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  • The Weekend

    An unforgettable story of female friendship by the bestselling author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Stone Yard Devotional

    by Charlotte Wood ...
    'So great I am struggling to find the words to do it justice' Marian KeyesA Book of the Year for The Times, Observer, Independent and Good Housekeeping'A rare pleasure' Sunday Times'Riveting' Elizabeth Day'A perfect, funny, insightful, novel about women, friendship, and ageing' Nina Stibbe'A lovely, lively, intelligent, funny book' <st... ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • The 2030 Caregiving Crisis

    A Heavy Burden for Boomer Children

    by Henry Moss ...
    The U.S. lacks a long-term care system. The closest it has is Medicaid, a safety net program for the very poor. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 90% of older persons receiving help with activities of daily living (ADLs) in 2011 relied on some "informal" care, from family members and friends. About two thirds relied on only informal care. Family and friends collectively ... Read more

    1,81 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Joy in Alzheimer's

    by William Barron ...
    Experience the transformative power of this heart-wrenching true story, Joy in Alzheimer's. Witness how one woman's journey through dementia forever changed her and those around her. This book not only sheds light on the effects of Alzheimer's, but also offers valuable resources and information for those facing similar challenges.- Learn how to navigate the early signs of Alzheimer's and receive a ... Read more

    8,49 €

  • Being A Good Carer

    An Invaluable Guide to Looking After Others – And Yourself

    by Amanda Waring ...
    Being a Good Carer is essential reading for anyone who cares for an elderly person, whether as a professional or as a loved one, in its promotion of the role dignity and respect should play.This accessible and detailed guide includes practical tips, checklists for best practice, and case studies from a wide range of carers that addresses solutions to common problems and giving expert advice on how ... Read more

    9,42 €

  • Flotte Lotte

    Mit Geschichten erinnern und aktivieren

    by Maria Metzger ...
    Wie sprechen Sie besonders die Damen am "Frauennachmittag" oder zu Beginn vom "Kaffeekränzchen" an? Ganz einfach mit lebendig geschriebenen Geschichten und biografischen Fragen aus diesem Buch. Wählen Sie aus verschiedensten Themen der 50er- und 60er-Jahre. Von der Tupperparty über die Berufsausbildung bis zu Hochzeits- oder Tanzstundenerlebnissen. So begeistern Sie die Damenrunden. Denn diese ... Read more

    22,90 €

  • Parkinson

    Que faire ? A quoi s’attendre ?

    by Jean-Pierre Polydor ...
    Le diagnostic de maladie de Parkinson est un choc, pour le malade comme pour son entourage : la vie quotidienne, la vie familiale et sociale s’en trouvent bouleversées. Bien qu’aucun médicament ne puisse guérir les malades, il est possible de s’armer contre les effets de Parkinson.Fort d’une longue expérience auprès des patients, Jean-Pierre Polydor livre ses conseils pour aider les malades à ... Read more

    14,99 €

  • The Second Half

    by Harpal Dadi ...
    There comes a stage in life when outward responsibilities may ease, yet inward questions grow louder. After 50, many people find themselves overthinking, feeling emotionally heavy, or quietly disconnected from the life they've built. This book was written for that moment. Blending spiritual insight, practical mindset tools, and deeply human reflection, it offers a calm, grounded path toward ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • 10-minutes activation with puppets

    Stimulation for people with dementia

    by Michael Felske ...
    Activation with puppets is a wonderful way to provide stimulation for people with dementia. Through the use of puppets, the patients can experience a range of emotions and memories that can help to improve their quality of life. When working with people with dementia, it's important to create a safe and familiar environment. Puppets can help to create this environment by providing a sense of ... Read more

    9,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Care That Works

    A Relationship Approach to Persons with Dementia

    by Jitka M. Zgola ...
    In her widely acclaimed Doing Things, Jitka M. Zgola offered practical and much-needed advice for those caring for persons with Alzheimer disease. Now, in Care That Works, Zgola shows how caregivers can better meet the demanding challenges of their job by building and improving their personal relationships with those in their care. Instead of simply prescribing approaches, Care That Works gives ... Read more

    21,61 €

  • The Good Father

    The book based on real Story

    by Babar Hameed ullah ...
    i create this book about being a parent in a child life. father plays important role in every child life.Because he show him way what to do in life and what not.A father is like a candle it always give to light in difficult time. so if you are the one who is reading this description. if you choose this book it can make you a good parent. ... Read more

    6,02 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Montessori Alzheimer's Project

    by Lyle Weinstein, Greg MacDonald ...
    The Montessori Alzheimer's Project is dedicated to introducing the theory and practice of Montessori where it is increasingly needed – caring for those with dementia. When caring for someone at home or in a group setting, the guidance presented offers a path to creating environments that protect and engage those with dementia as well as their caregivers. ... Read more

    4,49 €

  • Les défis de la soixantaine

    Ouvrage pratique

    by Jacques Gauthier ...
    À la soixantaine vient l’heure des bilans et des bouleversements : c’est le temps de la retraite, celui où l’on devient grands-parents, où la santé n’est plus ce qu’elle était…Mais cet âge offre aussi l’occasion d’un retour sur soi, d’une plus grande liberté et d’une redécouverte de la vie de couple. Jacques Gauthier nous invite à assumer notre passé et à accueillir nos fragilités. Il aborde aussi ... Read more

    11,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Incontinence and Aging

    A Practical Guide for Seniors

    by Scarlett J. Huntington ...
    Incontinence is a common health concern affecting millions of older adults, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed conditions in senior health. Incontinence and Aging: A Practical Guide for Seniors is a compassionate, practical, and easy-to-understand resource designed to help readers and caregivers navigate bladder and bowel control changes with dignity, confidence, and ... Read more

    3,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • DON'T FORGET THE IN-LAWS: The Other Side of Dementia's Fence

    by Veronica Bergschneider ...
    Has your family received a diagnosis of dementia for your in-law? Do you feel alone or as if you jump through many hoops helping out? Wonder what to do and how to handle it? Is the in-law entitled to his or her own feelings and coping methods? Is it the in-law’s only place in the family to support the rest of its members? Where do you turn for information? Why does it seem nobody cares most of the ... Read more

    4,54 €

  • Dance and Movement Sessions for Older People

    A Handbook for Activity Coordinators and Carers

    by Delia Silvester, Susan Frampton ...
    This practical handbook will empower activity coordinators and carers to run safe, rewarding and health-giving dance and movement sessions with older people, including with those who are frail, who have limited mobility or who are living with dementia.The authors describe the many benefits of dance and movement for older people, and address important practical considerations such as carrying out ... Read more

    25,11 €

  • J'ai choisi de bien vieillir - Vivre plus longtemps et mieux

    by Laurence Dorlhac, Françoise Forette ...
    Loin d'être un naufrage, le troisième âge doit être celui du renouveau." Des écarts ? Pas à mon âge ! ", " Internet, smartphone, je m'emmêle les pinceaux ", " Le sport, à mon âge, ça ne sert plus à rien ! "... : ce livre fustige les préjugés. S'appuyant sur de récentes études scientifiques, il démontre au contraire que nos aînés doivent profiter longtemps pleinement de la vie ! Il propose des ... Read more

    6,99 €

  • Latinos in an Aging World

    Social, Psychological, and Economic Perspectives

    by Ronald J. Angel, Jacqueline L. Angel ...
    Series series Textbooks in Aging
    This book fosters a deeper understanding of the growing Latino elderly population and the implications on society. It examines post-WWII demographic and social changes and summarizes research from sociology, psychology, economics, and public health to shed light on the economic, physical, and mental well-being of older Latinos. The political and cultural implications including possible policy ... Read more

    75,71 €

  • I'm Ralph, I'm Dad

    A Daughter Explores Identity, Relationship and a Gentler Dementia

    by Glennis Mafi ...
    Ralph Wood was diagnosed with dementia, and over the ensuing years his daughter, a medical doctor, along with other close family members, walked that journey beside him.Through poems, drawings and brief comments, I'm Ralph, I'm Dad lovingly tells the story.Though this is a personal account, it is a journey that others face, and in the telling you may just find that dementia is not quite as bad as ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • La solitude des mourants

    by Norbert Elias, Didier Eribon ...
    Translated by Sybille Muller, Claire Nancy ...
    Dans nos sociétés modernes, la mort s’est peu à peu retirée du regard des vivants. Jadis entouré des siens, le mourant est désormais isolé derrière les murs des hôpitaux ou des maisons de retraite, véritables déserts de solitude. Entre progrès médicaux et perte du sentiment religieux, la prévalence de l’individualisation qui caractérise notre époque a conduit à ce que vieillir signifie devenir de ... Read more

    8,49 €

  • Vieillir solidaires - Chez soi mais avec les autres : l'âge en partage

    Chez soi, mais avec les autres : l'âge en partage

    by Marie de Hennezel, Tristan ROBET ...
    Dans Vieillir solidaires, Marie de Hennezel poursuit son exploration de l'expérience de vieillir. Cette aventure prend cette fois le chemin d'un habiter ensemble singulier et rassurant : chez soi, mais avec d'autres personnes vieillissantes au sein de petites communautés soudées.Ce projet, porté par le co-fondateur du Béguinage Solidaire Tristan Robet, défend une approche innovante d'un mode de ... Read more

    13,99 €

  • Alzheimer's Timeline

    by Brian Bailie ...
    A complete failure. This is how you can expect to feel as you watch your loved one sliding below their incoming tide of confusion.Alzheimer's is probably worse to watch than it is to suffer. If it were a physical affliction, like a broken leg or a heart attack, it would be easier to accept and understand. But it is a sneaky silent thief that intangibly dissolves the mind.Alzheimer's Timeline is an ... Read more

    4,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Family Experience of Dementia

    A Reflective Workbook for Professionals

    by Gary Morris, Jack Morris ...
    Dementia not only affects the person presented with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support the whole family and understand their dementia journey both pre- and post-diagnosis. This is facilitated through a series of activities and reflective prompts. There is also a dedicated chapter offering structured exercises for health and ... Read more

    26,07 €

  • Intellectual Disability and Dementia

    Research into Practice

    by Tony Holland, Trevor Chan, Ken Courtenay, Sunny Kalsy, Nicolle Eady, Matthew P Janicki, Heather Wilkinson, Teresa Iacono, Antonia MW Coppus, David Thompson, Liam Wilson, Niamh Mulryan, Shahid H. Zaman, Mary McCarron, Karen Dodd, Chris Bigby, Andrew Griffith, Nancy Jokinen, Tiina Annus, Noelle Blackman, Moni Grizzell, Andre Strydom, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Amanda Sinai, Michael Splaine, Leslie Udell, Evelyn Reilly, Philip McCallion, Susan Benbow, Rachel Carling Carling Jenkins ...
    Presenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes clearly the relevance and implications for support and servicesInternationally renowned experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way ... Read more

    37,09 €

  • Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

    by Brian Draper ...
    In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for carers, ethical and legal considerations, ... Read more

    20,02 €