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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? If these questions resonate with you, you're not alone. As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all-consuming. But gaining the skills to manage these challenges can transform your caregiving journey.

Chris Crowley took his own advice thirty years ago and now, at ninety-one, he’s a superager, a new category among serious students of longevity. With good humor (a must!) and wisdom, Crowley mixes his knowledge of health and fitness with his personal experience navigating his own “third act” to lay out what you can do now to boost your odds later, what to expect as you age, and how to cope with it. Exercise, relentless optimism, and intense connection and commitment to others are at the core, but Crowley dives deeper to discuss some of the tricky stuff people don’t talk about as much.

Eleanor Nordlinger Hauser’s life story is told in MY MOTHER and me as only a gifted writer and loving son could tell it. It's the story of a woman who experienced soaring highs and hard falls, deconstructed and rebuilt her life several times, grew old gracefully, met the struggles of old age without complaint and, ultimately, felt that she had lived long enough and was ready to die.

In Health Mastery, David Paris reveals the hidden mental traps that sabotage true wellness: complaining, blaming, and making excuses. These patterns keep us stuck in cycles of fatigue, imbalance, and illness—no matter how many diets, supplements, or routines we try. Through his personal journey of overcoming chronic health struggles and his years of research into holistic healing, David offers a powerful roadmap for transformation.

A "courageous and singular book" (Andrew Solomon), Memory's Last Breath is an unsparing, beautifully written memoir -- "an intimate, revealing account of living with dementia" (Shelf Awareness). Based on the "field notes" she keeps in her journal, Memory's Last Breath is Gerda Saunders'...

Caring for a loved one with dementia comes with unique challenges sometimes at your own expense. You couldn't shake off the feeling any longer. You convince your loved one to get checked after showing multiple signs and symptoms. And as their doctor explains the results, the world around you slows down. Your feelings were correct - your loved one has dementia. And then reality hits: No one in your family has caregiving experience.

For decades, women have been left to navigate the turbulent waters of hormonal imbalance alone, with little more than vague advice and dismissive platitudes. From the chaos of puberty to the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts impact every facet of a woman’s life—including weight, fertility, libido, energy, and mood. Dr. Shweta Patel takes a bold and refreshing look at how hormonal health has been misunderstood and mistreated by doctors for years. This book isn’t just a guide—it’s a call to action.

In Navigating Nursing Home Decisions, Rodney E. Whittington Jr.—a seasoned healthcare executive with years of experience in long-term care—offers practical guidance, heartfelt insight, and clear direction to help families move forward with confidence and peace of mind. This insider’s guide demystifies the process, answers the questions families don’t always know to ask, and empowers listeners to make informed, compassionate decisions rooted in care and dignity.

Longevity for the Mind & Body is a clear, practical guide to living well as we age – without fads, fear, or false promises. Rather than chasing quick fixes or extreme interventions, this audiobook shows how longevity is shaped by everyday choices that quietly add up over time. Drawing on current research and real-world examples, Ian D. Westerman explores how movement, nutrition, rest, mindset, connection, and purpose work together to support both physical vitality and mental clarity. This is not an audiobook about reversing age.

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...

From the celebrated author of Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich explores how we are killing ourselves to live longer, not better. A razor-sharp polemic which offers an entirely new understanding of our bodies, ourselves, and our place in the universe, Natural Causes describes how we...

If you're listening to this, you may have a loved one suffering from dementia, and you're looking for hope. The disease has already taken so much, and though you're determined to fight, you're weary. Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade will renew your strength. With guidance from professionals and stories of committed caregivers, you'll learn how others have braved the road ahead and how you can, too. Using the five love languages and other creative ideas, you can discover, like many others, the resilient power of love.

Blending humor and faith, the four Kandel sisters encourage senior adults to be mission focused and never let age block opportunities to serve and minister to others. With wry humor, they inspire you to investigate possibilities for your next assignment from God. If you have retired or are...

Are you ready to break free from preventative health confusion and finally unlock the secrets to a healthier, longer life? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, needing help maintaining consistent dietary and exercise routines, and searching for credible, science-backed strategies for longevity? Do you wish to balance your busy professional and personal life while ensuring you age gracefully and healthily?

What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? This bold account of the history and present-day realities of ageism by a nationally recognized gerontologist and speaker uncovers ageism's roots, impact, and how each of us can create a new reality of elderhood. Ageism Unmasked...

Living with Momma offers personal narratives and sacred stories for caregivers searching for measurable peace as they navigate unexpected paths within 21st-century families. Sixty-three million Americans are caring for aging parents and grown children at the same time, and they often find themselves wondering, “How is it possible to care for our families and ourselves at the same time?” In Living with Momma, Elizabeth Adams, an author and pastor, uses her life experiences, along with the wisdom found in open-ended questions, to show caregivers how they can.

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.

Are you tiptoeing around the unpredictable world of dementia care, battling exhaustion, and wondering if you'll ever regain control of your life again? But imagine if there was a helping hand guiding you, soothing your overwhelming emotions, and providing real-life solutions to your caregiving dilemmas. Your #1 ally in breaking free from the caregiving chaos is closer than you think.

The prospect of a long-term commitment to caregiving for someone with dementia can trigger overwhelming fear, leaving you uncertain about where to even begin. The feeling of helplessness can be difficult to bear! Fortunately, you'll find answers and practical tools in this helpful caregiver handbook. Discover strategies to care for your loved one while not losing yourself in the process.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we haven't much choice. Our heart tells us one thing, while our mind says something entirely different. And sometimes, we're reluctant to admit the person we become through the experience is a much better person than we ever realized was possible.