Parents Memory

A geriatrician whose perspective on his specialty changed when his own father was diagnosed with dementia provides clear, calm questions to ask and tasks to tackle—as well as what not to worry about—from the first moments of concern. When Nate Chin’s father, also a doctor, began to feel...

What will your children remember of their childhood? Calling all moms who want to break out of monotony, distraction, and busyness to a life of making lasting memories with your kids and drawing your family closer to one another and to God! What’s the solution to gaining the balanced...

Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parent's dignity and autonomy.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening—and how to get our attention back. “The book the world needs in order to win the war on distraction...

How to Care for a Parent With Memory Loss. A Practical Guide to Handling Difficult Moments, Protecting Their Safety, and Keeping Yourself From Burning Out. Your mother just asked the same question for the fifth time today. Your father insists he can still drive. You caught yourself losing patience an hour ago, and now you feel guilty about it. None of this came with an instruction manual — until now. Who this How to Care for a Parent With Memory Loss book is for This How to Care for a Parent With Memory Loss book is for the adult son or daughter who has become, gradually or suddenly, ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the tradition of Paul Tough’s How Children Succeed and Wendy Mogel’s The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this groundbreaking manifesto focuses on the critical school years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience the disappointment and...

A masterful collection of essays from America's most beloved humorist that will take readers to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever. "The preeminent humorist of his generation ... His reluctant charm and talent for observing every inch of the human condition remain intact."...

**Narrated by the Author** In this fourth edition of her perennial bestselling book, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn’t have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of...

Rediscover the Power of Storytelling with 51 Captivating Stories! In a world filled with distractions, there's something truly magical about a good story—especially one that resonates with the wisdom and experiences of our golden years. Short Stories for Seniors is a delightful collection crafted to rekindle memories, stimulate the mind, and bring joy to every reader. Whether you're looking to spark meaningful conversations, relieve stress, or simply enjoy a cozy afternoon, these heartwarming stories offer the perfect escape. Each tale is a journey, filled with characters and experiences ...

This comprehensive guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and practical tools you need to become an effective caregiver. We'll cover everything from understanding the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease to learning how family members can actually get paid for providing care. Most importantly, this book will help you understand that caregiving is a legitimate profession that deserves recognition, compensation, and proper training. You're not just "helping out"—you're providing essential healthcare services that make a real difference in someone's life.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook shares a life-affirming memoir where he travels the world with his brother. "Refreshingly honest and perceptive." —Publishers Weekly In January 2003, Nicholas Sparks and his brother, Micah, set off on a three-week trip around the globe. It...

When a convicted killer is saved by another man's confession, Amos Decker, now an FBI special task force detective, must find the truth in this gripping #1 New York Times bestseller. "Utterly absorbing" —Associated Press Convicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his...

Including real life stories, this newly revised third edition of the award-winning bestseller—voted one of the top twenty parenting books—provides parents with the most up-to-date research, effective discipline tips, and practical strategies for raising spirited children. Do you ever wonder...

Mature listeners seeking an easy-to-listen book with a dignified, respectful design. No patronizing language. No cartoonish clip art. Just a high-quality audiobook that feels good in your hands.

Don't worry about family dinner. Let your kids pick their punishments. Ditch the sex talk. Cancel date night. These are just a few of the surprising innovations in this bold first-of-its-kind playbook for today's families. Bestselling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found...

The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.

The unforgettable, sharply funny dementia novel readers are calling “heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure.” “Maggie is a masterpiece of chaos.” "Tom broke my heart, then made me laugh out loud.” “A beautifully honest story.” It starts, as these things often do, with small slips. A misplaced remote. A teapot given away to a postman. A trolley “adopted” from Tesco Express. But Maggie Harris has never done anything by halves - so her dementia arrives with full-blown mayhem: five-hour bus trips to places she doesn’t recognise, late-night wanderings, supermarket ...

How To Deal With a Parent With Dementia. A Practical Guide to Communicate with Compassion, Manage Challenging Behaviors, Reduce Caregiver Burnout, Make Difficult Decisions with Confidence, and Care for Your Parent Without Losing Yourself. If you're searching for real answers on how to deal with a parent with dementia, you already know the hardest part isn't the diagnosis — it's every day after it. The repeated questions. The accusations that come out of nowhere. The guilt when you lose your patience. The exhaustion no one warned you about. This book was written for exactly this moment. ...

The Long Hello distills the seven years the author spent caring for her mother into a pause-resisting memoir that offers insight into the "altering world of the dementia mind". During that time Borrie recorded brief conversations she had with her mother that revealed the transformations within - and sometimes yielded an almost Zen-like poetry. She includes selections from them in chapters about her experience that are as evocative as diary entries.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 From the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of First Love, The Palm House is a sharply observed, slyly funny novel of enduring friendships and small mercies. ‘This goes straight onto my list of favourite modern novels’ – The Times ‘One of our finest...