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In Not How It Was Supposed to Be, author Allison Crabtree takes a poignant look at her mom's obsessive and eccentric life, and the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship fraught with tension and disappointment.

The budget battles of recent years have amplified the warnings of demographic doomsayers who predicted that a wave of baby boomers would bleed America dry, bankrupting Social Security and Medicare as they faded into an impoverished old age. On the contrary, argues award-winning journalist Chris Farrell, we are instead on the verge of a broad, positive transformation of our economy and society.

Don’t You Dare Stop Dreaming: A Midlife Guide to Rekindling Goals, Grit & Grace is not your typical self-help book. It doesn’t preach, pressure, or promise a perfect life in six easy steps. Instead, it invites you to sit down, breathe deep, and remember that your story isn’t over—it’s just getting good. Written with both humor and hope, this bold midlife manifesto by artist, speaker, and creative Susan D. Sharp is a breath of fresh, funny, and faith-filled air. It meets you in the messy middle—with career changes, caregiving chaos, stalled dreams, and questions that keep you up ...

With some extra attention, a little effort, and the right strategy, you can become functionally younger as you age. You don’t have to suffer, lose function, shrink or decline with age. With this book, you will learn how to use the body to heal the body. Transform your biological trajectory from aging to growth. You will be empowered to recognize the symptoms of aging and how to redirect your body’s energies toward vigor. You will know how to avoid the impediments to health and how to help yourself by consistently building the ingredients to health.

10 Minute Balance + Chair Exercises for Seniors 2 in 1 Bible combines TWO BOOKS to offer a complete, no-fuss workout solution. Whether you're looking to improve your balance, build strength, or simply stay active without a gym, this guide has everything you need to succeed—along with videos to ensure you never miss a step.

Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. Few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia, however - and that is where A Loving Approach to Dementia Care can help. The book offers practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss.

A record-breaking bodybuilder. A sex-positive dominatrix. A gaming pioneer with close to a million subscribers. A musical trailblazer who’s queering country music. They sound like a gang of social media influencers and young rising Hollywood stars. But nearly all of them are over 70 years old. In this series, Miriam Margolyes meets a new wave of seniors who are ripping up the rulebook when it comes to ageing, to learn what they can teach us about living life to the full, whether you’re 19 or 90.

Age-proofing an older relative's living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these concerns and more is an honest, informed discussion. Here are prompts and road maps for twenty-seven essential conversations—with your parent, other family members, and health care providers.

¿Cuidas a un ser querido con demencia o Alzheimer? No estás solo. Esta guía práctica y emocionalmente honesta te brinda las herramientas, el apoyo y las estrategias que necesitas para navegar este camino con compasión y equilibrio. Cada día trae nuevos desafíos: comportamientos difíciles, decisiones médicas, agotamiento físico y emocional, y el deseo de ofrecer la mejor calidad de vida posible a tu ser querido sin descuidarte a ti mismo. Este libro está escrito para ti, el cuidador familiar que lucha en silencio. Ya sea que enfrentes el diagnóstico inicial o una etapa avanzada, ...

Struggling with the demands of caring for a loved one with dementia? Overwhelmed by the challenges and unsure where to turn? This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide. Get the best value with this comprehensive resource, designed to support you every step of the way.

This Revised 2nd Edition with easier to follow self assessment guidance for current strength and flexibilty, contains instructions on using Functional Movement Screening (FMS) exercises which ensure you are well informed when choosing one of the exercise programs in this strength training book for seniors. Also contains links to free chair yoga, beginner and advanced program journals. Take an active step toward aging better and living longer for you, your partner, mother, father or friend by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button above right now. In this strength and conditioning book ...

Achieve a worry-free retirement, simplify your planning journey, and maximize the enjoyment of your golden years, even without financial expertise! Have you reached the point where retirement looms large on the horizon, yet the thought of financial instability keeps you awake at night? Financial Planning for Retirement Made Easy simplifies retirement planning and eases financial anxieties.

Since the release of Halftime in 1994, more than 150,000 people have purchased that book and begun a journey from success to significance. In a way that no one could have predicted, Halftime started a widespread movement viewing midlife as an opportunity rather than a crisis. It helped men and...

Does someone you know and care about have Alzheimer’s or memory issues? Do you feel overwhelmed and alone in your experience – in your role as a caregiver for someone with dementia? Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss: A survival guide for caregivers will provide you with the tools and support you need to successfully cope with and navigate this difficult journey. This “First Aid Kit” will help you address many concerns and questions you may have. Topics include getting a diagnosis, asking for help, humour as a coping strategy, caregiver stress, self-care, coping with difficult ...

Caregiving is a core value in the African American culture. And African American women of faith often fill that role—for elderly parents, sick children, and other members of their community. Yet no one is fully prepared for the reality of disrupted schedules, unpredictable needs, and many sleepless nights that come with caregiving. Jeanne Porter King shares 90 devotions written from her own experience as a caregiver for her mother to encourage you to take time to care for your whole self.

Most people believe that retirement planning is only about managing your money. Yes, financial preparation is crucial, but what many fail to realize is that retirement readiness also involves psychological preparation. Retirement can be a major life transition, and it’s natural to feel unsure about what comes next.

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...

No matter what age you are... no matter what your income is... no matter what your expenses are today or are going to be in the years to come... no matter what you have or haven't done so far to prepare for those expenses... you can still create the kind of personal financial prosperity and security other people have. And you can do it without the hardship, effort, or sacrifice you may think it will take.

Even as life expectancy has increased over the centuries, the thought of aging continues to plague men and women around the world. In addition to worries about the physical aspects of aging, people also fear the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. But as President Jimmy Carter demonstrates, there are indeed virtues to aging, as he explores the spiritual and intellectual growth that often comes with old age. President Carter tackles such issues as planning for retirement, adopting new diet and exercise regimens, and coping with age prejudice.

Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching reminds its listeners that the sage has been venerated in China for thousands of years. Twenty years ago, William Martin, subtly and powerfully, captured the complex emotions connected with growing older in this free-verse interpretation of the Tao. His words resonate just as much now, encouraging today’s sages to recognize their inestimable worth in a youth-centric world that often goes astray.