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The 36-Hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

by Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins ...

Narrated by John Chancer, Anu Anand ...

Unabridged

17 hours 12 min

For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the
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The Art and Science of Aging Well

A Physician's Guide to a Healthy Body, Mind, and Spirit

by Mark E. Williams, MD ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams,
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Ha’ det godt med demens

by G. Allen Power ...

Narrated by Niels Borup ...

Unabridged

11 hours 31 min

"Ha’ det godt med demens" henvender sig til alle demensramtes pårørende, til alle ansatte i ældreplejen, sygeplejersker, fysio- og ergoterapeuter og til ledere i ældresektoren. Bogen bør desuden være obligatorisk læsning for praktiserende læger.Al Power kalder selv sin tilgang for erfarings- og oplevelsesbaseret. Og han beskriver, hvordan den overdrevne medicinering sammen med den traditionelle ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"Ha’ det godt med demens" henvender sig til alle demensramtes pårørende, til alle ansatte i ældreplejen, sygeplejersker, fysio- og ergoterapeuter og til ledere i ældresektoren. Bogen bør desuden være obligatorisk læsning for praktiserende læger.Al Power kalder selv sin tilgang for erfarings- og oplevelsesbaseret. Og han beskriver, hvordan den overdrevne medicinering sammen med den traditionelle
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Caring for Loved Ones (Strategies for Behavioural Issues and Practical Tips for Caring for Your Loved One at Home)

by Anthony Charney ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 37 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Experiencing these uncertainties is completely understandable when faced with such a complex condition as dementia. But, remember, you possess the capacity to provide loving care for your loved one with dementia. This guide offers practical strategies, ranging from handling everyday challenges to addressing more complex situations.Whether you're just ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Experiencing these uncertainties is completely understandable when faced with such a complex condition as dementia. But, remember, you possess the capacity to provide loving care for your loved one with dementia. This guide offers practical strategies, ranging from handling everyday challenges to addressing more complex situations.Whether you're just
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Learn Effective Self-care Strategies to Build Self-confidence (Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships)

by Mason g, Douglas McKenna ...

Narrated by Mason g ...

Unabridged

3 hours 52 min

This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author’s empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.Here's ... Read more

$15.99 USD

This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author’s empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.Here's
... Read more
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Sports and Aging

A Prescription for Longevity

Narrated by Cindy Kay, David Lee Huynh ...

Unabridged

11 hours 17 min

2023 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleIn Sports and Aging a wide-ranging group of physically active people, including many scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, discuss sports in the context of aging and their own athletic experiences. This collection of personal accounts includes a spectrum of contributors across genders, social classes, and racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

2023 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleIn Sports and Aging a wide-ranging group of physically active people, including many scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, discuss sports in the context of aging and their own athletic experiences. This collection of personal accounts includes a spectrum of contributors across genders, social classes, and racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Practical Advice for Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One (Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships)

by Frederick Aguilar ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your own well-being is just as important as your loved one’s, and in order for you to give them the best care possible, it must be intact – and with that in place, you can embark on a quest to discover everything you can about how dementia works so you can deliver the exact type of care your loved one needs.The only answer is to take a person-centered ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your own well-being is just as important as your loved one’s, and in order for you to give them the best care possible, it must be intact – and with that in place, you can embark on a quest to discover everything you can about how dementia works so you can deliver the exact type of care your loved one needs.The only answer is to take a person-centered
... Read more
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Карманный справочник врача. Основы геронтологии

by Валерий Новоселов, Виталий Донцов, Вячеслав Крутько ...

Narrated by Юрий Мироненко ...

Series series Карманный справочник врача
Unabridged

6 hours 20 min

За последние сто лет население нашей планеты стало жить значительно дольше. К 2050 году количество долгожителей увеличится в 7 раз. Разве это не замечательно?! Да, ведь врачи-гериатры точно не останутся без работы. Данная книга, созданная ведущими российскими геронтологами В. М. Новоселовым, В. М. Донцовым, В. Н. Крутько, содержит полную информацию о механизмах старения и гипотезы, подкрепленными ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

За последние сто лет население нашей планеты стало жить значительно дольше. К 2050 году количество долгожителей увеличится в 7 раз. Разве это не замечательно?! Да, ведь врачи-гериатры точно не останутся без работы. Данная книга, созданная ведущими российскими геронтологами В. М. Новоселовым, В. М. Донцовым, В. Н. Крутько, содержит полную информацию о механизмах старения и гипотезы, подкрепленными
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Learn Effective Self-care Strategies to Build Self-confidence (Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships)

by Douglas McKenna ...

Narrated by Mason g ...

Unabridged

3 hours 52 min

This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author’s empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.Here's ... Read more

$15.99 USD

This book will provide practical solutions and guidance to improve your caregiving skills as well as ensure the well-being and happiness of yourself and your loved one.Through real-life stories, you will realize that you are not alone, and this author’s empathetic and compassionate writing style will provide you with the comfort and reassurance to empower you on this life-altering journey.Here's
... Read more
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Dementie

Vertragen, begrijpen en begeleiden

by Dietrich Grönemeyer ...

Narrated by Ronald Top ...

Unabridged

7 hours 34 min

Dementie van prof. dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer is een toegankelijke gids over dementie, een ziekte die steeds vaker voorkomt. Eén op de vijf mensen krijgt dementie, en in 2040 zal dat aantal bijna verdubbeld zijn. Toch kun je er meer tegen doen dan vaak wordt gedacht: kleine aanpassingen in voeding, beweging, sociale activiteiten en ontspanning kunnen het risico verkleinen en het verloop beïnvloeden ... Read more

$27.33 USD

Dementie van prof. dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer is een toegankelijke gids over dementie, een ziekte die steeds vaker voorkomt. Eén op de vijf mensen krijgt dementie, en in 2040 zal dat aantal bijna verdubbeld zijn. Toch kun je er meer tegen doen dan vaak wordt gedacht: kleine aanpassingen in voeding, beweging, sociale activiteiten en ontspanning kunnen het risico verkleinen en het verloop beïnvloeden
... Read more
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Navigating Life with Dementia

by James M. Noble, MD, MS, CPH, FAAN ...

Narrated by James M. Noble ...

Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard but with this book, you and your family will successfully face the challenges that these diseases present.Dementia is a very common neurological disease of aging affecting millions of people in complex ways. There are multiple forms of the dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard but with this book, you and your family will successfully face the challenges that these diseases present.Dementia is a very common neurological disease of aging affecting millions of people in complex ways. There are multiple forms of the dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia,
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Improve the Quality of Life for You and Your Loved Ones (Easy Daily Routines, and Essential Self-care Strategies to Reduce Stress and Boost Resilience)

by Walter Marroquin ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caregiving and searching for practical guidance? Do you struggle with understanding dementia's progression and wish you had clear answers? Want to care for your own well-being without feeling guilty?As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caregiving and searching for practical guidance? Do you struggle with understanding dementia's progression and wish you had clear answers? Want to care for your own well-being without feeling guilty?As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all
... Read more
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Aging Revolution, The

The History of Geriatric Health Care and What Really Matters to Older Adults

by Michael J. Dowling, Charles Kenney, Maria Torroella Carney ...

Narrated by Liisa Ivary ...

Unabridged

7 hours 48 min

A history of aging in the United States and an innovative blueprint for revolutionizing care for older adults from Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care system. The New York Times described Dr. Robert Butler as “the man who saw old age anew.” In his 1975 book Why Survive: Being Old in America, Butler argued that for far too many people old age was “a period of quiet despair . . . and ... Read more

$22.99 USD

A history of aging in the United States and an innovative blueprint for revolutionizing care for older adults from Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care system. The New York Times described Dr. Robert Butler as “the man who saw old age anew.” In his 1975 book Why Survive: Being Old in America, Butler argued that for far too many people old age was “a period of quiet despair . . . and
... Read more
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No Country for Old Age

America's War on Aging from Valley Forge to Silicon Valley

by Mischa Honeck ...

Narrated by Al Kessel ...

Unabridged

11 hours 5 min

Since the birth of their nation, Americans have acted on the belief that theirs was a land of youth, a place destined to offer a fresh start to an aging world. No Country for Old Age tells this story from the founding period to our present moment, but not without exposing its darker side: rejuvenation has often bred grand expectations that end in division and despair.Mischa Honeck reveals how ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since the birth of their nation, Americans have acted on the belief that theirs was a land of youth, a place destined to offer a fresh start to an aging world. No Country for Old Age tells this story from the founding period to our present moment, but not without exposing its darker side: rejuvenation has often bred grand expectations that end in division and despair.Mischa Honeck reveals how
... Read more
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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's

A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease

by Joanne Koenig-Coste ...

Narrated by Jane Oppenheimer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

“A true godsend to anyone caring for those afflicted with dementia.”—Rudolph E. Tanzi, coauthor of Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseRevolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own ... Read more

$23.99 USD

“A true godsend to anyone caring for those afflicted with dementia.”—Rudolph E. Tanzi, coauthor of Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseRevolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own
... Read more
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Os Outros de Alguém

by Joana Subtil ...

Narrated by Joana Subtil ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Envelhecer não é uma escolha. A partir de uma determinada altura das nossas vidas, perdemos independência e ficamos entregues a uma sociedade que pode não estar à altura de nos acolher. No entanto, Joana Subtil, directora do lar Belmonte, acredita que pode existir uma resposta mais humanizada e empática por parte de todos: não só das instituições, mas também das próprias famílias e cuidadores ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Envelhecer não é uma escolha. A partir de uma determinada altura das nossas vidas, perdemos independência e ficamos entregues a uma sociedade que pode não estar à altura de nos acolher. No entanto, Joana Subtil, directora do lar Belmonte, acredita que pode existir uma resposta mais humanizada e empática por parte de todos: não só das instituições, mas também das próprias famílias e cuidadores
... Read more
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New Frontiers in Alzheimer’s

by Scientific American ...

Narrated by Mack Sanderson, Kate Mulligan, Erica Sullivan, Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

Until recently, one idea has dominated research in treating Alzheimer’s disease: the amyloid hypothesis. Those therapies have repeatedly fallen short, and in this audiobook we take a look at where that hypothesis stands today. We examine recent research into the spectrum of disease causes, including inflammation and immune dysfunction; cutting-edge treatments, including deep-brain stimulation and ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Until recently, one idea has dominated research in treating Alzheimer’s disease: the amyloid hypothesis. Those therapies have repeatedly fallen short, and in this audiobook we take a look at where that hypothesis stands today. We examine recent research into the spectrum of disease causes, including inflammation and immune dysfunction; cutting-edge treatments, including deep-brain stimulation and
... Read more
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Extra Time

10 Lessons for an Ageing World

by Camilla Cavendish ...

Narrated by Camilla Cavendish ...

Unabridged

7 hours 8 min

‘An inspirational call to arms’ DAILY MAIL‘This book is so sensible, so substantially researched, so briskly written, so clear in its arguments, that one wishes Baroness Cavendish was still whispering into the prime ministerial ear’ THE TIMES‘A thoughtful handbook to help societies age gracefully’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘This bold, visionary book is a wake-up call to governments. It is a w... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

‘An inspirational call to arms’ DAILY MAIL‘This book is so sensible, so substantially researched, so briskly written, so clear in its arguments, that one wishes Baroness Cavendish was still whispering into the prime ministerial ear’ THE TIMES‘A thoughtful handbook to help societies age gracefully’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘This bold, visionary book is a wake-up call to governments. It is a w...
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El futuro de la vejez

Descifrando la ciencia de mantenerse joven

by Yuval Heled, Ph.D ...

Narrated by AI Voice Jerome Richardson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 45 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. En un recorrido lírico por la esencia del tiempo y la longevidad humana, esta obra artesanal entreteje ciencia y poesía, explorando la danza del envejecimiento y el vigor vital. Navegamos desde los ritmos reparadores del sueño hasta los secretos genéticos de la longevidad, la influencia solar en la salud, y la esperanza de inversión del tiempo en nuestras ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. En un recorrido lírico por la esencia del tiempo y la longevidad humana, esta obra artesanal entreteje ciencia y poesía, explorando la danza del envejecimiento y el vigor vital. Navegamos desde los ritmos reparadores del sueño hasta los secretos genéticos de la longevidad, la influencia solar en la salud, y la esperanza de inversión del tiempo en nuestras
... Read more
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Joyspan

The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half

by Dr. Kerry Burnight, Ph.D ...

Narrated by Dr. Kerry Burnight, Ph.D ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach to navigating longevity—our ... Read more

$24.99 USD

From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach to navigating longevity—our
... Read more
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DON JUAN, CANTO 1 (UNABRIDGED)

by GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON ...

Narrated by DEANDRE GIVENS ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

Don Juan is a long narrative poem by Byron, based very loosely on the legend of the evil seducer, Don Juan. The first and second of seventeen Cantos composed during Byron's self-imposed exile from England appeared, anonymously, in July 1819 and were greeted with scandal, condemnation, admiration and hilarity. Modern critics generally consider the self-proclaimed 'epic', which remained incomplete ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Don Juan is a long narrative poem by Byron, based very loosely on the legend of the evil seducer, Don Juan. The first and second of seventeen Cantos composed during Byron's self-imposed exile from England appeared, anonymously, in July 1819 and were greeted with scandal, condemnation, admiration and hilarity. Modern critics generally consider the self-proclaimed 'epic', which remained incomplete
... Read more
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Dementia: A Way Ahead

A user-friendly guide for dementia enriched with therapeutic information to assist & empower family & carers.

by Jagdish Prasad Yadav ...

Narrated by ChasMandala ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Discover the Definitive Guide to Addressing Dementia's Impact Are you concerned about the effects of dementia on your loved ones or community? Be well-prepared and well-informed with this invaluable guide, expertly written by an occupational therapist.This comprehensive book offers up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of dementia - from identification and causes to effective coping strategies and ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the Definitive Guide to Addressing Dementia's Impact Are you concerned about the effects of dementia on your loved ones or community? Be well-prepared and well-informed with this invaluable guide, expertly written by an occupational therapist.This comprehensive book offers up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of dementia - from identification and causes to effective coping strategies and
... Read more
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At Peace

Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life

by Samuel Harrington, MD ...

Narrated by Brian Troxell ...

Unabridged

8 hours 23 min

The authoritative, informative, and reassuring guide on end-of-life care for our aging population.Most people say they would like to die quietly at home. But overly aggressive medical advice, coupled with an unrealistic sense of invincibility or overconfidence in our health-care system, results in the majority of elderly patients misguidedly dying in institutions. Many undergo painful procedures ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The authoritative, informative, and reassuring guide on end-of-life care for our aging population.Most people say they would like to die quietly at home. But overly aggressive medical advice, coupled with an unrealistic sense of invincibility or overconfidence in our health-care system, results in the majority of elderly patients misguidedly dying in institutions. Many undergo painful procedures
... Read more
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Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

by Anne Basting ...

Narrated by Anne Basting ...

Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching ... Read more

$25.99 USD

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching
... Read more

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