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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
... En savoir plus
The Compassion Project

A case for hope and humankindness from the town that beat loneliness

par Julian Abel, Lindsay Clarke ...

'A wonderful book' - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee'Highly convincing' - Daily Express'Pioneering' **-**The Telegraph'The strength of the book lies in its description of how community life can have a transformative effect on individuals' - British Journal of General PracticeAcross the country, general hospital admissions are on the rise. But in a small town in rural England... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $4.99 CAD

'A wonderful book' - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee'Highly convincing' - Daily Express'Pioneering' **-**The Telegraph'The strength of the book lies in its description of how community life can have a transformative effect on individuals' - British Journal of General PracticeAcross the country, general hospital admissions are on the rise. But in a small town in rural England...
... En savoir plus
I'll Be Seeing You

A Memoir

par Elizabeth Berg ...

The beloved New York Times bestselling author tells the poignant love story of caring for her parents in their final years in this beautifully written memoir.“I’ll Be Seeing You moved me and broadened my understanding of the human condition.”—Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is TrueElizabeth Berg’s father was an Army veteran who was a tough man in every way but one: He showed a great deal of ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The beloved New York Times bestselling author tells the poignant love story of caring for her parents in their final years in this beautifully written memoir.“I’ll Be Seeing You moved me and broadened my understanding of the human condition.”—Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is TrueElizabeth Berg’s father was an Army veteran who was a tough man in every way but one: He showed a great deal of
... En savoir plus
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

$22.39 CAD

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 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 health advocateThe essential toolkit to navigating dement... ... En savoir plus

$14.09 CAD

AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERLIVING NOW AWARDS GOLD AWARD 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 health advocateThe essential toolkit to navigating dement...
... 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
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

$43.99 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
The Home Stretch

A Father, a Son, and All the Things They Never Talk About

par George K. Ilsley ...

George K. Ilsley has been published in many journals and anthologies. Selected as a writer in residence at Berton House Writers Retreat in Dawson City, George has won the Lush Triumphant Literary Award for creative non-fiction and for fiction. ... En savoir plus

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George K. Ilsley has been published in many journals and anthologies. Selected as a writer in residence at Berton House Writers Retreat in Dawson City, George has won the Lush Triumphant Literary Award for creative non-fiction and for fiction.
... En savoir plus
Losing Mom

par Peggy Ottman ...

Six weeks. Three sisters. One impossible goodbye.For forty-one days, my sisters and I sat by our mother's hospice bedside. We navigated paperwork, late night phone calls, and the weight of decisions we never imagined having to make. We cried, and we laughed. Most importantly, we protected our mother fiercely as we watched her slowly slip away.Written in the present tense,Losing Mom chronicles the ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $4.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Six weeks. Three sisters. One impossible goodbye.For forty-one days, my sisters and I sat by our mother's hospice bedside. We navigated paperwork, late night phone calls, and the weight of decisions we never imagined having to make. We cried, and we laughed. Most importantly, we protected our mother fiercely as we watched her slowly slip away.Written in the present tense,Losing Mom chronicles the
... 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

$14.99 CAD

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
Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey

A Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded

par Jolene Brackey ...

The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's,
... En savoir plus
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
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

$39.59 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
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
All That Ails You: The Adventures of a Canine Caregiver

par Mark J. Asher ...

Every dog deserves a forever home and after being given up several times, Wrigley has finally found his. The smart, good-natured dog now spends his days at SunRidge Assisted Living, comforting and doting on forty-five seniors. Wrigley has free run of the place—going where he senses he's needed—but his preferred spot is beside his favorite resident, Marjorie Thompson.All is well until a curmudgeon ... En savoir plus

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Every dog deserves a forever home and after being given up several times, Wrigley has finally found his. The smart, good-natured dog now spends his days at SunRidge Assisted Living, comforting and doting on forty-five seniors. Wrigley has free run of the place—going where he senses he's needed—but his preferred spot is beside his favorite resident, Marjorie Thompson.All is well until a curmudgeon
... 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
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
... 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
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

par Matt Paxton ...

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose
... En savoir plus
Still Time

A Novel

par Jean Hegland ...

From the author of Into the Forest, a moving novel about memory, Shakespeare's green worlds, and the power of reconciliation.Until John Wilson met the warm, wise woman who became his fourth wife, the object of his most intense devotion had always been the work of William Shakespeare. From his feat of memorizing Romeo and Juliet and half a dozen other plays as a student to his evangelical zeal as a ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

From the author of Into the Forest, a moving novel about memory, Shakespeare's green worlds, and the power of reconciliation.Until John Wilson met the warm, wise woman who became his fourth wife, the object of his most intense devotion had always been the work of William Shakespeare. From his feat of memorizing Romeo and Juliet and half a dozen other plays as a student to his evangelical zeal as a
... En savoir plus
Living Trusts for Everyone

Why a Will Is Not the Way to Avoid Probate, Protect Heirs, and Settle Estates (Second Edition)

par Ronald Farrington Sharp ...

Readers say it best: "Very informative." "Saved me a lot of money and headaches!" "Recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents"Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one’s trust with no lawyers and ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Readers say it best: "Very informative." "Saved me a lot of money and headaches!" "Recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents"Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one’s trust with no lawyers and
... En savoir plus
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

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

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
The Last Doctor

Lessons in Living from the Front Lines of Medical Assistance in Dying

par Jean Marmoreo, Johanna Schneller ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WRITERS' TRUST BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY*An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners.**Dr. Jean Marmoreo spent her career keeping people alive. But when the Supreme Court of Canada gave the green light ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $17.99 CAD Maintenant $14.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WRITERS' TRUST BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY*An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners.**Dr. Jean Marmoreo spent her career keeping people alive. But when the Supreme Court of Canada gave the green light
... En savoir plus

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