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A photograph of herself at forty-nine prompted the author to rethink her decades-long habit of dying her hair. Having decided…
to conduct an informal research project while transitioning to her natural hair color, Kreamer examines the way gray hair is viewed in the worlds of dating and work. 2007What are old people for?: how elders will save the world
Par William H. Thomas. 2018
Gerontologist and founder of the Eden Alternative uses biology, mythology, sociology, and philosophy to support his claim that elders are…
crucial to human survival. Criticizes our society's ageism and misconceptions of maturity. Details his ideas about caring for elderly people and includes case studies. 2004The eldercare handbook: difficult choices, compassionate solutions
Par Ann Convery, Stella Henry, Stella Mora Henry. 2006
Long-term care specialist's advice on navigating the emotional and logistical aspects of caring for aging loved ones. Covers recognizing and…
managing dementia, coping with denial and changing family roles, avoiding caregiver burnout, transitioning to an assisted living facility, and handling legal and financial matters such as Medicare and Medicaid. 2006A dignified life: the best friends approach to Alzheimer's care : a guide for family caregivers
Par Virginia Bell, David Troxel. 2002
Specialists describe their philosophy--the "best friends approach"--on living with and providing good care for a family member with Alzheimer's. Includes…
anecdotes that demonstrate the effectiveness of this method. Discusses the nature of the disease, communication techniques, community resources, physician involvement, activities, and psychological issues. 2002The best home businesses for people 50: opportunities for people who believe the best is yet to be!
Par Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards. 2004
Features seventy enterprises that baby boomers can operate out of their homes. Analyzes each activity's suitability for the over-fifty generation…
by assessing its costs, potential earnings, required skills, stress factors, and flexibility. Covers selecting, starting, running, and building a business. 2004Making the right move: housing options for seniors (Eldercare Series)
Par Gillian Eades Telford. 2004
Gerontologist's guide to choosing a nursing home or other care facility, emphasizing the importance of making an informed decision. Real-life…
examples supplement information on U.S. and Canadian health care systems, evaluating assistance levels, finding the right home for you or a loved one, admittance issues, legal matters, and more. 2004Independent living: a viable option for long-term care
Par Andrew I Batavia, Andrew I. Batavia. 2003
Late founder of the Journal of Disability Policy Studies assesses three models of available long-term care: institutional care, home-based support,…
and personal assistance services. Details strategies for implementing the "independent living model" and addresses consumer-related issues such as financing and quality assurance. 2003For better or for worse-- but not for lunch: making marriage work in retirement
Par Sara Yogev. 2002
Psychologist addresses the impact of retirement on feelings toward home, money, friendships, and marriage. Drawing on case studies and research,…
Yogev offers strategies and innovative exercises to assist retirees and their partners adjust to the major transition. 2002You've earned it, don't lose it: mistakes you can't afford to make when you retire
Par Suze Orman. 1999
Using real-life stories to illustrate pitfalls, Orman offers recommendations for protecting retirement income and financial assets. Discusses advantages of trusts…
versus wills, joint tenancy with right of survivorship, estate taxes and probate costs, durable power of attorney, long-term health care insurance, joint and survivor benefits, and minimizing expenses/maximizing income. 1999Aging well: surprising guideposts to a happier life from the landmark Harvard study of adult development
Par George E. Vaillant, George E Vaillant. 2002
Psychiatrist offers anecdotes and tips on changing one's life for the better as one ages. Uses data from a famed…
longitudinal study to summarize the protective factors and personal qualities that enable a person to achieve happiness in later years. 2002Prime time: how baby boomers will revolutionize retirement and transform America
Par Marc Freedman, Alex Harris, Thomas Roma. 1999
Discusses how extending life expectancy has produced an ever-increasing group of older Americans whose experiences and talents are untapped resources…
that could benefit society. Citing examples of people who continued working after their first retirement, the author describes existing and potential programs that can create opportunities for aging citizens. 1999The anti-aging zone
Par Barry Sears. 1999
Describing how to live a longer and more functional life, the author discusses the hormonal group eicosanoids in greater detail…
than he had in The Zone (DB 42493) and his other books. He asserts that through dietary control, hormonal communication can be improved and the aging process reversed. 1999America the wise: the longevity revolution and the true wealth of nations
Par Theodore Roszak. 1998
A historian's optimistic outlook on the social and economic consequences of the aging of the baby-boom generation. Expresses the hope…
that a healthier, wealthier, better educated, and politically influential older population can help build a more humane society. Exhorts seniors to become agents of positive change. 1998Gray dawn: how the coming age wave will transform America--and the world
Par Peter G Peterson, Peter G. Peterson. 1999
Warns of an impending demographic time bomb that threatens the economic and political stability of the developed world in the…
twenty-first century. Argues that the combination of an aging baby boom population, increased longevity, and low fertility rates portends a mounting crisis. Discusses some remedial strategies. 1999Live now, age later: proven ways to slow down the clock
Par Isadore Rosenfeld. 1999
A physician offers advice on how to delay the onset of disability and chronic disease by practicing good health habits…
including proper diet, exercise, stress reduction, vitamins, and medicine. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for common conditions such as cancer, heart attacks, depression, Alzheimer's, impotence, menopause, and loss of vision and hearing. BestsellerAnother country: navigating the emotional terrain of our elders
Par Mary Bray Pipher, Mary Pipher. 1999
A psychologist uses examples from her practice to study aging in American society. Contends that families need to become involved…
in their elders' lives in order to preserve a sense of community. Deplores the segregation of generations. Suggests ways to grow old gracefully and to cope with dying parents. BestsellerOlder and wiser: how to maintain peak mental ability for as long as you live
Par Richard M Restak, Richard Restack. 1997
Neurologist and neuropsychiatrist Restak maintains age does not bring inevitable cognitive decline. He explains how normal age-related brain changes differ…
from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and outlines steps to enhance the mature brain's functionThe Last Doctor: Lessons in Living from the Front Lines of Medical Assistance in Dying
Par Jean Marmoreo, Johanna Schneller. 2022
An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one…
of its first and most thoughtful practitioners.Dr. Jean Marmoreo spent her career keeping people alive. But when the Supreme Court of Canada gave the green light to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in 2016, she became one of a small group of doctors who chose to immediately train themselves in this new field. Over the course of a single year, Marmoreo learns about end-of-life practices in bustling Toronto hospitals, in hospices, and in the facilities of smaller communities. She found that the needed services were often minimal--or non-existent. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable patients, some aged, some suffering from degenerative conditions or with a terminal disease, some surrounded by supportive love, some quite alone, who ask her help to end their suffering with dignity and on their own terms. Dr. Marmoreo also shares her own emotional transformation as she climbs a steep learning curve and learns the intimate truths of the vast range of end-of-life situations. What she experiences with MAiD shakes her to her core, makes her think deeply about pain, loneliness, and joy, and brings her closer to life’s most profound questions. At a time when end-of-life care and its quality are more in the public eye than ever before, The Last Doctor provides an accessibly personal, deeply humane, and authoritative guide through this difficult subject.Love and sex after 60: A Guide for Men and Women in Their Later Years (Reference Collection)
Par Robert N Butler, Robert Neil Butler, Myrna I. Lewis. 1996
With the average life span having increased by more than twenty-five years since the turn of the century and with…
a more positive attitude towards sexuality in older Americans, two gerontologists offer advice for coping with late-life sexuality. Topics include sexual fitness, common emotional problems, dating, and family reactionsAging and old age
Par Richard A Posner, Richard A. Posner. 1995
A law school lecturer offers a scholarly economic analysis of aspects of aging and their legal implications. Posner uses models,…
mathematical equations, and the concept of multiple selves--young and old--to explain his theories. He discusses behavioral changes in residence, driving, crime, suicide, sex, employment, voting, and jury service