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The average age of the people living in the Morning Glory condominium is sixty-two. Together in the well-used recreation room, watching movies, playing cards, holding an art show, or a wake, these seniors are, finally, 'really' living.
Mary is busy with her daughter and pregnant granddaughter, while Alice desperately wants more time with her family. Phil and Helen's affair is discovered, Paul and Sandra agree to become friends with benefits and Lise...
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Across America and around the world, the five love languages have revitalized relationships and saved marriages from the brink of disaster. Can they also help individuals, couples, and families cope with the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Coauthors Chapman, Shaw, and Barr give a resounding yes. Their application of the five love languages creates a new way to touch the lives of the five million Americans who have Alzheimer's, as...
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Making the best choices in every aspect of our lives is of the utmost importance. In this manuscript, I would like to share with you, the readers, some examples of difficult areas in our lives in which we face that are most challenging such as, raising children and teenagers, choosing the right mate in marriage, dealing with depression, finding forgiveness, suffering, drug and alcohol addiction, control issues, etc. The decisions we make can affect...
4) Gleanings
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The author, Joan Poggi Alessandria, a devout Christian, decided to collect and preserve one-line expressions for more than fifty years. She felt the story of Ruth was a classic example of love and joy. Ruth was widowed early in her marriage and decided to stay with her mother-in-law, contrary to the custom of returning to her original home. The time for harvesting was at hand and since she was living with her mother-in-law, Ruth decided to glean grain...
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Reading about dementia can be hard and frightening. While there is more understanding and information available than ever before, it is easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. One of the core takeaways from many of the books is the belief that when someone is diagnosed with dementia, they are no longer "there"-instead, they are lost to those who know and love them, no longer accessible or knowable. One reads and grieves.
Reading "The Elderwise...
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Have you ever searched desperately for a phone that was already in your hand? Or tried pole dancing only to find that your sixty-year-old body isn't exactly as equipped as it once was? No? Dive into these humorous cautionary tales from dozens of writers with Brenda Elsagher. Your Glasses Are on Top of Your Head is filled with funny, whimsical stories that deliver a hopeful and adventurous look at life as we grow older. From covert body changes to...
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Jeannie Thomas never intended to be a caregiver. She enjoyed a contented – if not common life – that was self-centered, enjoyable, and predictable. Little could she know that visiting a sick neighbor would forever alter the safe landscape of her once-established life. A Caregiver's Winding Road is a uniquely crafted account: chilling at times, informative at times, and funny at times, but always brutally honest about Thomas' experiences behind...
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Blood Is Thicker Than Water is a modern take on the age-old dilemma faced by many heroes and heroines throughout the ages-when faced with the life-and-death choice of family you're born to versus family you choose, what's your decision? Lisa is a happily married African American woman whose dysfunctional family creates constant upheaval, which culminates in their pressure on her to save the life of her drug-addicted brother instead of her loving husband...
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Aging is part of God's plan, says author Missy Buchanan-and it's a gift, not punishment. Buchanan reminds us that aging is a matter of perspective-if we fix our eyes on negative images of growing old, we will miss the treasures right before us. But when we focus on God, we will discover an abiding joy that comes only with a long life. Aging Faithfully is divided into four weekly themes: Accepting the Challenges of Aging, Finding God's Purpose in Aging,...
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A young child tries to understand why her grandparents are becoming forgetful. She wants to know why her friends' aunt will be moving into an assisted living facility. She's determined to help her grandparents any way she can to keep them from moving into an assisted living facility but learns to understand is not as bad as she thought.
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So you thought you'd never have to live with Mom again? Think again. As the population ages, elderly parents everywhere are moving in with their children and changing everything. Making room physically, emotionally, and financially for an elderly parent can push families to their limits. This book helps family members deal with the far-reaching implications such a move can have on every aspect of a family's life. Written by an acclaimed expert and...
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Every year, millions of Americans transfer their finances to their children or other family members because they reach a point at which they can no longer manage them alone. For those who are about to start managing the finances of their parents, it is important to know exactly how to protect their assets, manage their taxes, and live up to their wishes. This book has been written to do just that, providing a comprehensive walkthrough of what you...
13) MayaDan
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About 1200 B.C., a gentle warrior's soul was born. Follow Mayadan (my-a-dan) from boyhood to beyond the grave. He, his sister, mother and father are a family full of love and beauty.
Their lives were changed when tragedy, death and a quest for survival became reality. He moves from boy, to leader, to father, to peacekeeper, as he traverses through jungles, barren land and rivers to another land where he finds his love and a new home.
14) Now and Then
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items about self, childhood, travels, 2 marriages; famous people and current retirement and widowhood.
15) Grownupedness
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Pivotal events in Clarissa P. Green's childhood altered the trajectory of her family relationships, personal life and career. Within the course of one year, her youngest sister passed away within seven months of her birth, and both her father and grandmother suffered near-fatal heart-attacks. In the 1950s, silence was considered an appropriate response to tragedy. Green writes, "my parents believed the right way to handle misfortune was to 'turn the...
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Richard L. Morgan has carved a niche as a bestselling author and an authority on older adult ministries and concerns. Now, he chronicles his own transition to a retirement community. Morgan speaks frankly about the losses and realities as he approached his own not-yet-frail "fourth quarter" (after age 75). Drawing from his journals of those sometimes-agonizing months, he takes us through his decision to move to a long-term facility and the first year...
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Every day in America, over the phone and at the kitchen table, children and parents are discussing some of the most complex matters they will ever face. In most cases, neither the child nor the parent expected such talks to take place. Aging is inevitable, but most people are unprepared to discuss the practical effects of a parent's transition from full independence to semi-dependent living.
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Did I Kill My Brother is the story of Jeff Bell's experiences he wishes to share with as many as possible. He went through great trials with his older brother, Rod, being an invalid from a jobsite accident and from diabetes. It was heartbreaking for Jeff that he couldn't do more for Rod who had done so much for him in his life. Jeff takes you through the final situation of Rod's life leading to his death. Because of Rod's condition, Jeff decided to...
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Aging often brings concerns about health, worries about finances, and frustrations about change. The so-called golden years can seem filled with loneliness and pain. How is a person of faith to cope with the challenges and find purpose for the rest of his or her life? Missy Buchanan encourages older adults to maintain open dialogue with God. Through a series of personal poems and reflections, each coupled with a selection from Psalms, Buchanan presents...
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El Nido Vacío fue creado porque yo nunca entendí lo que realmente significaba "nido vacío". Y luego de 30 años esperados, finalmente tuve mi experiencia de primera mano.
¿Nido vacío o no era?
Finalmente encontré la respuesta y quería compartir mi experiencia contigo. Espero que encuentres este libro útil, así como comienzas tu propio viaje a través del nido vacío.
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