Aging Adults

New edition 2021 with updated research, additional insight, and strategies for communication, information about autism in special populations (such as the gender diverse, those with problematic internet use and gaming addictions, females, and more), and a new section on aging and dementia. Autism is a childhood condition...right? Not right. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The great strides we have made in understanding childhood autistic behaviors and interventions have lagged dramatically behind the needs of aging autistics.

In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects -- men and women, some rich, some poor -- from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies -- the most complete ever done anywhere in the world -- and the subjects' individual...

Are you the one caring for an aging parent while your siblings stay distant, avoid responsibility, or criticize from the sidelines? You have siblings. But somehow, the care still falls on you. You are the one answering the calls, tracking appointments, noticing safety concerns, handling family updates, and making decisions no one else wants to make. Your siblings may care. They may even say they want to help. But when real responsibility appears, they stay distant, vague, defensive, or critical. When You’re the Only One Helping an Aging Parent is a practical guide for adult children ...

A painful sibling relationship can take up far more space in your life than anyone else sees. Maybe your brother or sister criticizes, competes, dismisses, guilt-trips, explodes, withdraws, rewrites the story, or turns every family gathering into emotional pressure. Maybe your parents excuse the pattern because “that’s just how they are.” Maybe you are tired of being told to be the bigger person while your peace keeps paying the price. Toxic Siblings, Family Guilt, and the Space You Need is a calm, practical guide for adults dealing with toxic sibling relationships, adult sibling ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE Three adult sisters are faced with their mother’s provocative last request in this clear-eyed and moving novel exploring choice, change, and power in the bodies and lives of four different women. "One of the best novels I’ve read in years...

When you realize your aging parent needs help, the hardest part is often knowing what you are really seeing. Maybe it started with missed appointments. Unopened mail. Spoiled food. A confusing conversation. A fall no one mentioned. Unsafe driving. Poor hygiene. Medication concerns. A home that no longer feels as managed as it used to. Or a parent who keeps saying everything is fine. You may be asking yourself: Am I overreacting? Is this serious? Should I step in? How do I bring this up without making my parent feel attacked? What if my parent refuses help? What if my siblings do not agree? ...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “A funny, heartfelt story about found family and seeing the silver lining in life. Fans of A Man Called Ove and Remarkably Bright Creatures will especially enjoy this new novel.”—Library Journal A zany case of mistaken identity allows a lonely old man one last...

In this new collection, recorded live, on-location from Massachusetts to California, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). “A welcome return to form for...

"Lythcott-Haims’s narration is perfectly sincere and approachable. This is the type of audiobook that truly benefits from an author narration, given the importance of balancing authority with vulnerability...its advice and personal testimonials are inspiring to anyone trying to take...

An updated edition of the eye-opening guide to anti-aging, with a new chapter on fascia, which will publish in time for Miranda Esmonde-White’s PBS pledge drive in June 2018 focusing on the topic. ""Every day, we have a very clear choice: We can grow older or we can grow younger."" In recent...

Discover the morning routine that has transformed millions of lives—now customized for those over 50. For more than a decade, Hal Elrod’s groundbreaking book The Miracle Morning has helped people around the world live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives through a simple morning routine...

It’s not a midlife crisis—it’s a midlife plot twist! Packed with honest, insightful, and deeply relatable advice for anyone who has reached that middle point of life, this humorous and practical guide rejects the outdated cliché of the midlife crisis, instead offering a fresh, empowering...

Adult ADHD can affect men in different ways. Men may experience it in various ways, and its symptoms can be more challenging to detect. Men with ADHD are often overlooked, leaving many who are struggling with their abilities to feel isolated or confused about what they're experiencing. While the underlying mechanisms of ADHD are still being studied, it is thought that the male brain may process information differently than the female brain, which could account for some of these differences. This audiobook was written for men who think they have ADHD or have been diagnosed with it.

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author Laurie Frankel, an exuberant and timely new novel. "Becky Ann Baker doesn’t just voice Pepper, she animates the entire ensemble beautifully ... For a book this reliant on comic timing to carry its politics and important questions about elder...

What do you do when your parent’s money life starts showing signs that something may be wrong? An unpaid bill. A confusing bank notice. A strange withdrawal. A pile of unopened mail. A suspicious phone call. A sibling who dismisses your concerns. A parent who insists everything is fine, even when the paperwork says otherwise. When Money Becomes the First Warning Sign is a practical, calm, and deeply human guide for adult children who are beginning to worry about an aging parent’s bills, banking, paperwork, scams, family conflict, or power of attorney questions. This is not a legal ...

Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body. We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made...

Feeling Less Energetic, Losing Muscle Strength, or Struggling to Stay Active After 60? As we age, metabolism slows, muscle mass declines, and nutritional needs shift. But here's the good news: you can stay strong, vibrant, and full of energy—simply by fueling your body with a high-protein vegan diet. "High-Protein Vegan Diet Cookbook for Seniors" is your ultimate guide to nourishing yourself with 100% plant-based ingredients while keeping meals simple, delicious, and packed with essential nutrients. Whether you're new to vegan cooking or looking to optimize your plant-based meals for ...

New York Times bestselling psychologist Dr. Meg Jay uses real stories from real lives to provide smart, compassionate, and constructive advice about the crucial (and difficult) years we cannot afford to miss. Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter...

You know that exercise matters. You know that strength, sleep, nutrition, recovery, and keeping your brain active matter. But how do you fit all of them into one real life? After six books exploring the individual Signals that can shape health and capability over time, Integration Signals brings them together. This final volume of The Longevity Signals Series is about turning health knowledge into a practical, sustainable strategy for healthy aging and long-term wellbeing. Robert Kale does not give you a perfect daily routine, an optimization formula, or another list of health rules to ...

NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion. With...