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My stepmother, June, lived alone until her nineties, but over time, she fell into the depths of dementia. With no biological children of her own, I was the one left to guide her down the path toward the end of her life. Haunted by my father's last words to me to take care of his Junie, I couldn't walk away from this difficult task.

Marcel van Roosmalen over zijn dementerende moeder in het verpleegtehuis ten tijde van de coronapandemie - ontroerend eerlijk, droogkomisch en actueel. Wanneer de moeder van Marcel van Roosmalen na een val niet terug kan keren naar het ouderlijk huis, en onderdak vindt in een verpleegtehuis in Velp, lijkt een rustige periode voor haar en haar kinderen aan te breken. Totdat in maart 2020 de coronapandemie om zich heen grijpt. Het verpleegtehuis wordt ontruimd vanwege de vele positief geteste bewoners en moeder Van Roosmalen wordt getransporteerd naar de bossen bij Groesbeek.

Feel like your body's playing by new rules you don't understand? Relentless fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and that unsettling feeling of being “off” can leave you frustrated and invisible. Menopause Revolution is the definitive, sciencebacked guide to reclaiming control and transforming your midlife experience. Forget outdated narratives of inevitable decline—this book shows you how to harness hormonal change and emerge stronger, more resilient, and radiantly healthy.

In this newly revised and updated edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging, you will find an empowering guide with practical tools to help live a passionate, fulfilling, growth-oriented life. The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age with unprecedented good health and resources...

In Late to Your Own Funeral, Rachel Donnelly offers an effective and entertaining guide out of estate settlement purgatory. Nearly 70% of Americans have no estate plan, leaving their loved ones to face a maze of administrative challenges in their darkest hours. From planning funeral arrangements to the seemingly impossible task of canceling cable service, the logistics of loss often compound grief in unexpected ways.

In Not How It Was Supposed to Be, author Allison Crabtree takes a poignant look at her mom's obsessive and eccentric life, and the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship fraught with tension and disappointment.

Forever Young is the first of a series of books to be published in the “What-You-Should-Know-About” category by New York Times bestselling author James C. Moore. His purpose is to research contemporary and topical subjects and provide listeners with an informed and accessible overview on important and compelling matters. Forever Young offers the listener a comprehensive report on the legitimate science and research being conducted to facilitate longer and healthier lives.

In Still, I Rise: A Guide to Navigating the Caregiver Journey, Melody shares her own inspiring story of resilience and endurance as her life suddenly changed course. She shares hard-won insights on strength, compassion, and the importance of self-care.

Healthy Longevity in the 21st Century, Carolyn Russell, Ph.D., RN—a seasoned practitioner with over four decades in nursing, acupuncture, and holistic medicine—challenges outdated narratives around getting older. Blending evidence-based science, integrative health strategies, cultural perspectives, and personal insight, she redefines what it means to age with purpose and vitality.

Pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime… From the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise, embark on an unforgettable journey and sail through Norway’s winter wonderlands to see the spectacular Northern Lights. ________ Will the Arctic wonderland work its magic this winter? Joy never...

Bloomsbury presents The Mindful Caregiver, 2nd Edition by Nancy L. Kriseman, read by Jennifer Woodward The Mindful Caregiver was first published in 2014. Since then, the caregiving landscape has changed dramatically, creating cascading effects and increased challenges for caregivers. Caregivers are having to care for elders, who are now living into their 80’s and beyond, often with multiple health issues. Many caregivers are baby boomers, which as a generation is getting older and facing their own health problems.

A guide for helping the children of aging parents plan for their inevitable passing.

Unlock Your Most Extraordinary Life!™—even through menopause. If hot flashes, brain fog, or restless nights are disrupting your rhythm, you’re not alone. Balancing a demanding life while navigating hormonal shifts can leave even the strongest women feeling out of sync. But menopause doesn’t have to mean confusion or loss—it can be a powerful season of reinvention. The Complete Guide to Thriving Through Menopause is your trusted companion for this transformative chapter. With clarity, compassion, and proven strategies, this audiobook helps you reclaim your energy, mood, and sense of control.

Achieve a vibrant, energized life with balanced gut health, even if you've battled digestive discomfort for years! Does discomfort from bloating and irregular bowel movements consume your day-to-day life? Do you often navigate a fog of fatigue and mental fuzziness? Are you overwhelmed by the conflicting gut health advice out there? If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many women over 50 face similar challenges, often exacerbated by changes in hormones and metabolism.

In diesem Hörbuch erzählt der sympathische Hamburger die Geschichten der Menschen, vor denen er am meisten Respekt hat: seinen Patientinnen und Patienten. Ein Hörbuch, das die positiven Seiten des Lebens feiert und zeigt, wie zwischenmenschliche Werte wie Freundschaft und Vertrauen Alter und Krankheit besiegen – und eine Community begeistern kann, die ihren Helden viel zurückgibt.

Mimi’s nurses told us that we had to write a book regarding her stay with us. “You are doing everything right,” they said. It didn’t feel like it at the time! When my husband and I invited my 93-year-old mother to live with us, we had no idea of what was involved, how long she would stay, what her needs would be, or how it would impact the family. From transforming our home to sleepless nights, we were unprepared for the work, or the overwhelming love and healing that we experienced. Living with Mimi explains our family’s journey.

Are you feeling burned out, restless, or just not quite yourself? In this two-book audio collection, wellness author Maxwell Mason delivers practical, no-nonsense advice for creating lasting calm, improving your emotional health, and aging with energy and clarity.

A lifeline for overwhelmed dementia caregivers. Whether you're just starting or deep into the journey, this compassionate guide offers practical strategies, emotional support, and real-life stories to help you thrive while caring for your loved one—and yourself. Discover how to build routines, manage behavior, and protect your well-being.

La ciencia ha cambiado las reglas del juego, y tú puedes ser parte de esta revolución. En La Nueva Edad, descubrirás cómo los últimos avances científicos y tecnológicos están desafiando los límites del envejecimiento. Desde terapias génicas hasta reprogramación celular, pasando por la nutrición celular y la inteligencia artificial, este audiolibro te revela las claves que podrían alargar tu juventud y tu vida más allá de lo que jamás imaginaste.

Andrea struggles to mourn a man who is still alive as she witnesses her father decline into the depths of Alzheimer's. Denial and devastation color her life when she learns her father, Richard, a recently retired surgeon, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 67. Her dream to grow closer to him is crushed as the reality of his disease is fully realized. Andrea, a mother of three young children, learns to balance motherhood with daughterhood as she grapples to accept her father's fate.