and Dying for You and Your Loved Ones
- By: Dan Morhaim, Shelley Morhaim
- Narrated by: Peter Lerman
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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In this practical guidebook, Dr. Dan Morhaim and Shelley Morhaim offer listeners hope, empowerment, and inspiration. What we choose for our end-of-life care, they assert, depends on accurate information and on our personal values. We need these not only to understand new medical advances, but also to appreciate the wisdom of humanity's past and present.
By: Dan Morhaim, and others
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Last Call (Memoir)
- My Mother's Descent Into Darkness
- By: Paul Heller
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 47 mins
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Two of Heller’s professional writing friends told him that he would be run out of town if he ever dared to publish “Last Call”, probably the most brutally honest book about caring for a parent with dementia you will ever read. But here it is. In spare but specific, almost poetic images, Heller evokes the despair of being buried alive with Alzheimer’s both for him the caretaker and his mother the cared-for, his unwillingness to offer up his mother to the assembly line of need-blind medical care, and the feeling of relief, of a debt paid in full, that came with her death. This is must...
By: Paul Heller
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Caring for Aging Parents with Affirmations for Caregivers
- Your 2-in-1 Comprehensive Guide to Regain Sanity, Peace of Mind & Embrace the Journey with Strength and Compassion
- By: Elizabeth Roth
- Narrated by: Jacki Giardina
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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Let Elizabeth Roth's wisdom guide you, whether you're facing the immediate needs of caregiving or preparing for the journey ahead. Download this audiobook now to discover the support, understanding, and advice you need to navigate this challenging yet rewarding path.
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So helpful guide.
- By Jiyoung Lee on 04-26-24
By: Elizabeth Roth
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COPD
- Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
- By: Donald A. Mahler
- Narrated by: Peter Lerman
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
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A leading expert answers your questions about how to live to your fullest with COPD. Significant lung damage from smoking, exposure in some jobs, or even diseases such as AIDS and tuberculosis can lead to COPD. Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can leave you feeling short of breath, sometimes reluctant to go shopping or for a walk because you are afraid of more difficulties.
By: Donald A. Mahler
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A Family Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
- How to Nurture Your Loved One and Yourself Through the Journey
- By: K.P. Parker
- Narrated by: Kelley Sullivan
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
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Provide exceptional care for your loved one with dementia… and avoid the burnout and stress caused by caregiving… Did you know that over 50 million people worldwide have dementia? And that number is expected to triple by 2050. It's a concern that affects not only your loved one but also you and your family. There’s a challenging and complex journey ahead… but it can be less chaotic if you handle it right.
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This Book Saved My Family
- By Runs With Scissors on 03-19-24
By: K.P. Parker