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Elderhood

Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life

par Louise Aronson ...

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life... ... En savoir plus

$17.29 CAD

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life...
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La Démence et moi – Le cœur avant la raison : Un guide pour les proches et les personnes concernées, porteur d'espoir | avec des expériences personnelles, des conseils pratiques pour le quotidien et les plus beaux jeux pour Alzheimer

par Miriam Sonnenberg ...

La démence est plus qu'une maladie, mais il y a de l'espoir …Toutes les 100 secondes, une personne en Allemagne développe une démence. Actuellement, environ 1,7 million de personnes vivent avec la maladie d'Alzheimer, la forme la plus courante de démence. Si vous-même ou l'un de vos proches en êtes atteints, vous savez : avec la maladie, il y a de bons et de mauvais jours, et les proches sont au ... En savoir plus

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La démence est plus qu'une maladie, mais il y a de l'espoir …Toutes les 100 secondes, une personne en Allemagne développe une démence. Actuellement, environ 1,7 million de personnes vivent avec la maladie d'Alzheimer, la forme la plus courante de démence. Si vous-même ou l'un de vos proches en êtes atteints, vous savez : avec la maladie, il y a de bons et de mauvais jours, et les proches sont au
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Aging and the Art of Living

par Jan Baars ...

Baars explores philosophers from Plato to Foucault as they consider the meaning of aging—and wisdom—in our society.In this deeply considered meditation on aging in Western culture, Jan Baars argues that, in today’s world, living longer does not necessarily mean living better. He contends that there has been an overall loss of respect for aging, to the point that understanding and “dealing with” ... En savoir plus

$71.99 CAD

Baars explores philosophers from Plato to Foucault as they consider the meaning of aging—and wisdom—in our society.In this deeply considered meditation on aging in Western culture, Jan Baars argues that, in today’s world, living longer does not necessarily mean living better. He contends that there has been an overall loss of respect for aging, to the point that understanding and “dealing with”
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Two Old Broads

Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know

par Whoopi Goldberg, Dr. M. E. Hecht ...

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years.Whoopi joins Dr. Hecht in a lively conversation about growing ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years.Whoopi joins Dr. Hecht in a lively conversation about growing
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Generational Intelligence

A Critical Approach to Age Relations

par Simon Biggs, Ariela Lowenstein ...

The question of communication and understanding between different generations is emerging as a key issue for the twenty-first century. The advent of ageing populations may lead to increased conflict or solidarity in society, and provokes a profound ambivalence both in public and in the private sphere. In a new approach, Biggs and Lowenstein offer a critical examination of Generational Intelligence ... En savoir plus

$103.14 CAD

The question of communication and understanding between different generations is emerging as a key issue for the twenty-first century. The advent of ageing populations may lead to increased conflict or solidarity in society, and provokes a profound ambivalence both in public and in the private sphere. In a new approach, Biggs and Lowenstein offer a critical examination of Generational Intelligence
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Improving Our Response to Older Adults with Substance Use, Mental Health and Gambling Problems

A Guide for Supervisors, Managers and Clinical Staff

par CAMH Healthy Aging Project ...

Part of the CAMH Healthy Aging Project, Improving Our Response provides the information, tools and guidance that service providers need to work more effectively with older adults who may have substance use, mental health or gambling problems.This comprehensive resource includes:an overview of alcohol use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, tobacco use and other problems as they ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

Part of the CAMH Healthy Aging Project, Improving Our Response provides the information, tools and guidance that service providers need to work more effectively with older adults who may have substance use, mental health or gambling problems.This comprehensive resource includes:an overview of alcohol use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, tobacco use and other problems as they
... En savoir plus
Dementia in Nursing Homes

Modifié par Sandra Schüssler, Christa Lohrmann ...

Collections series Medicine (R0)
Written by leading international experts, this book discusses the latest advances in the field of dementia in nursing homes. The topics and findings covered are based on their survey and on a scientific literature review. Dementia is spreading worldwide, placing a growing burden on healthcare systems and caregivers, as well as those affected. With increasing and complex care needs, nursing home ... En savoir plus

$58.09 CAD

Written by leading international experts, this book discusses the latest advances in the field of dementia in nursing homes. The topics and findings covered are based on their survey and on a scientific literature review. Dementia is spreading worldwide, placing a growing burden on healthcare systems and caregivers, as well as those affected. With increasing and complex care needs, nursing home
... En savoir plus
Reversing Alzheimer's

The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health

par Heather Sandison ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary new approach to dementia care and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s, this guide shows how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a new ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary new approach to dementia care and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s, this guide shows how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a new
... En savoir plus
The Nostalgia Factory

Memory, Time and Aging

par Douwe Draaisma ...

Traduit par Liz Waters ...

"An entertaining discussion" of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks ( Times Higher Education Supplement).When we can't call to mind the name of someone we've known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just "senior moments," or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"An entertaining discussion" of the role memory plays in our lives as we age, including an interview with Oliver Sacks ( Times Higher Education Supplement).When we can't call to mind the name of someone we've known for years, or walk into a room and forget what we came for, we start worrying. Are these lapses just "senior moments," or something serious like dementia? In this book, a renowned
... En savoir plus
Why We Die

The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

par Venki Ramakrishnan ...

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan...
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The Microbiome Master Key

How to Harness Microbes—Inside and Out—for Lifelong Health

par B. Brett Finlay, OC, PhD, Jessica M. Finlay, PhD ...

Science has made huge leaps in prolonging life through disease prevention and treatment, but microbiologist Brett Finlay and gerontologist Jessica Finlay offer a different—and truly revolutionary—approach to the quest for the fountain of youth.Microbes are the oldest and smallest forms of life on earth, and encompass bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and other microscopic organisms. While some ... En savoir plus

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Science has made huge leaps in prolonging life through disease prevention and treatment, but microbiologist Brett Finlay and gerontologist Jessica Finlay offer a different—and truly revolutionary—approach to the quest for the fountain of youth.Microbes are the oldest and smallest forms of life on earth, and encompass bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and other microscopic organisms. While some
... En savoir plus
Joyspan

The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half

par Dr. Kerry Burnight, Ph.D ...

**A New York Times bestseller!From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.**Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**A New York Times bestseller!From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.**Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach
... En savoir plus
Life Giving Dementia Care

par Toni Kanzler ...

Explore the ultimate guide to compassionate dementia and Alzheimer's care in Life Giving Dementia Care.This poignant guide, winner of the 2021 Best Indie Book Award and Reader's Favorite Five Star recipient, is a heartfelt journey penned by a daughter who cared for her own mother. Seamlessly blending personal experience and expert insights, this Amazon bestseller offers an easy-to-read, jargon ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Explore the ultimate guide to compassionate dementia and Alzheimer's care in Life Giving Dementia Care.This poignant guide, winner of the 2021 Best Indie Book Award and Reader's Favorite Five Star recipient, is a heartfelt journey penned by a daughter who cared for her own mother. Seamlessly blending personal experience and expert insights, this Amazon bestseller offers an easy-to-read, jargon
... En savoir plus
Dementia: What You Need to Know

A Guide for People With Dementia, and Their Caregivers

par Chris Perkins ...

Thorough and compassionate information about dementia and Alzheimers for caregivers and people with early dementia.As the population continues to age, so too the numbers of people with dementia and Alzheimers grow. Inevitably, it will affect everyone in some way . . . as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Thorough and compassionate information about dementia and Alzheimers for caregivers and people with early dementia.As the population continues to age, so too the numbers of people with dementia and Alzheimers grow. Inevitably, it will affect everyone in some way . . . as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support
... En savoir plus
The Boys in the Bunkhouse

Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland

par Dan Barry ...

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual
... En savoir plus
Honest Aging

An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life

par Rosanne M. Leipzig ...

Collections series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
Your indispensable guide to taking charge of the second half of your life.From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than 35 years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age.Leipzig, an expert in evidence-based geriatrics, ... En savoir plus

$27.19 CAD

Your indispensable guide to taking charge of the second half of your life.From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than 35 years of experience caring for older people, Honest Aging is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age.Leipzig, an expert in evidence-based geriatrics,
... En savoir plus
Necessary Conversations

Between Adult Children And Their Aging Parents

par Gerald Kaufman ...

In this timely book, family counselors Gerald and Marlene Kaufman urge adult children and their parents to have direct conversations about the decisions that lie ahead as parents age. The Kaufmans suggest that families use their parents' retirement as the benchmark for having the first discussion about their parents' plans for the next phase of their lives. The Kaufmans point out that most ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

In this timely book, family counselors Gerald and Marlene Kaufman urge adult children and their parents to have direct conversations about the decisions that lie ahead as parents age. The Kaufmans suggest that families use their parents' retirement as the benchmark for having the first discussion about their parents' plans for the next phase of their lives. The Kaufmans point out that most
... En savoir plus
Extra Time

10 Lessons for an Ageing World

par Camilla Cavendish ...

‘An inspirational call to arms’ DAILY MAIL‘This book is so sensible, so substantially researched, so briskly written, so clear in its arguments, that one wishes Baroness Cavendish was still whispering into the prime ministerial ear’ THE TIMES‘A thoughtful handbook to help societies age gracefully’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘This bold, visionary book is a wake-up call to governments. It is a w... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

‘An inspirational call to arms’ DAILY MAIL‘This book is so sensible, so substantially researched, so briskly written, so clear in its arguments, that one wishes Baroness Cavendish was still whispering into the prime ministerial ear’ THE TIMES‘A thoughtful handbook to help societies age gracefully’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘This bold, visionary book is a wake-up call to governments. It is a w...
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The 36-Hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

par Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins ...

Collections series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the ... En savoir plus

$27.09 CAD

With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the
... En savoir plus
Brain Longevity

The Breakthrough Medical Program that Improves Your Mind and Memory

par Cameron Stauth, Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD ...

In the tradition of Andrew Weil's bestseller Spontaneous Healing, this is a physician's breakthrough medical program for the brain designed to diminish the effect of memory impairment caused by stress, aging, and Alzheimer's disease.As we grow older and experience the stresses of life, at about age 40 many of us begin to have trouble remembering things, concentrating, and generally staying ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

In the tradition of Andrew Weil's bestseller Spontaneous Healing, this is a physician's breakthrough medical program for the brain designed to diminish the effect of memory impairment caused by stress, aging, and Alzheimer's disease.As we grow older and experience the stresses of life, at about age 40 many of us begin to have trouble remembering things, concentrating, and generally staying
... En savoir plus
Alzheimer's Disease

The Complete Introduction

par Dr. Judes Poirier, Dr. Serge Gauthier, The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean ...

Traduit par Barbara Sandilands ...

Collections Livre 1 - Your Health
A guide for caregivers and sufferers coping with Alzheimer’s.Alzheimer’s disease is a reality in millions of lives and a serious concern for seniors and their loved ones. In developed countries where people are living longer than ever before, the incidence of Alzheimer’s is reaching epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. For families, sufferers, and caregivers, the need ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

A guide for caregivers and sufferers coping with Alzheimer’s.Alzheimer’s disease is a reality in millions of lives and a serious concern for seniors and their loved ones. In developed countries where people are living longer than ever before, the incidence of Alzheimer’s is reaching epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. For families, sufferers, and caregivers, the need
... En savoir plus
Soigner les vieux

Chroniques d'un médecin engagé

par Réjean Hébert ...

Soigner les vieux, c’est d’abord adapter le système de santé au vieillissement de la population. C’est décentraliser le système de soins, fournir aux personnes en perte d’autonomie des soins à domicile de qualité, changer la façon de financer ces services pour éviter le recours indu aux institutions d’hébergement. Soigner les vieux, c’est aussi permettre aux personnes âgées de participer ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Soigner les vieux, c’est d’abord adapter le système de santé au vieillissement de la population. C’est décentraliser le système de soins, fournir aux personnes en perte d’autonomie des soins à domicile de qualité, changer la façon de financer ces services pour éviter le recours indu aux institutions d’hébergement. Soigner les vieux, c’est aussi permettre aux personnes âgées de participer
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Vieillir en santé : C'est possible !

par Michèle Sirois, Sylvie Belleville ...

Si la tendance se maintient, vous vivrez vieux. Votre corps et vos capacités se modifieront au fil des années à venir… comme ils l'ont fait tout au long de votre vie. Vous expérimenterez peut-être certains irritants du vieillissement comme les trous de mémoire, les douleurs qui apparaissent, les médicaments qui se multiplient, les sens qui s'émoussent. Vous préférez ne pas y penser ? C'est tout à ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

Si la tendance se maintient, vous vivrez vieux. Votre corps et vos capacités se modifieront au fil des années à venir… comme ils l'ont fait tout au long de votre vie. Vous expérimenterez peut-être certains irritants du vieillissement comme les trous de mémoire, les douleurs qui apparaissent, les médicaments qui se multiplient, les sens qui s'émoussent. Vous préférez ne pas y penser ? C'est tout à
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Eat So What! The Science of Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamins A, D, E and K

par La Fonceur ...

Collections Livre 3 - Eat So What! Full Version
Do you know that a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins in the body can lead to severe consequences, such as the development of chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer? On the other hand, consuming enough of these vitamins can prevent the onset of many chronic diseases.It's common for people to make nutritional mistakes, such as not getting enough vitamins. Vitamin ... En savoir plus

$9.49 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Do you know that a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins in the body can lead to severe consequences, such as the development of chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer? On the other hand, consuming enough of these vitamins can prevent the onset of many chronic diseases.It's common for people to make nutritional mistakes, such as not getting enough vitamins. Vitamin
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