Through the inspirational, wise, and informative stories of the residents, either in their own words or based on interviews, and environmental photographs of each, this book focuses on various residents of long-term care facilities and especially on the positive facets of their life, their thoughts, and their feelings. The only issue that reaches the media about nursing homes is the negative and unfortunate events that sometimes occur, but there is so much more to the story.Most pe...

Just a few of the vitally important lessons in caring for your aging parent—and yourself—from Jane Gross in A Bittersweet SeasonAs painful as the role reversal between parent and child may be for you, assume it is worse for your mother or father, so take care not to demean or humiliate them.Avoid hospitals and emergency rooms, as well as multiple relocations from home to assisted living facility to nursing home, since all can cause dramatic declines in physical and ...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.More and more people are dying in nursing homes and hospitals, often alone and miserable. But there is a better way. Find out about the alt...

"How to Clean Out Your Parents' Estate in 30 Days or Less" is a take-along manual packed with meticulously compiled checklists resources and information. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to clean out your parents' home at the time of their infirmity or death beginning in the attic and ending when the last item has been packed up. This indispensible resource offers you solutions and answers from an expert who has seen it all: *How to prepare when parents are still living and in...

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people around the world will be faced with this life-altering disease. Unfortunately, these staggering statistics impact millions of caregivers, too. Compared with all types of caregivers, those who assist someone with dementia experience the highest levels of burnout, depression, poor health, and premature death. A Dig...

Written by a physical therapist, Wheelchair Freedom! presents a progressive home exercise program for wheelchair patients. It includes a step-by-step exercise program, tips on car transfers, wheelchair safety, accessories, and how to get through tight places. Track your progress and discover how wheelchair fitness can increase your opportunities and your potential for a healthy and happy life.The information in this work carries no promises or guarantees of success, walking ability...

For many families, a diagnosis of dementia is an ending. For Deborah Shouse, it was a beginning, My mother taught me how to celebrate and appreciate what we have right now.” Through her mother’s dementia, Deborah discovered compassion, deepening love, and increased connection with her mother and her family. Love in the Land of Dementia offers hope to family members, friends, and care partners of people who are living with memory loss. Strong, fluid organization and tender writing...

The twentieth century bequeathed us a fabulous gift: thirty more years of life on average. Supersized life spans are going to radically alter society, and present an unprecedented opportunity to change our approach not only to old age but to all of life's stages. The ramifications are just beginning to dawn on us.... yet in the meantime, we keep thinking about, and planning for, life as it used to be lived.In A Long Bright Future, longevity and aging expert Laura Carstense...

Although it is something that affects all of us, directly or indirectly, ageing can all too often be perceived negatively. Ageing and Caring is an essential, positive guide for older people, their carers and their families. It seeks to outline not only the challenges that can arise from ageing but also how active and rewarding life can continue to be in old age.From practical advice on remaining active in retirement, to guidance on coping with a loss of independence, Ageing and Car...

Prevent Hair Loss on-time before it's too late!Get rid of balding crowning glory once and for all!Do you wish you have a different genes and not inherit a receding hairline?"This is truly wonderful; it answered what a lot of people worry about!" – A. WebsterThere are a lot of things that can be attributed to hair loss. And there are also a lot of ways to prevent them too. This book provides you those ways. And it gives you the assurance that you can delay yo...

An AARP book for caregivers combining day-to-day advice and uplifting guidance in a daily meditations format.Family care giving has its challenges: emotional overload, time constraints, anxiety, burnout, missed work, adult sibling conflicts, and marital issues. AARP Meditations for Caregivers blends emotional and spiritual motivation to minimize the strains while helping caregivers view their work as a mission from the heart. Chapters are organized by theme...

Retirement Communities: An Essential Guide To Choosing The Best Retirement Community For You or a Loved One This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Have You Heard Of Retirement Communities Chapter 2: Considerations To Make For Retirement Communities Chapter 3: Continuing Care Retirement Communities Chapter 4: Living In Style On Retirement Communities Chapter 5: Retirement Communities  The Downside Chapter 6: Layout And Design Consid...