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What do you say to someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal disease? How can you help someone who knows they are dying or people who have just said good-bye for the last time to someone they love? You want to help, but how can you be sure you aren't doing more harm than good? What should you say about God, heaven, or prayer? Author Patrick Shawn Riecke answers these questions after 20 years of helping the sick, dying, and grieving. You will encounter the best ways to talk with people in what he calls Phase Three - life's most difficult moments.

You are not alone! Over 15.7 million people today are caring for a loved one with dementia. As caregivers, it’s easy for us to feel isolated. If you’re weary of the heartache and losses you both suffer, of the restless nights and chaotic days, then you know that our frustrations, helplessness, and fear can drive us to our knees. Dementia is cruel. But the caregiving journey that we are on also offers unexpected, uplifting gifts: profound personal insight; explosive spiritual growth; and discovery of our deepest self....

In Retirement Reinvention, America's most trusted career coach shatters the myths that retirement is the end of work, that it is a time of decline, that new career opportunities are for young people alone, and that people work during their retirement only because they need money.

Simple, imaginative activities and expressive therapies designed for caregivers to engage and connect with people living with dementia. Finding the creativity in the journey through dementia is a challenge millions of people face. One in three Americans knows someone with the disease. This practical book offers caregivers hands-on ideas for meaningful, creative activities they can do with their patients, family members, or friends who have dementia.

George S. K. Rider's The Rogue's Road to Retirement takes a unique approach to growing old don't do it! After retiring, Rider embarks on a bumpy journey to find himself and a new lease on life. For the first time, he gets in touch with his creative side an unusual direction indeed, since he spent 70 years of his life as a college athlete turned Navy officer turned Wall Street trader and weekend jock.

Happily Ever Older takes listeners inside nursing and retirement homes and shows novel approaches to community living. Investigative journalist Moira Welsh provides a blueprint for change and proof for industry leaders and governments that good care for seniors is attainable and necessary.

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.

Feeling overwhelmed and underprepared? Discover relief and renewed hope with this guide to simpler and more rewarding dementia caregiving... Caring for someone with dementia can feel like an entire year packed into just 24 hours. The person you once knew vibrant, loving, and full of life is now lost in the haze of this condition. It's the most bitter and heartbreaking paradox. They're right in front of you, and yet they feel a world away.

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. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey. Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help.

It contains a treasure trove of affirmations, insights, and wisdom specifically tailored for caregivers. Whether you're caring for a loved one, a professional in the healthcare sector, or someone who devotes their time to helping others, this is for you. It’s an intimate companion in your journey, offering solace, understanding, and strength.

Transform your health by saying goodbye to ultra-processed foods in just 30 days, even if you've struggled with cravings for years.

Struggling with the demands of caring for a loved one with dementia? Overwhelmed by the challenges and unsure where to turn? This 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your ultimate guide. Get the best value with this comprehensive resource, designed to support you every step of the way.

Discover how to empower yourself as a dementia caregiver and reclaim your life, even if you've been overwhelmed with stress for years. Do you find yourself struggling with the overwhelming responsibilities of dementia caregiving? Are you constantly seeking practical advice to manage challenging behaviors and juggle caregiving with personal responsibilities? Do you sometimes feel isolated, longing for a community that truly understands your journey? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, take heart – you're in the right place.

The 30-Day Brain Fitness Plan for Seniors is a practical, easy-to-follow program designed to help you improve memory, sharpen focus, and support long-term cognitive health—without screens, subscriptions, or complicated tools. This book is for anyone who wants to feel mentally clear, emotionally strong, and physically steady well into their later years. Whether you're concerned about brain fog, occasional forgetfulness, or simply want to stay sharp, this step-by-step plan will help you build daily habits that support your brain from the inside out.

Reclaim Your Energy. Heal from the Inside Out. Calm Chronic Inflammation—Naturally. Are you struggling with constant fatigue, bloating, stubborn weight, or brain fog? Do you feel like inflammation is silently sabotaging your health and happiness? You're not alone—and you're not without options. Inflammation is at the root of countless chronic conditions, including autoimmune issues, heart disease, diabetes, and more. But here's the empowering truth: you can take back control.

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging, heartbreaking experience … but it can also be rewarding, fulfilling and meaningful. Most dementia caregivers find that the first, and sometimes most difficult step, is accepting the diagnosis and adjusting to a new normal. In Day to Day: Living With Dementia, Angela Lunde, M.A., an expert in dementia care at Mayo Clinic, helps you take that first step and chart your path toward living well, even in the face of dementia.

Delivered to his publisher shortly before he passed away, in À Bientôt, Roger looks back on his life - and gives it his trademark sideways glance, too. Nostalgic, funny, charming and most importantly, very human, his reflections on age and ageing encompass all aspects of this universal experience. The true stories he shares in this warm and intimate audiobook reveal a 'Bond Unbound,' the human being inside the action-adventure character that made him the star we will always remember him as.

»Salam alaikum, Erwin! Wie kann ich helfen?«. Rashid Hamid führt seinen Hamburger Pflegedienst mit viel Einsatz und Liebe. Die Begegnungen mit den alten Menschen zaubern ihm ein Lächeln ins Gesicht, auch wenn der Pflege-Alltag manchmal mühsam sein kann. In seinem Hörbuch erzählt Rashid, warum er sich für diesen Job entschieden hat − und es immer wieder tun würde. Er gibt den vielen Pfleger:innen mit Migrationshintergund und ihren oft deutschen Klient:innen ein Gesicht. Alle lieben Rashid, und Rashid liebt seinen Job.

Being a grandparent...is the highlight of your golden years. But how can you make the most of this time and leave a legacy for generations to come? With the help of their children, their spouses, and 22 grandchildren, Winston and Linda Egan have written this guide to show you how you can build close, loving relationships in your family while creating memories that last forever.

Are you unsure of how to navigate difficult issues that are bound to arise, and this is causing you anxiety and stress? If so, you are not alone. There are 50 million people worldwide that are affected by dementia, and for each person is a caregiver who felt exactly what you are feeling right now.