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Connect

Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues

par David L. Bradford, Carole Robin ...

'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop ... En savoir plus

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'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop
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The Dementia Care Toolkit

Real Help for Challenging Behaviors and Caregiving Overwhelm

par Natali N. Edmonds ...

Practical strategies that work when dementia behaviors feel impossible to manageIn The Dementia Care Toolkit: Real Help for Challenging Behaviors and Caregiving Overwhelm, board-certified geropsychologist Dr. Natali Edmonds delivers what the healthcare system cannot – practical, compassionate strategies that actually work in real homes when behaviors won't stop and caregivers don't know what to do ... En savoir plus

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Practical strategies that work when dementia behaviors feel impossible to manageIn The Dementia Care Toolkit: Real Help for Challenging Behaviors and Caregiving Overwhelm, board-certified geropsychologist Dr. Natali Edmonds delivers what the healthcare system cannot – practical, compassionate strategies that actually work in real homes when behaviors won't stop and caregivers don't know what to do
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Forward Looking

Aging for All Ages

par Karen A. Halley ...

What if the hardest decisions about aging could be made before they became emergencies?Aging is something every one of us will experience, yet many of the conversations and decisions surrounding it are postponed until circumstances leave little time to prepare.Forward Looking: Aging for All Ages offers a practical framework for thinking ahead about the changes that may come with aging and the ... En savoir plus

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What if the hardest decisions about aging could be made before they became emergencies?Aging is something every one of us will experience, yet many of the conversations and decisions surrounding it are postponed until circumstances leave little time to prepare.Forward Looking: Aging for All Ages offers a practical framework for thinking ahead about the changes that may come with aging and the
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Measure of the Heart

A Father's Alzheimer's, A Daughter's Return

par Mary Ellen Geist ...

Mary Ellen Geist decided to leave her job as a CBS Radio anchor to return home to Michigan when her father's Alzheimer's got to be too much for her mother to shoulder alone. She chose to live her life by a different set of priorities: to be guided by her heart, not by outside accomplishment and recognition.The New York Times wrote a front page story on Mary Ellen on Thanksgiving 2005. It was one ... En savoir plus

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Mary Ellen Geist decided to leave her job as a CBS Radio anchor to return home to Michigan when her father's Alzheimer's got to be too much for her mother to shoulder alone. She chose to live her life by a different set of priorities: to be guided by her heart, not by outside accomplishment and recognition.The New York Times wrote a front page story on Mary Ellen on Thanksgiving 2005. It was one
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Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words

Travels with Mom in the Land of Dementia

par Kate Whouley ...

From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a ... En savoir plus

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From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a
... En savoir plus
Still Me

A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia

par Dr Sabina Brennan ...

AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERLIVING NOW AWARDS GOLD AWARD WINNER 2026HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS SILVER WINNER 2026'What everybody needs to read... a deep and powerful understanding of what the person who has dementia is going through' - Davina McCall'A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book**'** – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental hea... ... En savoir plus

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AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERLIVING NOW AWARDS GOLD AWARD WINNER 2026HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS SILVER WINNER 2026'What everybody needs to read... a deep and powerful understanding of what the person who has dementia is going through' - Davina McCall'A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book**'** – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental hea...
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Parenting Your Parents

Straight Talk About Aging in the Family

par Bart J. Mindszenthy, Dr. Michael Gordon ...

A compendium of family scenarios for those dealing with the guilt, worry, and difficult decisions that come with eldercare.Is it time for your aging father to stop driving?How can you balance your career opportunities with your mother’s care needs?Can your parents cope on their own?Is it time for long-term care? Given their reluctance, is that even an option?Millions of people are dealing with ... En savoir plus

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A compendium of family scenarios for those dealing with the guilt, worry, and difficult decisions that come with eldercare.Is it time for your aging father to stop driving?How can you balance your career opportunities with your mother’s care needs?Can your parents cope on their own?Is it time for long-term care? Given their reluctance, is that even an option?Millions of people are dealing with
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The Mindful Art of Swedish Death Cleaning for Women Over 50: A Gentle Scandinavian Method to Declutter, Downsize, Organize, and Leave a Loving Legacy

par Linnea M. Bergman ...

Discover the Swedish Secret to a Lighter, More Joyful HomeDoes the thought of sorting your belongings fill you with anxiety, guilt, or a pang of nostalgia?Have you tried decluttering before, only to end up more overwhelmed or unsure about what truly matters?Are you staring at a lifetime's worth of treasures and keepsakes, wondering where to even begin?If you nodded along, you're in good company. ... En savoir plus

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Discover the Swedish Secret to a Lighter, More Joyful HomeDoes the thought of sorting your belongings fill you with anxiety, guilt, or a pang of nostalgia?Have you tried decluttering before, only to end up more overwhelmed or unsure about what truly matters?Are you staring at a lifetime's worth of treasures and keepsakes, wondering where to even begin?If you nodded along, you're in good company.
... En savoir plus
Caregiver Confidential: Stories of Living with My Husband's Alzheimer's Disease

par Cheri J. Bailly-Jacobs ...

When your loved one has Alzheimer's Disease, you may feelfrustration, loneliness, and exhaustion.• Each sign of your loved one's mental decline is upsetting, and seeking a medical diagnosis is frustrating. You feel angry, and guilt follows your anger.• It's difficult for family and friends to fully understand what you're going through. You may struggle alone with the responsibility for your loved ... En savoir plus

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When your loved one has Alzheimer's Disease, you may feelfrustration, loneliness, and exhaustion.• Each sign of your loved one's mental decline is upsetting, and seeking a medical diagnosis is frustrating. You feel angry, and guilt follows your anger.• It's difficult for family and friends to fully understand what you're going through. You may struggle alone with the responsibility for your loved
... En savoir plus
The Eldercare Consultant

Your Guide to Making the Best Choices Possible

par Becky Feola ...

Your elderly father's memory is failing fast. Your increasingly frail mother just took another fall. Whatever the situation, The Eldercare Consultant can provide the knowledge, support, and encouragement you seek. Weaving together real-life stories with the essential information needed to make the best decisions, this compassionate and practical guide helps you: Spot warning signs of physical and ... En savoir plus

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Your elderly father's memory is failing fast. Your increasingly frail mother just took another fall. Whatever the situation, The Eldercare Consultant can provide the knowledge, support, and encouragement you seek. Weaving together real-life stories with the essential information needed to make the best decisions, this compassionate and practical guide helps you: Spot warning signs of physical and
... En savoir plus
Life Story Work with People with Dementia

Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People

par Anna Gaughan, Bob Woods, Ponnusamy Subramaniam, Steve Milton, Jean Tottie, Gillian Drummond, John Shaw, Pat Broster, Joanne Sutton, Rachel Thompson, Victoria Metcalfe, Jane McKeown, Kate Gridley, Nada Savitch, Maria Pasiecznik Parsons, Lesley Jones, Marie-Jo Guisset Guisset Martinez ...

Introducing life story work, a way for people with dementia to connect with their relatives, carers and the professionals working with them. This evidence-based book explains the many benefits of life story work, with practical guidance for introducing it in a variety of settings.The authors show how life story work can empower people with dementia to inform care practitioners and family members ... En savoir plus

$45.99 CAD

Introducing life story work, a way for people with dementia to connect with their relatives, carers and the professionals working with them. This evidence-based book explains the many benefits of life story work, with practical guidance for introducing it in a variety of settings.The authors show how life story work can empower people with dementia to inform care practitioners and family members
... En savoir plus
Old Friends

par Tracy Kidder ...

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has ... En savoir plus

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A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has
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Bettyville

A Memoir

par George Hodgman ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD“A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep, ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD“A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club“The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep,
... En savoir plus
La vieillesse en cage

Briser le silence sur la maltraitance envers nos aînés

par Marie des Aulniers ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
Marie des Aulniers a oeuvré pendant plus de trente ans dans le milieu des soins aux aînés ; c'est pourquoi elle s'intéresse au sort et à l'avenir qu'on réserve aux personnes âgées qui sont « parquées » dans les CHSLD. Comment peut-on rester insensible devant toutes les atrocités qu'elles subissent et comment peut-on ne pas réagir ? Chaque jour, les médias nous informent que des aînés sont victimes ... En savoir plus

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Marie des Aulniers a oeuvré pendant plus de trente ans dans le milieu des soins aux aînés ; c'est pourquoi elle s'intéresse au sort et à l'avenir qu'on réserve aux personnes âgées qui sont « parquées » dans les CHSLD. Comment peut-on rester insensible devant toutes les atrocités qu'elles subissent et comment peut-on ne pas réagir ? Chaque jour, les médias nous informent que des aînés sont victimes
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The Habit

par Susan Morse ...

There is an unmistakable gleam in Ma’s eye, and her absolute composure both appalls me and rips my heart from its root. I burst into tears. The gauntlet is thrown.From the time she was conceived, Susan Morse was her mother’s “special” child. For Susan, special translated into becoming her incorrigible mother’s frazzled caretaker, a role that continued into adulthood. Now she finds herself as part ... En savoir plus

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There is an unmistakable gleam in Ma’s eye, and her absolute composure both appalls me and rips my heart from its root. I burst into tears. The gauntlet is thrown.From the time she was conceived, Susan Morse was her mother’s “special” child. For Susan, special translated into becoming her incorrigible mother’s frazzled caretaker, a role that continued into adulthood. Now she finds herself as part
... En savoir plus
Eightysomethings

A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness

par Katharine Esty, PhD ...

**Winner of the **American Book Fest Best Book Award in "Health: Aging/50+"**This invaluable guide will help the historical number of eightysomethings live fulfilled, happy lives long into their twilight years. Personal stories illustrate how real people in their eighties are living and how they make sense of their lives.**Old age is not what it used to be. For the first time ever, most people in ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

**Winner of the **American Book Fest Best Book Award in "Health: Aging/50+"**This invaluable guide will help the historical number of eightysomethings live fulfilled, happy lives long into their twilight years. Personal stories illustrate how real people in their eighties are living and how they make sense of their lives.**Old age is not what it used to be. For the first time ever, most people in
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Bound

A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-of-Life Story

par Elizabeth Anne Wood ...

Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, this memoir will resonate with anyone facing the complicated reality of aging and illness in the United States.Elizabeth and her mother, Judy, have always had a complicated relationship. Now they face a confounding illness, as well as a labyrinthine healthcare system, at a complicated stage of life. Nothing is as it first seems in this riveting account of an ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, this memoir will resonate with anyone facing the complicated reality of aging and illness in the United States.Elizabeth and her mother, Judy, have always had a complicated relationship. Now they face a confounding illness, as well as a labyrinthine healthcare system, at a complicated stage of life. Nothing is as it first seems in this riveting account of an
... En savoir plus
Essential Guide for Caregivers of Parents with Dementia

Proven Strategies to Support Mental Clarity, Extend Independence, Plan for What's Ahead, and Avoid Burnout

par Wesley Thomas ...

Caregiver's Guide for Parents with Dementia: Loving Ways to Help Them Stay Sharp, Independent, and Connected without Losing Control of Your LifeIf you're caring for a parent with dementia, you know how quickly life can shift. One moment you're having breakfast together, and the next, you're explaining the same thing for the fifth time, while trying not to break down.Caring for someone with ... En savoir plus

$13.59 CAD

Caregiver's Guide for Parents with Dementia: Loving Ways to Help Them Stay Sharp, Independent, and Connected without Losing Control of Your LifeIf you're caring for a parent with dementia, you know how quickly life can shift. One moment you're having breakfast together, and the next, you're explaining the same thing for the fifth time, while trying not to break down.Caring for someone with
... En savoir plus
Leadership for Person-Centred Dementia Care

par Buz Loveday ...

Collections series University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides
Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment.With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence ... En savoir plus

$40.99 CAD

Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment.With a strong practical focus and many helpful case examples, this book will equip readers with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence
... En savoir plus
Count On Me

par Ann Cavlovic ...

Collections Livre 226 - Essential Prose Series
Count on Me exposes how a family can fracture when aging parents grow frail and debts from the past resurface. Tia is raising a baby when her older brother Tristan gradually takes over their ailing parents' bank account, house, and medical decisions. Through a web of complex family dynamics, Tia uncovers the disaster left by Tristan's meddling in their parents' lives. As Tia tries to set things ... En savoir plus

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Count on Me exposes how a family can fracture when aging parents grow frail and debts from the past resurface. Tia is raising a baby when her older brother Tristan gradually takes over their ailing parents' bank account, house, and medical decisions. Through a web of complex family dynamics, Tia uncovers the disaster left by Tristan's meddling in their parents' lives. As Tia tries to set things
... En savoir plus
Strength Training for Seniors

Increase your Balance, Stability, and Stamina to Rewind the Aging Process

par Paige Waehner ...

Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain to depression and diabetes. In Strength Training for Seniors, certified personal trainer Paige Waehner provides a detailed twelve-week strength program to help you safely and gradually build power, balance, and resistance with ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain to depression and diabetes. In Strength Training for Seniors, certified personal trainer Paige Waehner provides a detailed twelve-week strength program to help you safely and gradually build power, balance, and resistance with
... En savoir plus
Chair Yoga for Seniors

Stretches and Poses that You Can Do Sitting Down at Home

par Lynn Lehmkuhl ...

One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or “yoga while seated,” allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or “yoga while seated,” allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down
... En savoir plus
Neglected No More

The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Canada's Elders in the Wake of a Pandemic

par Andre Picard ...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICYIt took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICYIt took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and
... En savoir plus
How to Age in Place

Planning for a Happy, Independent, and Financially Secure Retirement

par Mary A. Languirand Ph.D., Robert F. Bornstein Ph.D. ...

The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community.For millions of Americans, living in a nursing home or assisted living facility is not how they’d prefer to spend ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

The first authoritative and comprehensive guide to "aging in place"--a burgeoning movement for those who don't want to rely on assisted living or nursing home care--which allows seniors to spend their later years living comfortably, independently, and in their own home or community.For millions of Americans, living in a nursing home or assisted living facility is not how they’d prefer to spend
... En savoir plus

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