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  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing

    Biographical Approaches for Inclusive Care and Support

    by Kath Browne, Jane Traies, Mike Phillips, Jason Lim, Roger Newman, Jose Catalan, Leela Bakshi, Lindsay River, Sally Knocker, Kathryn Almack, Gary L. Stein, Stephen Pugh, Andrew King, Gareth Owen, Ann Cronin, Elizabeth Price, Robin Wright, Stacey Halls, Rebecca Jones, Nick Maxwell, Louis Bailey ...
    Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences.This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore ... Read more

    $36.09 USD

  • The Lives of Older Lesbians

    Sexuality, Identity & the Life Course

    by Jane Traies ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This unique book sheds new light on the most invisible members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Hidden from view by a combination of prevailing cultural assumptions and their own unwillingness to be seen, older lesbians have been consistently under-represented in both popular culture and research. This ground-breaking study, based on an unprecedentedly large research ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

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  • Nearing Home

    Life, Faith, and Finishing Well

    by Billy Graham ...
    New York Times best-seller and 2012 ECPA Book of the Year.Join Billy Graham as he reflects upon his life, recounts God's many gifts, and shares the challenges of fading bodily strength while still standing strong in his commitment to finish life well.Nearing Home—written by Reverend Billy Graham in his nineties—is a deeply personal memoir that explores how our strength can continually be found in ... Read more

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  • Encore

    Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life

    by Marc Freedman ...
    In one of the most significant social trends of the new century, and the biggest transformation of the American workforce since the women's movement, members of the baby boom generation are inventing a new phase of work.Encore tells the stories of encore career pioneers who are not content, or affluent enough, to spend their next thirty years on a golf course. These men and women are moving beyond ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Mom Can't Live Alone Anymore

    by Tonya Thomas ...
    Series Book 4 - The Women of Strength Diaries
    Kathy Wilson was a loving daughter and wanted to do the right thing when it became apparent that her mother wasn’t able to take care of herself any more. But getting her mom into assisted living became a nightmare--and that was just the beginning of her troubles.Tonya Thomas writes gripping stories about issues that affect women today. She lives in Newark, NY with her husband and two cats, Sasha ... Read more

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  • Lost For Words

    by Deric Longden ...
    'A lovely read.' - Good Housekeeping.'You know, Deric - ten minutes of this rain will do more good in half an hour than a fortnight of ordinary rain in a month.'Deric Longden's mum was a wonderfully endearing, eccentric lady whose passions ranged from pot plants and her beloved pussycats to Buttercup Syrup which she consumed in vast quantities. She also provided comfort, advice and her own ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Parenting Your Parents

    Straight Talk About Aging in the Family

    by Bart J. Mindszenthy, Dr. Michael Gordon ...
    Since the last edition in 2006, much has happened in the field of eldercare. There is now an increasing awareness of the complex challenges posed by the expanding aging population in North America. When our parents reach a certain age and have difficulty coping, we find ourselves wondering how to provide them with the kind of love, care, support, and attention they need, just as they have done for ... Read more

    $8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Dancing with Dementia

    My Story of Living Positively with Dementia

    by Christine Bryden ...
    The truly inspirational account of living positively with dementia.Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences.This book is a vivid ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

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  • A Joosr Guide to... Being Mortal by Atul Gawande: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

    by Joosr ...
    In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.More and more people are dying in nursing homes and ... Read more

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  • Who will I be when I die?

    by Christine Bryden ...
    Christine Bryden was 46 years old when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiritual journey in the three years immediately following. Offering rare first-hand insights into how it feels to gradually lose the ability to undertake tasks most people take for granted, it is made all the more remarkable by Christine's positivity and ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • Reforms in Long-Term Care Policies in Europe

    Investigating Institutional Change and Social Impacts

    Edited by Costanzo Ranci, Emmanuele Pavolini ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Over the last two decades, many changes have happened to the social welfare policies of various industrial countries. Citizens have seen their pensions, unemployment benefits, and general healthcare policies shrink as “belt tightening” measures are enforced. But in contrast, long-term care has seen a general growth in public financing, an expansion of beneficiaries, and, more generally, an attempt ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Germany's New Security Demographics

    Military Recruitment in the Era of Population Aging

    by Wenke Apt ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Military recruitment will become more difficult in times of demographic aging. The question arises whether demographic change will constrain the capacity of aging states like Germany to conduct foreign policy and pursue their national security interests. Since contemporary military operations still display a strong human element, particular scrutiny is given to the empirical analysis of the ... Read more

    $89.09 USD