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In diesem Buch hatten wir versucht, die verschiedenen besten Punkte zu behandeln, die bei der Überwindung des Alterns helfen können. Dieses Buch hat ungefähr 10000 Wörter. Die Hauptüberschriften in diesem Buch sind wie folgt geschrieben: - Was ist an uns, dass wir nicht besser auf uns selbst aufpassen? Es gibt zwei Arten von Menschen auf der Welt. Sind Sie über dem Alter von 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, oder sogar mehr als das? Menschliche...
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In diesem Buch berichten Ehrenamtliche des Malteser Hospizdienstes, die schwerkranke und sterbende Menschen begleiten, von ihren Erfahrungen. Diese Begegnungen sind sehr unterschiedlich, einige dauern nur wenige Stunden, andere Monate oder sogar Jahre. Geprägt sind sie von der Nachdenklichkeit über das Vergangene und über das Sterben. Es gibt aber auch das befreiende Lachen, die tief empfundene Freude und den Trost, den man gibt und empfängt....
3) Daddy's Home
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It warms your heart to hear them running across the house as you walk through the door after a long day at work to your kid screaming with glee, "Daddy's home!" From chasing a speedy toddler around the house as you try to wrangle her into a bath, to the insistent wiggling as then you try to fight her to go to sleep next to you at bedtime, this small glimpse of the working-dad life will warm your heart and have you cherish the little crazy moments...
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I wrote this as a tribute to my mother, a humble and gently unassuming housewife and mother who loved and understood everything about life and all of its great mysteries. Although Alzheimer's disease relentlessly and ruthlessly ravaged both her mind and body, her soul remained untouched and pure. This book chronicles her struggles, which certainly impacted the lives of everyone for both the better and the worse. In the end, though, her final lasting...
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Olders' Voices describes what it's like to become and to be older. Twenty-nine people tell their stories. They are in their 70s and 80s, one 99, and one 68. People from all over the United States and one from Canada talk about their feelings and well-being now and what they did before they were older. They come from a wide variety of professions and occupations and a wide variety of experiences and beliefs. This is a book for olders to read so they...
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In early April 2021, I was having a conversation with my son Ryan about his friend's business in domain names. On a whim, Ryan said, "Watch this, Dad!" and purchased the domain name ronaldhogrefe.com for me as a present. Having never read a blog and looking for a learning opportunity, I started experimenting with writing a few blog posts. With an upcoming month-long trip, I decided that this would offer an opportunity to practice and, in the process,...
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Cette première incursion dans le domaine littéraire se veut l'aboutissement de plusieurs années de réflexions sur les rapports hommes et femmes, les dommages collatéraux du vieillissement en particulier pour la femme. Ce recueil se veut un pas vers son but ultime: raconter des histoires qui toucheront ses futurs lecteurs. Des bulles d'amour concentrées dans
un recueil de poésie pour vous faire rêver.
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To all the brave and compassionate sons, daughters, husbands, and wives, there is help. Sophia has been a caregiver for over twenty years all over and has long-term experience in caring for dementia patients. Once you have been a caregiver, it is something that sticks with you for the rest of your life. There is no doubt once you meet that sweet man or woman, you then know you are ready to dedicate yourself to that family. Sophia is the first to admit...
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In her new memoir, Vignettes on Life: Reflections of a Septuagenarian, Carol Harkavy has combined her love of writing, her journal entries spanning forty-five years, and her timeless wisdom to create a book of reflections and life lessons. She invites readers to take a peek into her humor, hopes, dreams, frustrations, fears, and anxieties that are openly revealed in this no-holds-barred, coming-of-old-age memoir.
The author's goal is to impress upon...
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Journalist William J. Kole, reluctant but newly minted member of AARP, explores the looming era of super-aging-incredibly longer lifespans overall, and eight times more centenarians by the year 2050-through the lens of past, present, and future life at ages 50, 65, 80, and on to 100-plus. What happens to all of us when 65 is merely a life half-lived?By 2050, the world's centenarian population-those aged 100 or more-will increase eightfold. Half of...
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"Mary Morency and Jeannette Lalonde are leading the way to a better life in retirement. Rethinking Retirement is an essential resource for new and existing retirees as well as professionals helping others prepare for life after work. The book is chalked full of personal insights and practical exercises that inject fresh ideas and energy into the retirement transition." - Robert Laura, Founder of the Retirement Coaches AssociationYou are probably going...
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Mary Morency et Jeannette Lalonde sont des chefs de file d'une vie meilleure à la retraite. Leur livre Repenser la retraite est une ressource essentielle pour les personnes qui entament leur retraite et les retraités de plus longue date, ainsi que pour les professionnels qui aident les gens à se préparer à la vie après le travail. Le livre regorge de réflexions personnelles et d'exercices pratiques qui apportent des idées nouvelles et une...
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Post-College Ready is for the parents, family members, and supporters who have answered late-night calls, advocated for their students, attended family weekends, and are ready to launch their almost-adult child into the post-college world.
There are many books out there about what college is like. There is also information about what adulthood is like. But what about the transition from one to another? How are students supposed to know what's...
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Joanne Greene grew up in Boston during the 1960s and '70s, a turning point for women in the United States. Doors were opening wider, and Joanne walked through as many as she could. As a young woman, she dove headfirst into San Francisco radio and television, and went on to host and produce award-winning feminist and other timely features and talk shows for decades. Throughout, she worked at having a great marriage and being an exemplary parent. But...
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Murphy's Kids. What a strange moniker. It corresponds with the so-called Murphy's Law that states if a series of things can potentially go wrong, they will. As incredible as it sounds, there are some kids who, from the day they are born until they leave this earth, encounter more than their fair share of bad luck and misfortune. It is as if a vixen were attached to their spinal cord. Most children learn to adapt, but far too many acquiesce. They become...
16) Survivor
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Can it please help me raise money from the publishing of the book. And may I get a rate of how many have bought and read the whole book
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How we go on is the most frequently asked question of our lives. It is also one of the most important. Our willingness and ability to meet life's changes, challenges, crises, losses, and opportunities, determines the quality of our lives. Clearing the path forward to our best possible future involves skillfully and courageously overcoming adversity, strengthening our relationships, being more self-compassionate, socially responsible and making peace...
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Step Boldly Into Your Radiance: A Guide Through the Tide of Change
Embark on a journey of transformation and self-discovery with "The Menopause Transition: Embracing the Change with Confidence". This isn't just a book–it's a beacon of understanding and a source of empowerment for women standing on the precipice of one of life's most profound shifts.
Your body is charting a new course, and it's time to navigate these waters with grace and strength....
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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 families wait until they're faced with a crisis before having...
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"Hodge Podge of Life" by Mildred Beard is a heartfelt memoir recounting her life's journey from her humble beginnings in Ethel, West Virginia, to her unwavering faith and community engagement. Inspired by conversations with classmates, Beard embarked on a spiritual quest, leading her to a profound connection with God.
The book highlights pivotal moments in her life, including facing health challenges, experiencing spiritual awakening, and receiving...
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