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Not How It Was Supposed to Be

Seasons of Loss and Shadows of Grace in the Journey with Lewy Body Dementia

de Allison Crabtree ...

Narrado por Emily Norman ...

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3 hora 41 minutos

The world wasn't ready for Gloria Saylor.But God was.The day beautiful green-eyed Gloria came into the world a storm was brewing both off the Texas coast and in her dysfunctional home. Brilliant and more than a tad rebellious, Gloria eventually found her dreams of education and independence would never be realized. The solution? Build a wall of emotional isolation, remaining aloof even from her ... Leer más

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The world wasn't ready for Gloria Saylor.But God was.The day beautiful green-eyed Gloria came into the world a storm was brewing both off the Texas coast and in her dysfunctional home. Brilliant and more than a tad rebellious, Gloria eventually found her dreams of education and independence would never be realized. The solution? Build a wall of emotional isolation, remaining aloof even from her
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A Bittersweet Season

Caring for Our Aging Parents---And Ourselves

de Jane Gross ...

Narrado por Kate Reading ...

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15 hora 35 minutos

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice for the rapidly increasing number of adult children responsible for aging parents.Gross deftly weaves the specifics of her personal experience—a widowed mother with mounting health problems, the attendant collision of fear and ignorance, the awkward role reversal of ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice for the rapidly increasing number of adult children responsible for aging parents.Gross deftly weaves the specifics of her personal experience—a widowed mother with mounting health problems, the attendant collision of fear and ignorance, the awkward role reversal of
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Neither Married nor Single

When Your Partner Has Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia

de David Kirkpatrick MA, MD ...

Narrado por Bronson Pinchot ...

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6 hora 8 minutos

When Dr. David Kirkpatrick’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, their lives—and their marriage—would change forever. In an honest, uplifting, and sometimes heartbreaking account of loving a partner with dementia, Dr. Kirkpatrick creates a clear guide for others in similar circumstances. He shares his perspective both as a loving and grief-stricken husband coping with a profound ... Leer más

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When Dr. David Kirkpatrick’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, their lives—and their marriage—would change forever. In an honest, uplifting, and sometimes heartbreaking account of loving a partner with dementia, Dr. Kirkpatrick creates a clear guide for others in similar circumstances. He shares his perspective both as a loving and grief-stricken husband coping with a profound
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Mother Lode

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

de Gretchen Staebler ...

Narrado por Linda Jones ...

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9 hora 41 minutos

". . . makes you feel as though a kindred soul is speaking to you." —Readers' FavoriteAt the age of sixty, Gretchen Staebler promises to spend one year in her childhood home caring for her stubbornly independent ninety-six-year-old mother—sort of a middle-aged gap year. Then her mother will move to assisted living and she will return to her own life.It doesn't go as planned.Rather than a ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

". . . makes you feel as though a kindred soul is speaking to you." —Readers' FavoriteAt the age of sixty, Gretchen Staebler promises to spend one year in her childhood home caring for her stubbornly independent ninety-six-year-old mother—sort of a middle-aged gap year. Then her mother will move to assisted living and she will return to her own life.It doesn't go as planned.Rather than a
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When Memory Fades

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

de Nathaniel Chin, M.D. ...

Narrado por Nathaniel Chin, M.D., Will Dao ...

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14 hora 58 minutos

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, ... Leer más

$32.99 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,
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Vanhene rohkeasti – kaikesta huolimatta!

de Anne Kauhanen-Simanainen, Anne Kauhanen-Simanainen ...

Narrado por Carla Rindell ...

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6 hora 43 minutos

Innoittava puheenvuoro rohkean vanhenemisen puolesta.Vanheneminen merkitsee monelle huolta ja uusia haasteita, mutta mitä jos vanhenemisen voisikin nähdä myös voimavarana? Uusi vaihe elämässä on askel tuntemattomaan, mutta se voi myös toimia henkisen kasvun ja vapautumisen lähtökohtana.Vanhene rohkeasti lähestyy vanhenemista uteliaisuudella, joka tarttuu myös lukijaan. Sekä kokemuksiin että ... Leer más

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Innoittava puheenvuoro rohkean vanhenemisen puolesta.Vanheneminen merkitsee monelle huolta ja uusia haasteita, mutta mitä jos vanhenemisen voisikin nähdä myös voimavarana? Uusi vaihe elämässä on askel tuntemattomaan, mutta se voi myös toimia henkisen kasvun ja vapautumisen lähtökohtana.Vanhene rohkeasti lähestyy vanhenemista uteliaisuudella, joka tarttuu myös lukijaan. Sekä kokemuksiin että
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Bridge the Gap

How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State

de John E. Canbri ...

Narrado por Noah Johnson ...

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3 hora 21 minutos

Find Harmony and Healing in Long-Distance CaregivingImagine a world where distance becomes inconsequential in the depth of family care and love. Bridge the Gap: How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State opens a portal to exactly this universe, offering a beacon of hope and a wealth of knowledge to those embarking on the challenging journey of long-distance caregiving.At the heart of ... Leer más

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Find Harmony and Healing in Long-Distance CaregivingImagine a world where distance becomes inconsequential in the depth of family care and love. Bridge the Gap: How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State opens a portal to exactly this universe, offering a beacon of hope and a wealth of knowledge to those embarking on the challenging journey of long-distance caregiving.At the heart of
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Balance Exercises for Seniors: A 28-Day Audio Guide to Steadier Steps, Fall Prevention, and Confident Everyday Movement

de Laura Kensington ...

Narrado por Laura Kensington ...

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2 hora 42 minutos

Reclaim your physical independence and conquer the fear of falling with gentle, guided senior mobility routines at home. If you want to age in place confidently but feel hesitant about your daily balance, this reassuring audio program provides a safe, structured path forward. Clear, timed voice cues replace confusing visual manuals, allowing you to follow along safely from your living room ... Leer más

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Reclaim your physical independence and conquer the fear of falling with gentle, guided senior mobility routines at home. If you want to age in place confidently but feel hesitant about your daily balance, this reassuring audio program provides a safe, structured path forward. Clear, timed voice cues replace confusing visual manuals, allowing you to follow along safely from your living room
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Trop loin pour passer les voir : Prendre soin de ses parents vieillissants sans porter seul le poids de toutes les inquiétudes

de Astrid Olivier3 ...

Narrado por Astrid Olivier3 ...

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2 hora 16 minutos

Soutenez vos parents vieillissants à distance et allégez votre charge mentale sans céder à la culpabilité. Que vous viviez une expatriation lointaine ou jongliez simplement avec un quotidien surchargé, cette écoute chaleureuse et lucide vous offre des repères concrets. Libérez-vous de l'angoisse de l'urgence perpétuelle pour retrouver un véritable équilibre personnel.Au lieu de subir l'éloignement ... Leer más

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Soutenez vos parents vieillissants à distance et allégez votre charge mentale sans céder à la culpabilité. Que vous viviez une expatriation lointaine ou jongliez simplement avec un quotidien surchargé, cette écoute chaleureuse et lucide vous offre des repères concrets. Libérez-vous de l'angoisse de l'urgence perpétuelle pour retrouver un véritable équilibre personnel.Au lieu de subir l'éloignement
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Family Ties

Strengthening Bonds Across Generations

de Avery Nightingale ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Charlotte G ...

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57 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Family Ties: Strengthening Bonds Across Generations," Avery Nightingale explores the profound impact of aging on family dynamics and societal structures. As advances in healthcare and lifestyle lead to longer lifespans, the percentage of the global population over 65 is set to triple by 2050. Nightingale delves into the complexities of these ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Family Ties: Strengthening Bonds Across Generations," Avery Nightingale explores the profound impact of aging on family dynamics and societal structures. As advances in healthcare and lifestyle lead to longer lifespans, the percentage of the global population over 65 is set to triple by 2050. Nightingale delves into the complexities of these
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Love, Money, Duty

Stories of Care in Our Times

de Rachel Adams ...

Narrado por Emily Sutton-Smith ...

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12 hora 24 minutos

From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. Yet we rarely acknowledge care except when it fails. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams examines the stories we tell about care, those who do the work, and those who depend on it. These narratives, she argues, help us better understand our complicated feelings about care and the obligations that come with it.Combining insightful and ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. Yet we rarely acknowledge care except when it fails. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams examines the stories we tell about care, those who do the work, and those who depend on it. These narratives, she argues, help us better understand our complicated feelings about care and the obligations that come with it.Combining insightful and
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Senior Health Solutions: Promoting Wellbeing in Later Years

de Bev Hill ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Anya G ...

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4 hora 8 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Senior Health Solutions: Promoting Wellbeing in Later Years" is an invaluable guide for seniors, their families, and caregivers dedicated to enhancing health and wellbeing during the later stages of life. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics from understanding the aging process and maintaining physical fitness to managing chronic ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Senior Health Solutions: Promoting Wellbeing in Later Years" is an invaluable guide for seniors, their families, and caregivers dedicated to enhancing health and wellbeing during the later stages of life. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics from understanding the aging process and maintaining physical fitness to managing chronic
... Leer más
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Hidden Legacy

The Rewards of Caring for Your Aging Parents

de Victoria Howard ...

Narrado por Victoria Howard ...

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3 hora 5 minutos

Useful Teachings from Buddhism for Reconnecting with Your Aging ParentsAs our parents age and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift—an immense spiritual opportunity—that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Useful Teachings from Buddhism for Reconnecting with Your Aging ParentsAs our parents age and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift—an immense spiritual opportunity—that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible
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Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years

Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need

de Star Bradbury ...

Narrado por Wendy Tremont King ...

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14 hora 22 minutos

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging.Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging.Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to
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Besser spät als nie

Eine Liebeserklärung an das Alter

de Mechthild Grossmann, Dorothea Wagner, Ernst Matthias Friedrich ...

Narrado por Irina Wanka ...

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5 hora 30 minutos

Kurzweilig, lustig, tiefgreifend und frech - Mechthild Grossmann nimmt dem Alter seinen Schrecken. (Büchermagazin)Alt werden - was bedeutet das wirklich in den großen und kleinen Momenten des Lebens?Mechthild Großmann genießt es – zumindest meistens. Bei ihr geht es um die wundervollen Freiheiten, die man dann hat. Und sie erzählt, wie egal Falten sind, warum alt zu werden auch bedeuten kann, sich ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Kurzweilig, lustig, tiefgreifend und frech - Mechthild Grossmann nimmt dem Alter seinen Schrecken. (Büchermagazin)Alt werden - was bedeutet das wirklich in den großen und kleinen Momenten des Lebens?Mechthild Großmann genießt es – zumindest meistens. Bei ihr geht es um die wundervollen Freiheiten, die man dann hat. Und sie erzählt, wie egal Falten sind, warum alt zu werden auch bedeuten kann, sich
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Tech-Savvy Seniors: Self-Help for the Digital Age

de Azura E. Spence ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

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3 hora 59 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tech-Savvy Seniors: Self-Help for the Digital Age is the essential guide for seniors who want to confidently navigate the digital world. Whether you’re new to technology or looking to expand your digital skills, this book breaks everything down into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring that technology becomes an asset rather than a source of frustration.The ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tech-Savvy Seniors: Self-Help for the Digital Age is the essential guide for seniors who want to confidently navigate the digital world. Whether you’re new to technology or looking to expand your digital skills, this book breaks everything down into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring that technology becomes an asset rather than a source of frustration.The
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Demencia: Estrategias prácticas para construir un sistema de apoyo y afrontar desafíos médicos y legales con facilidad (Consejos para eliminar el agotamiento reducir el estrés y fortalecer las relaciones)

de John Baker ...

Narrado por Voz Digital Sebastián G ...

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3 hora 56 minutos

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Este no es un simple libro. Considérelo una guía amigable que empatiza con sus dificultades, le habla al corazón y le ofrece consejos prácticos y prácticos de forma fácil de entender.Esta guía reconoce sus situaciones únicas y sirve como ese amigo tan necesario que reconoce, comprende y aborda eficazmente cada uno de sus desafíos como cuidador. Está ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Este no es un simple libro. Considérelo una guía amigable que empatiza con sus dificultades, le habla al corazón y le ofrece consejos prácticos y prácticos de forma fácil de entender.Esta guía reconoce sus situaciones únicas y sirve como ese amigo tan necesario que reconoce, comprende y aborda eficazmente cada uno de sus desafíos como cuidador. Está
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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)

de Walter Marroquin ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

Completo

3 hora 52 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con 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
... Leer más
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Bettyville

A Memoir

de George Hodgman ...

Narrado por Jeff Woodman ...

Completo

10 hora 57 minutos

A witty, tender memoir of a son's journey home to care for his irascible mother-a tale of secrets, silences, and enduring love When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Missouri, he finds himself-an unlikely caretaker and near-lethal cook-in a head-on collision with his aging mother, Betty, a woman of wit and will. Will George lure her into assisted living? When hell freezes ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A witty, tender memoir of a son's journey home to care for his irascible mother-a tale of secrets, silences, and enduring love When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Missouri, he finds himself-an unlikely caretaker and near-lethal cook-in a head-on collision with his aging mother, Betty, a woman of wit and will. Will George lure her into assisted living? When hell freezes
... Leer más
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The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease

de Jennifer R. Stelter ...

Narrado por Jennifer R. Stelter ...

Completo

3 hora 18 minutos

The only guide to caring for those with advanced Alzheimer disease.Caring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease is a challenge. It can make you feel like you're on a hamster wheel—running in circles, trying the same things over and over with no effect on your loved one. You may also find it difficult to connect with your loved one and to understand what those living with Alzheimer ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

The only guide to caring for those with advanced Alzheimer disease.Caring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease is a challenge. It can make you feel like you're on a hamster wheel—running in circles, trying the same things over and over with no effect on your loved one. You may also find it difficult to connect with your loved one and to understand what those living with Alzheimer
... Leer más
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WHEN I MARRIED MY MOTHER

A Daughter's Search for What Really Matters - and How She Found It Caring for Mama Jo

de Jo Maeder ...

Narrado por Jo Maeder ...

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8 hora 59 minutos

"This book is important to every mother and daughter, and to every woman who wants to be one." MAYA ANGELOUA city-loving, single New York DJ braces for disaster when she reluctantly moves to the Bible Belt to care for her estranged, doll-obsessed, hoarder mother. What unfolds in this bestselling memoir is a hilarious, heartbreaking love story that sees eldercare and making peace with the past in a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"This book is important to every mother and daughter, and to every woman who wants to be one." MAYA ANGELOUA city-loving, single New York DJ braces for disaster when she reluctantly moves to the Bible Belt to care for her estranged, doll-obsessed, hoarder mother. What unfolds in this bestselling memoir is a hilarious, heartbreaking love story that sees eldercare and making peace with the past in a
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Love You, Bye

A Daughter's Journey in Essays and Poems

de Brenda Miller ...

Narrado por Marissa Clay ...

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4 hora 18 minutos

A luminous collection of essays and poems about family, faith, and the art of saying goodbye from award-winning essayist, poet, and teacher Brenda Miller.In Love You, Bye, award-winning author Brenda Miller maps the territory of caregiving, loss, and unexpected grace. The title—drawn from the simple phrase she and her mother said to each other for years—captures the bittersweet essence of a book ... Leer más

$18.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A luminous collection of essays and poems about family, faith, and the art of saying goodbye from award-winning essayist, poet, and teacher Brenda Miller.In Love You, Bye, award-winning author Brenda Miller maps the territory of caregiving, loss, and unexpected grace. The title—drawn from the simple phrase she and her mother said to each other for years—captures the bittersweet essence of a book
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Oldenland

A Journey in Search of the Good Last Years

de Roger Clough ...

Narrado por Roger Clough ...

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8 hora 28 minutos

'Discover the secret to thriving in old age' Telegraph'In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.'Old age is a country, and we need to learn to walk through it. And that's just what Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of 'Oldenland' spends his time doing. Where he used to study the ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'Discover the secret to thriving in old age' Telegraph'In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.'Old age is a country, and we need to learn to walk through it. And that's just what Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of 'Oldenland' spends his time doing. Where he used to study the
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Welcome to Wherever We Are

A Memoir of Family, Caregiving, and Redemption

de Deborah J. Cohan ...

Narrado por Coleen Marlo ...

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7 hora 19 minutos

Welcome to Wherever We Are is a meditation on what we hold onto, what we let go of, how we remember others, and ultimately how we're remembered. Deborah Cohan shares her story of caring for her father, a man who was simultaneously loud, gentle, loving, and cruel and whose brilliant career as an advertising executive included creating slogans like "Hey, how 'bout a nice Hawaiian punch?" Wrestling ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Welcome to Wherever We Are is a meditation on what we hold onto, what we let go of, how we remember others, and ultimately how we're remembered. Deborah Cohan shares her story of caring for her father, a man who was simultaneously loud, gentle, loving, and cruel and whose brilliant career as an advertising executive included creating slogans like "Hey, how 'bout a nice Hawaiian punch?" Wrestling
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