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Let evening come: reflections on aging
Par Mary Chase Morrison. 1998
Éloge de la nage (Un endroit où aller)
Par Annie Leclerc. 2002
Une femme vieillissante découvre dans la nage une façon de se réapproprier son corps et de se couler dans le…
temps avant que le corps ne coule pour de bon. Une réflexion sur l'âge et la mort, sur la lutte du corps pour y résister, qui est aussi un chant et un poème à l'eau vivifiante et apaisante. Intérêt littéraire et humain. 2002.Bienheureuse vieillesse
Par Robert Redeker. 2015
Vous prenez de l'âge ? Réjouissez-vous ! Vous abordez les rives d'une grande et belle aventure. Celle d'une humanité vraie.…
Bienheureuse est la vieillesse ! Prenant à contrepied bien des idées reçues, Robert Redeker remet à l'honneur et en pleine lumière ce moment de la vie qui suscite de nos jours tant de crainte et de refoulement. Quel peut être, dans ces conditions, l'avenir de la vieillesse ? Faut-il singer, dans son apparence physique, ses vêtements ou ses choix de vie, le jeunisme ambiant pour rester vivant ? Il faut savoir accepter la vieillesse pour l'assumer et la vivre, répond le philosophe dans un livre puissant et prophétique. Bien comprise, la vieillesse est résistance non d'un passé mort et idéalisé mais de la vie qui vient du fond des temps. Elle assure le maintien dans l'être des racines que la société travaille à détruire, dont elle ne veut plus entendre parler. Il faut sauver la vieillesse de l'élimination : car sans elle, c'est notre civilisation qui risque de s'éteindre. Et si la vieillesse était l'avenir et le salut du monde ? 2015.Learn to grow old
Par Paul Tournier, Edwin Hudson. 1972
Exploring old age and the prospect of retirement, Dr. Tournier provides practical points in overcoming prejudices, health problems, boredom, questions…
of the spirit, and the acceptance of growing old. 1972. Uniform title: Apprendre à vieillir.Healthy eating for diabetes
Par Azmina Govindji, Antony Worrall Thompson. 2009
This is a collection of 100 recipes created by Antony Worrall Thompson, who has been diagnosed with Syndrome X, a…
condition that can lead to diabetes. Carefully monitored by diabetes dietitian Azmina Govindji, these recipes create taste, texture and flavour using the healthiest ingredients and cooking methods. There are rich soups, flavoursome vegetables, succulent meat dishes and of course, divine desserts. Antony and Azmina also explain how to adapt recipes so they use less sugar and fat. 2009.Diabetes: the essential guide (Need-2-Know)
Par Sue Marshall. 2008
Diagnoses of diabetes are on the rise across the UK; it is considered to be a 'chronic condition' and living…
with it requires an understanding of what it is and how to treat it. This book, in practical terms, explains diabetes, its causes and effects, and offers strategies for living with the condition, whether you have diabetes yourself, or are a parent with a diabetic child. Expert advice and the latest information covers Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the diabetic diet and lifestyle, and current diabetes management and equipment. 2008.Burnt out and despairing, middle-aged Leah reluctantly agrees to visit 94-year-old Adele once a week in her nursing home, and…
learns that resilient, independent and enthusiastic Adele is, in many ways, younger than she is. She finds the enduring importance of friendship from Adele and her retirement home companions. 1999.Diabetic foot care: a guide for patients and healthcare professionals
Par Erik A Hanson. 2011
For diabetics, maintaining proper foot care is crucial to ensuring optimal foot health and avoiding more serious problems such as…
hospitalization, chronic wound care, and amputation. Includes common foot problems related to diabetes, basic care for feet’s skin and nails, safe exercise and diet tips to promote foot health, and an overview of medications for specific foot problems. 2011.Chicken soup for the golden soul: heartwarming stories about people 60 and over
Par Jack Canfield. 2000
Divided into chapters on letting go, giving, learning, the lighter side, across the generations, overcoming obstacles, perspective, believing, living your…
dream, reminiscing and ageless wisdom, this book celebrates the myriad joys of living and the wisdom that comes from having lived. 2000.Diabetes in adults: Cma Your Personal Health Series
Par Śarah Meltser, Anne Belton. 2008
For most people, a diagnosis of diabetes is an unwelcome and overwhelming shock, meaning lifestyle changes and potentially difficult complications…
in the long run. However, a role can be played in delaying or even preventing such complications. Complete with useful sidebars and real-life stories, this guide presents easy-to-understand information to help anyone with diabetes learn about the disease and how to deal with it. 2008.Dr. Bernstein's diabetes solution: the complete guide to achieving normal blood sugars
Par MD, Richard K Bernstein. 2016
Originally published in 1997, the book is a unique resource that covers both adult- and childhood-onset diabetes, explains step-by-step how…
to normalize blood sugar levels and prevent or reverse complications, and offers detailed guidelines for establishing a treatment plan. Readers will find fifty gourmet recipes, in addition to a comprehensive discussion of diet, obesity, and new drugs to curb carbohydrate craving and overeating. Now in its fourth edition, the book presents up-to-the-minute information on insulin resistance, blood-testing devices, measuring blood sugar, new types of insulin, gastroparesis, and other issues, as well as updated diet guidelines. 2016.Encore: finding work that matters in the second half of life (Your coach in a box)
Par Marc Freedman. 2008
Media commentator and best-selling author Marc Freedman delivers this guide for baby boomers poised to enter the next phase of…
their lives. Freedman notes that most boomers cannot or will not retire in the traditional sense. Instead of a time of leisure, life's second half lets seasoned citizens pursue fulfilling second careers. "Encore" provides step-by-step guidance for understanding and enjoying these opportunities. 2008.Diabetes (Perspectives on disease and illness)
Par Judith Peacock. 2000
Introductory overview of different types of diabetes, covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, control, and complications of the disease. Assesses some of…
the serious effects of the body's inability to use glucose properly because of a lack of insulin. Grades 5-8. 2000.Dave Barry turns 50
Par Dave Barry. 1998
Florida columnist and author focuses his humour on the aging of baby boomers. He gives highlights of each of the…
"formative boomer years" from 1947, when he was born, to 1974. Barry grumbles about such issues as failing eyesight, retirement planning, and not being "hip" anymore. Bestseller. 1998.Diabetes: the biography (Biographies of disease)
Par Robert Tattersall. 2009
Tattersall, a leading authority on diabetes, describes the story of the disease from the ancient writings of Galen and Avicenna…
to the recognition of sugar in the urine of diabetics in the 18th century and the identification of pancreatic diabetes in 1889. With the discovery of insulin in the early 20th century, optimism ensued, which eventually waned due to the increasing complexity of the disease, and the increasing number of young patients. c2009.Cheating destiny: living with diabetes, America's biggest epidemic
Par James S Hirsch. 2006
Former New York Times reporter with type 1 diabetes describes the social, economic, and scientific effects of the disease. Traces…
the history of medical treatment, the limitations of insulin therapy, and stem-cell research. Discusses how the medical and insurance establishments can impede the search for a cure. 2006.Best of choice menus: diabetic cooking and meal planning for the visually challenged
Par Marjorie Hollands, Margaret Howard. 2004
A collection of recipes, following the Canadian Diabetes Association guidelines, of easy-to-prepare meals using every day foods in your kitchen.…
Includes nutrition information for each recipe, menu planning for balanced meals, recipes for different meals, and a Special Occasions chapter with a variety of recipes for any social event. 2004.Aids to independence: a guide to products for the disabled and the elderly (Self-counsel series)
Par Irene Crawford. 1985
30 lessons for living: tried and true advice from the wisest Americans (Your coach in a box)
Par Karl A Pillemer. 2011
Pillemer interviewed more than 1,000 Americans over the age of 65 about issues like children, marriage, money, and careers, finding…
time and again their answers pointed to the same set of essential lessons. Here, he delivers the personal stories and challenges overcome that led to their hard-won knowledge and sage advice. 2011.