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Old Friends

by Tracy Kidder ...

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has
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Next of Kin

What to Expect When You're Expecting to Care for Someone You Love

by Casey Beros ...

A compassionate guide to navigating the complex, emotional and challenging world of careWhen someone you love becomes seriously ill, disabled, or starts to decline with age, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. Next of Kin is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the complicated world of care. Written by journalist and health communicator Casey Beros, this book offers clear, ... Read more

$13.00 USD

A compassionate guide to navigating the complex, emotional and challenging world of careWhen someone you love becomes seriously ill, disabled, or starts to decline with age, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. Next of Kin is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the complicated world of care. Written by journalist and health communicator Casey Beros, this book offers clear,
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At Your Side

A Collection of Final Days

by Gabriella Forbes ...

Take a closer look at the unpredictable world of elder care, and you will see people who cannot speak suddenly find their voices. They will not sit together but will happily sing together. They will not look at each other but share a prolonged hug after the meal is done. Take a closer look and you will see the beauty and the dignity of those in their final days.In these sixteen vignettes, Forbes ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Take a closer look at the unpredictable world of elder care, and you will see people who cannot speak suddenly find their voices. They will not sit together but will happily sing together. They will not look at each other but share a prolonged hug after the meal is done. Take a closer look and you will see the beauty and the dignity of those in their final days.In these sixteen vignettes, Forbes
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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

by Matt Paxton ...

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose ... Read more

$7.99 USD

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose
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Forget Me Not: The #1 Alzheimer's and Dementia Guide for Professional and Family Caregivers

by Debra Kostiw ...

"Forget Me Not provides unprecedented insight on how to manage even the most difficult circumstances and behaviors.If you are interacting with a patient, loved one, or resident with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you must immerse yourself in the wisdom that is Forget Me Not.Each chapter offers specific examples, case studies, and exercises to master the skills necessary to create a calmer, ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Forget Me Not provides unprecedented insight on how to manage even the most difficult circumstances and behaviors.If you are interacting with a patient, loved one, or resident with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you must immerse yourself in the wisdom that is Forget Me Not.Each chapter offers specific examples, case studies, and exercises to master the skills necessary to create a calmer,
... Read more
健康到最後：預防臥床，無憾善終的本事

by 胡廷岳 ...

Series series 天際系列
一人臥床拖垮全家！台灣每人平均臥床8年，退休後健康餘命僅有短短數年！當父母年長、當自己歲數漸增、當健康出現警訊，你一定要看的書。從「不敢說」到「願意談」，「自願」變健康，就能翻轉臥床餘命！逆轉3****萬家庭長照、臥床宿命的暖心減藥藥師，提供你一套「說得出口」、家人「聽得懂」的對話工具，從現在開始，和家人一起理解、一起準備，成為全家健康善終的引路人。2025年，每10人就有1****人考慮辭職照顧；2040年，近70％老人有慢性病，其中超過一半... ... Read more

$7.99 USD

一人臥床拖垮全家！台灣每人平均臥床8年，退休後健康餘命僅有短短數年！當父母年長、當自己歲數漸增、當健康出現警訊，你一定要看的書。從「不敢說」到「願意談」，「自願」變健康，就能翻轉臥床餘命！逆轉3****萬家庭長照、臥床宿命的暖心減藥藥師，提供你一套「說得出口」、家人「聽得懂」的對話工具，從現在開始，和家人一起理解、一起準備，成為全家健康善終的引路人。2025年，每10人就有1****人考慮辭職照顧；2040年，近70％老人有慢性病，其中超過一半...
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sorry i keep crying during sex

a memoir

by Jesse James Rose ...

A powerful, provocative, and genre-bending literary memoir that grapples with victimhood, recovery, and resilienceIn the before, Jesse James Rose is happy. She has a beautiful boyfriend with melty glacier eyes, she’s on a euphoric journey of gender exploration, and New York City is perfect.In the after, she’s single, making dinner for her grandfather, and wondering if he’s going to forget her name ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A powerful, provocative, and genre-bending literary memoir that grapples with victimhood, recovery, and resilienceIn the before, Jesse James Rose is happy. She has a beautiful boyfriend with melty glacier eyes, she’s on a euphoric journey of gender exploration, and New York City is perfect.In the after, she’s single, making dinner for her grandfather, and wondering if he’s going to forget her name
... Read more
Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

A Guide for Families

by Andrew E. Budson, MD, Maureen K. O'Connor, PsyD ...

Your needs as a caregiver are just as important as those your family member with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. This book will provide just the insight and guidance you need. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Your needs as a caregiver are just as important as those your family member with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. This book will provide just the insight and guidance you need. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each
... Read more
Making Rounds with Oscar

The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

by David Dosa ...

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited
... Read more
No Way Out of This

Loving a Partner with Alzheimer's

by Sue Fagalde Lick ...

No Way Out of This is not the kind of Alzheimer’s memoir where you read about a noble, self-sacrificing wife who gives up everything to take care of her husband. We see such spouses in books and movies—but they’re not telling the whole story. Nobody’s that good. Certainly Sue Lick isn’t.Sue’s much-older husband, Fred, is a forgetful man. She’s always found that charming. But when his ... Read more

$9.99 USD

No Way Out of This is not the kind of Alzheimer’s memoir where you read about a noble, self-sacrificing wife who gives up everything to take care of her husband. We see such spouses in books and movies—but they’re not telling the whole story. Nobody’s that good. Certainly Sue Lick isn’t.Sue’s much-older husband, Fred, is a forgetful man. She’s always found that charming. But when his
... Read more
Graceful Exit

How to Advocate Effectively, Take Care of Yourself, and Be Present for the Death of a Loved One

by Gustavo Ferrer ...

When we are thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one who is in the process of dying, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Yet it's a situation millions of us face every year with virtually no sort of preparation or guidance. With Graceful Exit, Dr. Gustavo Ferrer offers an all-in-one resource for anyone tasked with managing the end-of-life care of a loved one.Dr. Ferrer shares the essential ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When we are thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one who is in the process of dying, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Yet it's a situation millions of us face every year with virtually no sort of preparation or guidance. With Graceful Exit, Dr. Gustavo Ferrer offers an all-in-one resource for anyone tasked with managing the end-of-life care of a loved one.Dr. Ferrer shares the essential
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當你過了45歲：健康、職涯、財務、法律，必須按齡知道的事

by 康哲偉 ...

Series series 天際系列
★張曼娟（作家）、詹鼎正（國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院北護分院院長）、梁程超（行健大直健康管理診所院長）共鳴推薦★暢銷書《當爸媽過了65歲》作者最新力作！聚焦中壯年世代，拆解45歲後必知的人生關卡★一本專屬臺灣人的｢未來年表｣：依據權威統計及經驗，按齡檢視你的人生下半場幸福指數！你準備迎接「人生超長版」時代了嗎？面對未來的挑戰，現在正是校準人生方向的最佳時機！讓中年危機成為黃金年代的幸福轉機！人生到了40歲，父母逐漸老去，子女卻仍未完全獨立，「三明治世代」對於成就、職涯、婚姻、健康，懷抱著更多的不確定。本書以關鍵年表的方式呈現，用公開數據及時間軸看未來。一路推進至百歲，梳理每十年有哪些影響深遠的關鍵課題，陪伴你校準方向，提前為無憂的下半場做好準備。︳50至59歲︳□ 你知道這是你申請購屋貸款的尾聲嗎？□ 你知道你的薪資即將抵達天花板嗎？□ ... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

★張曼娟（作家）、詹鼎正（國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院北護分院院長）、梁程超（行健大直健康管理診所院長）共鳴推薦★暢銷書《當爸媽過了65歲》作者最新力作！聚焦中壯年世代，拆解45歲後必知的人生關卡★一本專屬臺灣人的｢未來年表｣：依據權威統計及經驗，按齡檢視你的人生下半場幸福指數！你準備迎接「人生超長版」時代了嗎？面對未來的挑戰，現在正是校準人生方向的最佳時機！讓中年危機成為黃金年代的幸福轉機！人生到了40歲，父母逐漸老去，子女卻仍未完全獨立，「三明治世代」對於成就、職涯、婚姻、健康，懷抱著更多的不確定。本書以關鍵年表的方式呈現，用公開數據及時間軸看未來。一路推進至百歲，梳理每十年有哪些影響深遠的關鍵課題，陪伴你校準方向，提前為無憂的下半場做好準備。︳50至59歲︳□ 你知道這是你申請購屋貸款的尾聲嗎？□ 你知道你的薪資即將抵達天花板嗎？□ ...
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The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

What to Remember When They Forget

by Sally Willard Burbank, Sue Pace Bell ...

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her ... Read more

$4.99 USD

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her
... Read more
Ladysitting

My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century

by Lorene Cary ...

“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineFrom cherished memories of childhood weekends with Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting,” Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Weaving a narrative of her complicated relationship with Nana—a fiercely independent and often stubborn woman whose family fled the Jim Crow ... Read more

$11.99 USD

“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineFrom cherished memories of childhood weekends with Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting,” Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Weaving a narrative of her complicated relationship with Nana—a fiercely independent and often stubborn woman whose family fled the Jim Crow
... Read more
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, Revised and Updated

A guide for people with dementia and those who care for them

by Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., Angela Lunde, M.A. ...

Help to prevent, slow, and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias with this guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic. This essential resource includes key information about the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, as well as factors that may affect your cognitive health.Dementia is a serious health challenge with over 55 million people diagnosed worldwide, and some estimates ... Read more

$15.89 USD

Help to prevent, slow, and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias with this guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic. This essential resource includes key information about the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, as well as factors that may affect your cognitive health.Dementia is a serious health challenge with over 55 million people diagnosed worldwide, and some estimates
... Read more
Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

by Anne Basting ...

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

$10.99 USD

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipientpioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especiallythose experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method thatuses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for awidespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling,touching stories to
... Read more
Before I Lose My Own Mind

Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver

by Beverly E Thorn ...

Winner of multiple book awards including the 2026 Independent Book Publishers Association Award and Next Generation Indie Book Award in the self-help categories"This is a book I immediately wanted to give to a friend-and keep a copy for my bookshelf. Wise, clear, well-researched, and helpful." -Katy Butler, bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door and The Art of Dying WellWhen Dr. Beverly E ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Winner of multiple book awards including the 2026 Independent Book Publishers Association Award and Next Generation Indie Book Award in the self-help categories"This is a book I immediately wanted to give to a friend-and keep a copy for my bookshelf. Wise, clear, well-researched, and helpful." -Katy Butler, bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door and The Art of Dying WellWhen Dr. Beverly E
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Inflamed

Abandonment, Heroism, and Outrage in Wine Country's Deadliest Firestorm

by Anne E. Belden, Paul Gullixson, Lauren A. Spates ...

WINNER OF THE 2023 IRE BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR REGIONAL NONFICTIONFINALIST OF THE NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR AGING AND CAREGIVINGNOMINEE OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDThe dramatic story of hundreds of senior citizens left in the path of a ferocious firestorm and what the quest for accountability reveals about the increasing risks to ou... ... Read more

$14.99 USD

WINNER OF THE 2023 IRE BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR REGIONAL NONFICTIONFINALIST OF THE NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR AGING AND CAREGIVINGNOMINEE OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDThe dramatic story of hundreds of senior citizens left in the path of a ferocious firestorm and what the quest for accountability reveals about the increasing risks to ou...
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When Memory Fades

What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia

by Nathaniel Chin, M.D. ...

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 his mind slipping, even a family as knowledgeable and capable as theirs was knocked back on its heels, ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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 his mind slipping, even a family as knowledgeable and capable as theirs was knocked back on its heels,
... Read more
Bettyville

A Memoir

by George Hodgman ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD“A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD“A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep,
... Read more
Strength Training for Seniors

Increase your Balance, Stability, and Stamina to Rewind the Aging Process

by Paige Waehner ...

Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain to depression and diabetes. In Strength Training for Seniors, certified personal trainer Paige Waehner provides a detailed twelve-week strength program to help you safely and gradually build power, balance, and resistance with ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain to depression and diabetes. In Strength Training for Seniors, certified personal trainer Paige Waehner provides a detailed twelve-week strength program to help you safely and gradually build power, balance, and resistance with
... Read more
Living Trusts for Everyone

Why a Will Is Not the Way to Avoid Probate, Protect Heirs, and Settle Estates (Second Edition)

by Ronald Farrington Sharp ...

Readers say it best: "Very informative." "Saved me a lot of money and headaches!" "Recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents"Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one’s trust with no lawyers and ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Readers say it best: "Very informative." "Saved me a lot of money and headaches!" "Recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents"Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one’s trust with no lawyers and
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The Habit

by Susan Morse ...

There is an unmistakable gleam in Ma’s eye, and her absolute composure both appalls me and rips my heart from its root. I burst into tears. The gauntlet is thrown.From the time she was conceived, Susan Morse was her mother’s “special” child. For Susan, special translated into becoming her incorrigible mother’s frazzled caretaker, a role that continued into adulthood. Now she finds herself as part ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

There is an unmistakable gleam in Ma’s eye, and her absolute composure both appalls me and rips my heart from its root. I burst into tears. The gauntlet is thrown.From the time she was conceived, Susan Morse was her mother’s “special” child. For Susan, special translated into becoming her incorrigible mother’s frazzled caretaker, a role that continued into adulthood. Now she finds herself as part
... Read more
Travelers to Unimaginable Lands

Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain

by Dasha Kiper ...

**These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to
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